Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI responded to The New York Times’ copyright lawsuit, defending its use of copyrighted material in AI development. The company argued that LLMs cannot be created without using copyrighted materials. OpenAI also intends to shift data of its European customers to Ireland as ‘a GDPR-friendly jurisdiction’.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission ruled against Apple’s and Disney’s attempts to avoid shareholder votes on the companies’ uses of AI, after a labour groups requested reports on such uses. This decision represents a significant step towards increased corporate transparency and responsibility in AI applications.
Africa and AI will be top priorities for Italy’s G7 presidency. This initiative reflects a strategic approach to addressing global challenges, with a focus on the role of AI in international relations and development.
Semiconductors
On 1 January 2024, new restrictions for export of semiconductors manufacturing equipment came into the force in the Netherlands. The Dutch government partially revoked an export license that was allowing ASML, a leading manufacturer of the semiconductor equipment, to ship some of its equipment to China.
Cybersecurity
As the Russian-Ukraine war has escalated since the start of 2024, Russian hackers targeted Ukraine’s largest telecom provider.
AI is now available for judges in England and Wales to aid in crafting legal rulings, with the caveat that its use is restricted to assisting in writing legal opinions…
OpenAI stands by the crucial role of copyrighted material in advancing AI like ChatGPT. Facing legal heat, the company underscores the necessity of this content for modern AI models.
ChatGPT’s owner, OpenAI, has responded to a copyright lawsuit by The New York Times, stating that the case is ‘without merit’ and expressing its hope for a partnership with the…
The AI sector in 2024 is at a crossroads with existing copyright laws, particularly in the US. The legal system’s reaction to these challenges will be critical in striking the…
Governments across the globe continue to use internet censorship to address internet-related challenges.
The projects aim to address extreme heat-related deaths and battery waste management in Tamil Nadu. The Minister will highlight the strong UK-India trade partnership and explore opportunities for collaboration in…
The new directive issued by China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) on 4 January demands the development of preliminary technical standards to guide the integration of new energy vehicles…
The law, effective from January 15, under the Social Media Parental Notification Act, aims to ensure the well-being of youth mental health and provide parents with greater authority over their…
The attack, attributed to the Russian military intelligence cyberwarfare unit Sandworm, disrupted Kyivstar’s services, with over 24.3 million customers losing phone reception.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni outlined Italy’s G7 priorities, emphasising support for African development and addressing AI challenges.
Google has started testing changes to its Chrome browser that disable third-party cookies, initially made available to 1% of global users.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ruled against Apple and Disney’s attempts to exclude shareholder votes on AI proposed by the AFL-CIO labor group. AFL-CIO had requested transparency on…
