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UK government earmarks $122 million on AI for healthcare
Dementia care and mental health are first on the list of targets for a new grant program from the British government toward the use of AI in the healthcare sector.
Biden lays down the law on AI
The White House today issued a long-awaited executive order that hammers out clear rules and oversight measures to ensure artificial intelligence is kept in check, while also providing paths for it to grow.
‘Data poisoning’ anti-AI theft tools emerge — but are they ethical?
New tools that can corrupt digitized artwork and other copyrighted materials are emerging to thwart generative AI models that scrape the internet to learn and provide content.
UK's Ofcom sets regulatory timeline in wake of online safety bill receiving royal assent
The UK’s communications regulator has outlined a provisional timeline for organizations that fall under the scope of the newly enacted regulations.
UK gov't outlines AI risks in new report ahead of AI Safety Summit
With its flagship tech event, the AI Safety Summit, due to take place next week, the UK government has released a paper outlining the potential risks and benefits the technology could pose over the next decade.
White House to issue AI rules for federal employees
President Biden is expected to announce new rules requiring government agencies to more fully assess AI tools to ensure they're safe and don't expose sensitive information. The government is also expected to loosen immigration...
Google faces new antitrust probe in Japan
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has become the latest regulatory body to announce it is investigating Google for alleged antitrust violations relating to the company’s search and advertising services.
Q&A: The human-machine relationship requires mutual understanding, respect for AI
Three Gartner Research executives weighed in on the coming wave of generative AI apps and how human interaction with machines will redefine how CIOs, CEOs and everyone else see it. And don't forget to say 'please' and 'thank you.'
US expands chip export curbs to China to throttle AI, supercomputer development
Chinese officials said that the new US chip restrictions contradict fair trade principles, while immediate response from vendors is muted.
UK regulator clears way for Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision
After almost two years and a tumultuous regulatory battle with UK and US regulators, Microsoft will finally be able to proceed with its purchase of the Call of Duty maker.
US gov't analysis says EU AI Act could stifle R&D, competition: Report
An analysis carried out by the US government has reportedly raised issues relating to the upcoming EU AI Act, saying that it could limit investment to only the biggest tech companies.
The antitrust suit against Google isn’t the DOJ-Microsoft fight redux
While Google dominates in internet search, it's not the tech behemoth Microsoft was in the 1990s when it was sued by the Department of Justice.
Will the FTC's Lina Khan succeed in breaking up Amazon?
The US Federal Trade Commission under legal star Lina Khan has charged Amazon with illegally maintaining a monopoly and seeks "structural relief," which could mean breaking off parts of its business.
US FTC hits Amazon with antitrust lawsuit on e-commerce business
In the latest antitrust lawsuit to be leveled against a big tech company, Amazon is facing complaints it engaged in anticompetitive behavior that has negatively impacted buyers and sellers on its e-commerce platform.
Apple’s Eddy Cue testifies in Google’s confusing, secretive antitrust trial
Top Apple executive Eddy Cue testified in the government’s antitrust case against Google, but it’s hard to judge the import of what he said given the shroud of secrecy surrounding the trial.
UK regulator provisionally clears Microsoft's $69B Activision acquisition
Five months after the UK’s Competition and Market’s Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, a newly proposed agreement has addressed the regulator's concerns.
UK's controversial online safety bill set to become law
The Online Safety bill, now passed by Parliament, has stirred criticism regarding provisions that will require tech companies to monitor encrypted messages.
Google launches another appeal against 2017 EU antitrust ruling on shopping service
Despite its lack of success with a 2021 appeal, Google has once again sought to have its $2.6 billion fine overturned by arguing the EU has failed to prove its case.
UK regulator outlines AI foundation model principles, warns of potential harm
In its newly published review into AI foundation models, the UK’s competition regulator warns about the consequences of leaving the sector unregulated and outlines a number of principles for the technology’s development.
