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Nvidia could face charges if the investigation yields sufficient evidence, hinting at the gravity of the situation.
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The innovation addresses Japan's labour shortages and ageing population by supporting businesses in training an increasing number of foreign workers.
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Previous assurances from Google that Workspace data wouldn't be used to train AI or target ads are now under scrutiny, highlighting the need for better user control and consent as AI technology evolves.
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Their AI model, trained on extensive data, can be retrofitted to existing hardware, offering unparalleled capabilities across various tasks.
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The decision represents a significant setback for Tesla's ambitions in the UK, potentially delaying the launch of its 5G vehicles.
![OpenAI’s project Strawberry: Transformative AI sparks ethical debate](https://diplo-media.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/2023/11/OpenAi-and-Microsoft-1024x694.png)
As OpenAI's Strawberry advances the reasoning capabilities of models the company must face off with its employees who consider such models a threat to humanity.
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The US passed the COPIED Act to protect the intellectual property of creatives. Platforms as well as users will be held responsible for infringing the rights contained in the bill.
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Digital Technologies
From internet applications to quantum computing, we focus on advanced and emerging digital technologies which are increasingly reshaping our economies and societies.
Clusters of Policy topics
We unpack digital policy by exploring over 50 topics – from access and sustainable development to network security and the future of work – classified in 7 clusters.
Processes
Follow some of the most important digital policy processes, from the EU's work on the Digital Services Act/Digital Markets Act to the UN Cybercrime Ad Hoc Committee.