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EU Delays AI Act Rollout Amid Industry Concerns
Facing industry lobbying and concerns about insufficient technical standards, the European Union is considering delaying key parts of its 2024 Artificial Intelligence Act, potentially granting companies a one-year reprieve from high-risk AI regulations.
EU Delays AI Act Rollout Amid Industry Concerns
Facing industry lobbying and concerns about insufficient technical standards, the European Union is considering delaying key parts of its 2024 Artificial Intelligence Act, potentially granting companies a one-year reprieve from high-risk AI regulations.
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32% Bias Score
U.S. Patent Fee Overhaul Sparks Silicon Valley Backlash
The U.S. Commerce Department proposed a value-based annual patent fee (1-5% of assessed value), potentially costing major tech firms tens to hundreds of millions annually and creating new challenges for startups, unlike the current flat-fee model.
U.S. Patent Fee Overhaul Sparks Silicon Valley Backlash
The U.S. Commerce Department proposed a value-based annual patent fee (1-5% of assessed value), potentially costing major tech firms tens to hundreds of millions annually and creating new challenges for startups, unlike the current flat-fee model.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Unveils Deregulatory AI Plan, Prioritizing Development Over Safety Concerns
President Trump announced a new AI plan prioritizing rapid development over regulation, aiming for a single federal standard and potentially cutting federal funding for states with burdensome regulations; this contrasts with the Biden administration's focus on mitigating AI risks and bias.
Trump Unveils Deregulatory AI Plan, Prioritizing Development Over Safety Concerns
President Trump announced a new AI plan prioritizing rapid development over regulation, aiming for a single federal standard and potentially cutting federal funding for states with burdensome regulations; this contrasts with the Biden administration's focus on mitigating AI risks and bias.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Aims to Regain Tech Leadership Amidst Anti-Science Trends
German Research Minister Dorothee Bär advocates for stronger collaboration between scientists and policymakers to revitalize Germany's technological leadership and combat anti-science movements, as evidenced by her participation in the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.
Germany Aims to Regain Tech Leadership Amidst Anti-Science Trends
German Research Minister Dorothee Bär advocates for stronger collaboration between scientists and policymakers to revitalize Germany's technological leadership and combat anti-science movements, as evidenced by her participation in the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Considers Stricter Online Safety Measures for Children
The UK government is considering stricter online safety measures for children, including a potential two-hour daily limit per social media app and a 10 PM curfew, to address concerns about harmful content and addiction, although critics argue that stronger and more effective legislation is needed to...
UK Government Considers Stricter Online Safety Measures for Children
The UK government is considering stricter online safety measures for children, including a potential two-hour daily limit per social media app and a 10 PM curfew, to address concerns about harmful content and addiction, although critics argue that stronger and more effective legislation is needed to...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Administration Reorganizes AI Safety Institute, Shifting Focus to Innovation
The Trump administration replaced the U.S. AI Safety Institute with the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, shifting its focus from risk assessment to promoting innovation while claiming to maintain national security standards, despite lacking specifics on how the change will impact AI safety.
Trump Administration Reorganizes AI Safety Institute, Shifting Focus to Innovation
The Trump administration replaced the U.S. AI Safety Institute with the Center for AI Standards and Innovation, shifting its focus from risk assessment to promoting innovation while claiming to maintain national security standards, despite lacking specifics on how the change will impact AI safety.
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48% Bias Score
Japanese Town Proposes Two-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit
The town of Toyoake in Japan is proposing a voluntary two-hour daily smartphone limit for its 69,000 residents to encourage better screen time management, sparking a debate about device addiction and individual freedoms.
Japanese Town Proposes Two-Hour Daily Smartphone Limit
The town of Toyoake in Japan is proposing a voluntary two-hour daily smartphone limit for its 69,000 residents to encourage better screen time management, sparking a debate about device addiction and individual freedoms.
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44% Bias Score
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia will ban social media use for children under 16 from December 10th, including YouTube, with platforms facing fines up to \$49.5 million for non-compliance, prompting international discussion at the UN General Assembly in September.
Australia to Ban Under-16s from Social Media
Australia will ban social media use for children under 16 from December 10th, including YouTube, with platforms facing fines up to \$49.5 million for non-compliance, prompting international discussion at the UN General Assembly in September.
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44% Bias Score
OpenAI Embraces, Meta Rejects EU's Voluntary AI Code
OpenAI and Meta adopted opposing stances towards the EU's voluntary AI code of practice: OpenAI joined, emphasizing responsible AI development and market expansion, while Meta refused, criticizing it as overly restrictive and potentially stifling innovation.
OpenAI Embraces, Meta Rejects EU's Voluntary AI Code
OpenAI and Meta adopted opposing stances towards the EU's voluntary AI code of practice: OpenAI joined, emphasizing responsible AI development and market expansion, while Meta refused, criticizing it as overly restrictive and potentially stifling innovation.
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48% Bias Score
EU Issues Voluntary Guidelines for General-Purpose AI Models
The European Commission released voluntary guidelines on July 10th for general-purpose AI models, focusing on transparency, copyright, and safety to ensure compliance with the upcoming AI Act.
EU Issues Voluntary Guidelines for General-Purpose AI Models
The European Commission released voluntary guidelines on July 10th for general-purpose AI models, focusing on transparency, copyright, and safety to ensure compliance with the upcoming AI Act.
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32% Bias Score
Senate Tax Bill Conditions Broadband Funding on State AI Regulation
Senate Republicans altered their tax bill to prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade by linking federal broadband funding to the absence of state AI regulations; this approach, unlike the House bill's outright ban, seeks to comply with Senate rules for majority-vote passa...
Senate Tax Bill Conditions Broadband Funding on State AI Regulation
Senate Republicans altered their tax bill to prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade by linking federal broadband funding to the absence of state AI regulations; this approach, unlike the House bill's outright ban, seeks to comply with Senate rules for majority-vote passa...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Minister to Ease Regulations for AI in Agriculture
Dutch Agriculture Minister Wiersma plans to revise regulations to allow farmers easier use of AI-driven precision agriculture techniques like drone spraying and targeted fertilization, addressing current legal restrictions that hinder innovation and sustainability.
Dutch Minister to Ease Regulations for AI in Agriculture
Dutch Agriculture Minister Wiersma plans to revise regulations to allow farmers easier use of AI-driven precision agriculture techniques like drone spraying and targeted fertilization, addressing current legal restrictions that hinder innovation and sustainability.
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40% Bias Score
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