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The EU invests €700 million in the largest Chips Act pilot line, NanoIC
The initiative is a key component of the broader ‘Chips for Europe’ project, which aims to boost Europe’s semiconductor competitiveness and sovereignty.
US lawsuits target social media platforms for deliberate child engagement designs
Plaintiffs claim social media platforms employed techniques like slot machines and Big Tobacco to maximise engagement in children, prompting lawsuits across multiple states against Meta, YouTube and TikTok.
AI governance takes focus at UN security dialogue
A new UN practice guide unveiled at the dialogue aims to ensure AI tools counter violent extremism while safeguarding human rights and ethical governance.
EU challenges Meta over WhatsApp AI restrictions
Regulators are challenging Meta’s move to block rival AI assistants from WhatsApp, citing risks to fair competition in the rapidly expanding AI market.
EU telecom simplification at risk as Digital Networks Act adds extra admin
Fresh analysis indicates the Digital Networks Act could create heavier workloads for telecom watchdogs, challenging EU promises of a more efficient regulatory model.
Coal reserves could help Nigeria enter $650 billion AI economy
Artificial intelligence growth is increasing global energy needs, creating new opportunities for Nigeria’s coal sector to support future technology infrastructure.
EU faces pressure to boost action on health disinformation
Concerns over declining vaccine trust have prompted calls for tougher EU action, with experts warning that deepfakes could intensify the spread of misleading health claims online.
AI redefines criminal justice decision making
AI is proposed as a way to assist judges, police, and justice officials with risk assessments, sentencing support, and early release decisions.
Writing as thinking in the age of AI
An opinion piece argues that outsourcing writing to AI risks eroding human thought, creativity and ethical responsibility, turning writing from a cognitive process into a mechanical output.
Learnovate launches community of practice on AI for learning
A Trinity College Dublin-based research centre is leading a new community practice to help educators and AI practitioners share knowledge, interpret guidelines and support responsible AI adoption in teaching and learning.
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