British creative organizations have united against a government proposal that would allow AI companies to use copyrighted works without explicit permission. According to Robert Booth’s report in The Guardian, the Creative Rights in AI Coalition, representing thousands of artists, writers, and media companies, rejected the plan announced by technology minister Chris Bryant. The proposal would … Read more
The outgoing US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has warned against Europe’s strict approach to AI regulation. In an interview with the Financial Times, reported by Cristina Criddle and Tabby Kinder, Mayorkas expressed concern about the growing tensions between the US and Europe over AI oversight. He emphasized that Europe’s “adversarial” relationship with … Read more
Chinese AI professionals are increasingly reconsidering career opportunities in the US due to heightened security measures and visa restrictions. According to reporting by Yvonne Lau for Rest of World, US-China tech competition and espionage concerns have led to stricter immigration screenings for Chinese tech workers. China produces nearly half of the world’s AI talent, compared … Read more
The UK government is launching a consultation on new regulations that would require AI companies to be more transparent about the data they use to train their models. According to a report by Daniel Thomas and Anna Gross in the Financial Times, the proposal includes an exemption to copyright laws for AI training purposes, unless … Read more
OpenAI’s Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar suggests Donald Trump could become the “president of the AI generation” as he takes office during a crucial period of artificial general intelligence development. According to Reuters reporter Krystal Hu, Friar made these remarks during the Reuters NEXT conference in New York. The CFO expressed confidence in Elon Musk … Read more
A U.S. congressional commission has recommended launching a Manhattan Project-style initiative to develop advanced artificial intelligence systems, specifically targeting artificial general intelligence (AGI) capabilities. Reuters reporter Anna Tong reports that the bipartisan U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in this effort, citing competition with China as a key motivator. … Read more
The European Union has published its first draft Code of Practice detailing how providers of general-purpose AI models must comply with the EU AI Act. According to tech reporter Natasha Lomas at TechCrunch, the 36-page document outlines transparency requirements starting August 2025 and risk assessment measures for powerful AI systems beginning August 2027. The code … Read more
According to a comprehensive analysis by Washington Post reporters Pranshu Verma, Will Oremus, and Cat Zakrzewski, artificial intelligence played a less direct role in influencing the 2024 US presidential election than experts initially feared. Instead of changing voter decisions, AI technology primarily contributed to deepening partisan divides and undermining public trust in authentic information. Research … Read more
During the 2024 US election, OpenAI’s ChatGPT directed around 2 million users to trusted news sources like Reuters and the Associated Press for election information, according to a blog post by the company. As reported by Devin Coldewey for TechCrunch, the AI chatbot also sent about 1 million people to CanIVote.org for voting-related questions and … Read more
Workers at AI companies are asking Congress for whistleblower protections, arguing that rapid advancements in AI technology pose threats they can’t legally expose under current laws, according to an article by Bloomberg Law. Experts like Harvard law professor Lawrence Lessig say regulation is needed because AI companies won’t adequately address the risks themselves. Congress may … Read more