AI Act Enters Final Phase of Approval in Europe
The European Parliament adopted its position on the AI rulebook with an overwhelming majority on Wednesday (14 June), paving the way for the interinstitutional negotiations set to finalise the world’s first comprehensive law on Artificial Intelligence.
The AI Act is a flagship initiative to regulate this disruptive technology based on its capacity to cause harm. It follows a risk-based approach, banning AI applications that pose an unacceptable risk and imposing a strict regime for high-risk use cases.
“Is this the right time to regulate AI? My answer is resolutely yes. It is the right time because of the profound impact that AI has,” Dragoș Tudorache, one of the European Parliament’s co-rapporteurs on the AI Act, told his peers ahead of the vote.
Utah Passes Law Requiring Parental Approval
As the lack of comprehensive US legislation drags on without leadership, more and more each state is beginning to pass their own laws. The most recent is Utah as Gov. Spencer Cox signed two bills into law on on Friday that seek to limit the harm caused by social media to children and teens by requiring parents and guardians to consent to their children having accounts and by prohibiting social media companies from designing addictive features.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs
The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) is an example of what democracies can do. They are responsible for promoting Taiwan’s overall digital policy innovation and reform. By consolidating the fields of telecommunications, information, cyber security, internet, and communications, MODA plans digital development policies and coordinates infrastructure, environment preparation, and resource management to ensure national cyber security, encourage cross-sectoral digital transformation, and enhance digital resilience for all.
Data Spills in the Age of AI
Legal experts and privacy advocates have long warned of the dangers of the U.S.'s failure to bring privacy law into the 21st century
Australia’s eSafety Commission
Democracies across the globe are implementing cabinet positions and commissions focused on digital technology to protect citizens and promote a healthier experience.
Ready for Brain Data Transparency?
Nita Farahany discusses the use of neurotechnology and brain data collection.