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The Alan Turing Institute stresses AI’s vital role in UK national security
The Turing’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) emphasizes AI’s pivotal role in national security. It highlights the technology’s rapid data processing and threat detection capabilities, underscoring its potential to reshape security strategies.
Google to cease political ads in Brazil ahead of 2024 electoral resolutions
This decision aligns with the implementation of electoral resolutions for the 2024 elections, which, among other measures, prohibit companies from offering content promotion services for ads that are notably false or severely misleading.
Executives of the cryptocurrency wallet Samourai indicted for money laundering
The CEO and CTO of cryptocurrency company Samourai Wallet, have been charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. They are accused of facilitating over $2 billion in unlawful transactions and over $100 million in money laundering from illegal dark web markets.
Kenya government advises against TikTok ban, proposes oversight
Amid concerns over TikTok’s content, Kenya’s government recommends stricter oversight instead of a ban, proposing a co-regulation model for the platform.
Google’s Bellwether collaborates with US military on disaster response AI
Google’s Bellwether collaborates with the National Guard and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to streamline disaster response processes, utilising AI and machine learning to analyse aerial imagery and identify critical infrastructure damage.
US FCC grapples with 5G’s role in net neutrality regulation
As the FCC prepares to vote on net neutrality, debates over the inclusion of emerging 5G technology and the influence of Big Tech giants add layers of complexity to the regulatory landscape.
TikTok responds to EU concerns, suspends rewards in Lite app
The TikTok Lite, designed for slow internet regions, launched last month in Spain and France, has ‘voluntarily’ suspended the Lite app.
Microsoft and Amazon under UK spotlight for AI investments
The companies have expressed confidence in their practices and will cooperate with the CMA’s investigation.
US is assessing national security threats from China’s adoption of RISC-V chip technology
According to a letter shared with US lawmakers, the Department of Commerce is assessing the national security implications of China’s efforts in open-source RISC-V chip technology.
Biden signs and enacts law mandating TikTok sale or ban in US
The bill has now become law, giving ByteDance nine months to sell the app, with a possible three-month extension.
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