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EU opens antitrust probe into Meta’s WhatsApp AI rollout
Regulators say WhatsApp’s AI rollout raises competition issues across the sector.
Uzbekistan sets principles for responsible AI
New national standards for AI development and deployment have been implemented by Uzbekistan, focusing on privacy, human rights, risk assessment, and responsible use across society.
UNESCO launches AI guidelines for courts and tribunals
AI misuse in the UK High Court highlights the need for standards; UNESCO’s new principles emphasise human oversight, ethics, and auditability.
FCA launches AI Live Testing for UK financial firms
The initiative complements the FCA’s Supercharged Sandbox, guiding firms through responsible deployment and informing the regulator’s future approach to AI in finance.
Texas makes historic investment with $5 million Bitcoin purchase
The state’s crypto investment acts as a placeholder while a permanent custodian is finalised, signalling Texas’ ambitions to lead in digital assets.
Serbia sees wider coverage as Yettel activates 5G
5G deployment marks next step for Yettel in Serbia.
AI model boosts accuracy in ranking harmful genetic variants
The model identified novel disease genes, offering clinicians clearer guidance in complex unsolved cases.
Meta expands global push against online scam networks
A broader security strategy of Meta demonstrates where ministers increasingly focus their attention as online fraud evolves, with coordinated disruption viewed as essential for public protection.
New findings reveal untrained AI can mirror human brain responses
Johns Hopkins says brain-inspired AI can mimic neural activity before training.
YouTube criticises Australia’s new youth social-media restrictions
YouTube has criticised Australia’s imminent under-16 social-media ban, arguing the restrictions will remove parental controls and could leave children less safe online.
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