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EU confirms AI Act rollout and releases GPAI Code of Practice
EU confirms AI Act rollout and releases GPAI Code of Practice
Europe advances with its AI regulation timetable, releasing the final GPAI Code of Practice while dismissing requests from businesses for delays.
July 17, 2025
South Korea's new Science Minister pledges AI-led national transformation
South Korea's new Science Minister pledges AI-led national transformation
Bae Kyung-hoon outlines four key AI policies for South Korea: ecosystem building, research innovation, nurturing global talent and tackling real-life challenges through AI-driven transformation.
July 17, 2025
Report shows China outpacing the US and EU in AI research
Report shows China outpacing the US and EU in AI research
Governments now face the reality that falling behind in AI capability could have serious geopolitical consequences, warns a new research report.
July 11, 2025
Pakistan launches AI customs system to tackle tax evasion
Pakistan launches AI customs system to tackle tax evasion
The new AI-powered customs system in Pakistan promises faster trade, reduced corruption, and improved tax collection through automated risk profiling and goods assessment.
July 8, 2025
Africa risks being left behind in global AI development
Africa risks being left behind in global AI development
Oxford researchers reveal only 32 countries have the infrastructure to build advanced AI, leaving most of Africa sidelined in the race.
July 1, 2025
New NHS plan adds AI to protect patient safety
New NHS plan adds AI to protect patient safety
The new AI tool will analyse NHS data in real time to catch safety issues and trigger faster inspections by the CQC.
June 30, 2025
Dutch government to build AI plant with €70 million pledge
Dutch government to build AI plant with €70 million pledge
The Groningen-based AI plant will be operational by 2027 if funding and construction proceed as planned.
June 28, 2025
EU AI Act challenges 68% of European businesses, AWS report finds
EU AI Act challenges 68% of European businesses, AWS report finds
AWS is helping customers comply with the EU AI Act through certified tools, responsible AI frameworks, and guidance on prohibited practices.
June 20, 2025
Trust in digital identity is under attack — here's how to protect it
Trust in digital identity is under attack — here's how to protect it
Without strong cyber resilience, digital identity systems risk collapsing under increasing threats, making trust harder to build and even harder to regain.
June 18, 2025
Workplace deepfake abuse: What employers must know
Workplace deepfake abuse: What employers must know
From fake explicit videos to impersonated voice messages, deepfakes are a growing HR crisis in the workplace that outdated policies can’t handle.
June 17, 2025
UK health sector adopts AI while legacy tech lags
UK health sector adopts AI while legacy tech lags
AI adoption in UK healthcare has nearly doubled, but legacy systems continue to undermine performance, interoperability and security.
June 15, 2025
Meta sues AI firm over fake nude images created without consent
Meta sues AI firm over fake nude images created without consent
CrushAI allegedly ran thousands of deceptive ads on Meta's Facebook and Instagram to promote its virtual undressing tool.
June 13, 2025