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The European Union is set to implement new regulations restricting access to social media platforms and artificial intelligence-powered chatbots for individuals under the age of 15. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced these measures, framing artificial intelligence…

Europe is currently deliberating new guidelines for the cultivation of gene-edited plants, a move that could significantly impact agricultural practices and food production across the continent. The discussion centers on how to regulate crops developed using techniques like CRISPR-Cas9…

OpenAI's ChatGPT, the social media forum Reddit, and the gaming platform Roblox have been officially designated as "very large online platforms" (VLOPs) by the European Commission. This classification, announced on Monday, subjects these services to the European Union's stringent Digital…

OpenAI's ChatGPT has been designated as a very large online platform (VLOP) under the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA), subjecting it to stricter content moderation and safety regulations. This designation, announced on April 24, 2024, by the European Commission…

The European Union's ambitious satellite internet project, intended to serve as a sovereign alternative to Elon Musk's Starlink, has received its final approval. This significant development paves the way for the project's deployment, which is slated to commence in 2029.

The European Union's landmark Artificial Intelligence Act, considered the world's first comprehensive legal framework for artificial intelligence, has entered into force this week. This legislation aims to establish clear rules and regulations for the development, deployment, and use of AI…

The European Commission has initiated the practical implementation of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to ensure transparency and manage the risks associated with AI systems.

The European Commission's new Artificial Intelligence (AI) transparency law, which has recently taken effect, includes four distinct exemptions from its mandated AI labeling requirements. This legislation aims to foster greater transparency in the development and deployment of AI systems…

The European Union has implemented new regulations mandating the clear labeling of artificial intelligence-generated content, a move likened to the ubiquitous cookie banners that inform users about website data collection.

The European Union launched a new AI Office on Friday, based in Brussels, to regulate artificial intelligence companies globally and address growing concerns over the technology's potential risks. This initiative represents one of the most significant regulatory actions taken…

The debate surrounding artificial intelligence safety and regulation has intensified following recent actions by the U.S. government and the release of advanced AI models by foreign companies. In June, the U.S. government mandated that Anthropic restrict access to its two…

The European Commission issued a directive on Thursday, compelling Google to grant rival artificial intelligence assistants the same level of access to the Android operating system that its own Gemini assistant currently possesses.

The European Commission has officially mandated new measures under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will compel Google to enhance interoperability and competition within the European Union. These legally binding decisions, announced this week, target two key areas of Google's…

The European Commission has mandated that Google must open its Android operating system to third-party artificial intelligence assistants, thereby fostering greater competition within the mobile ecosystem. This decision, announced this week, aims to prevent Google from unfairly favoring its own…

OpenAI's ChatGPT has been reinstated within WhatsApp for users in Europe this week, following an agreement with the European Commission. This marks a significant development after the AI chatbot was temporarily removed from the messaging platform in the region.

The European Commission ordered Meta on Tuesday to reinstate free access to WhatsApp for chatbots developed by competing AI companies. This interim measure, announced as part of an ongoing antitrust investigation, aims to prevent significant and irreversible harm to competition…

The European Commission has ordered Meta to reinstate third-party AI access to the WhatsApp Business API within five days, citing concerns that Meta's restrictions could harm competition and innovation. This interim measure, issued on June 20, 2024, aims to prevent…

The European Commission ordered Meta Platforms on July 24, 2024, to open its WhatsApp messaging service to rival artificial intelligence (AI) agents. This decision marks an early intervention by the European Union (EU) into the burgeoning market for autonomous AI…