In the realm of AI, the leaked consolidated text of the EU AI Act has stirred anticipation, with the European Commission set to establish the European AI Office for enforcement. Simultaneously, the US Federal Trade Commission’s inquiry into tech giants’ AI investments reflects growing concerns, while the launch of the National AI Research Resource demonstrates the nation’s commitment to advancing AI.
Cybersecurity concerns escalate with a massive database leak of over 26 billion records, and the UK NCSC warns of AI amplifying cyberattacks, projecting a $12 trillion cost by 2025.
E-waste is addressed through a new EU methodology, and internet access proves pivotal for development in Nigeria and Tanzania. A Spanish court recognised the hidden trauma of content moderators, shedding light on the human toll. Economically, Apple permits downloads outside the EU App Store with new fees, reshaping digital market dynamics.
The European Commission is set to launch the European Artificial Intelligence Office. The AI office will play a key role in developing and regulating AI in the EU. Read more.
The European Commission is set to launch the European Artificial Intelligence Office. The AI office will play a key role in developing and regulating AI in the EU. Read more.
The inquiry aims to understand how these investments may alter the competitive landscape and whether they enable dominant firms to exert undue influence or gain unfair competitive advantage. Read more.
The inquiry aims to understand how these investments may alter the competitive landscape and whether they enable dominant firms to exert undue influence or gain unfair competitive advantage. Read more.
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) has been established as a pilot program in the US with the initiative to democratise AI research and provide public access to resources for aspiring AI scientists and engineers. Read more.
The National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) has been established as a pilot program in the US with the initiative to democratise AI research and provide public access to resources for aspiring AI scientists and engineers. Read more.
The NCSC reveals the current use of AI in malicious activities and projecting a substantial increase in the frequency and impact of cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, in the short term. Read more.
The NCSC reveals the current use of AI in malicious activities and projecting a substantial increase in the frequency and impact of cyberattacks, particularly ransomware, in the short term. Read more.
The CBS method may become the standard and be applied to calculate e-waste quantities for all European countries and potentially in other contexts. Read more.
The CBS method may become the standard and be applied to calculate e-waste quantities for all European countries and potentially in other contexts. Read more.
Meta faces allegations of exposing around 100,000 children to daily online sexual harassment on Facebook and Instagram, with internal documents revealing incidents, employee concerns, and a lawsuit by the New Mexico attorney general accusing the company of enabling child predators on its platforms Read more.
Meta faces allegations of exposing around 100,000 children to daily online sexual harassment on Facebook and Instagram, with internal documents revealing incidents, employee concerns, and a lawsuit by the New Mexico attorney general accusing the company of enabling child predators on its platforms Read more.
The intellectual property saga: navigating the intellectual property dilemma in AI
The second part of our three-part series on AI’s influence on intellectual property delves into the ramifications for trade secrets and trademarks within the legal frameworks of the EU and the USA.
The GIP Digital Watch Observatory provided coverage of the publicly broadcasted World Economic Forum 2024 sessions, focusing on discussions related to AI and digital technologies. We distilled all discussions into a cohesive form, encapsulating the essence through the lens of 7 key questions.
