Government initiatives, international collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that shape the development and governance of AI technologies across global markets.
Independent MP Kate Chaney is set to introduce a bill in the Australian parliament to criminalize AI tools designed to create child sexual abuse material, addressing a critical legal gap.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has introduced an AI tool aimed at cutting federal regulations by half, according to The Washington Post. The tool, known as the DOGE AI Deregulation Decision Tool, is designed to analyze and identify unnecessary regulations.
AI startup Anthropic is facing a class action lawsuit that could result in billions of dollars in damages due to the use of pirated books for training its AI models. The lawsuit, certified by a federal judge, involves millions of books and poses a significant financial threat to the company.
China has proposed the creation of a global organization to foster cooperation on artificial intelligence, aiming to position itself as an alternative to the U.S. in AI governance.
Newlab and the NYC Department of Transportation have launched an open call for AI startups to pilot technologies aimed at improving street-level transportation safety and infrastructure in New York City.
VoiceProductions and BELVA are pushing for regulations to protect voice rights, highlighting the unauthorized use of volunteer recordings by AI companies.
President Donald Trump has signed the AI Action Plan, aiming to position the U.S. as a leader in AI development. The plan focuses on accelerating innovation, building infrastructure, and enhancing international AI diplomacy.
Connected Nation has expressed strong support for the U.S. National AI Action Plan, emphasizing the importance of infrastructure and workforce development.
The Trump administration has announced a comprehensive AI Action Plan aimed at reducing regulations and enhancing U.S. global leadership in artificial intelligence.
Algorithmica reported a 35.5% return in its first fiscal year, leveraging machine learning trading technology, as announced in a press release.
McKinsey has instructed its China operations to avoid projects involving generative AI, responding to increased scrutiny from the US government.
OpenAI and the UK government have signed a strategic partnership to enhance AI infrastructure and public services, announced in a press release by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
The AI x Nuclear Energy Executive Summit at Argonne National Laboratory explored how AI can enhance nuclear energy deployment, according to a press release by Business Wire.
Anthropic plans to sign the EU's General-Purpose AI Code of Practice, aligning with its commitment to transparency and safety in AI development.
The European Commission has released guidelines to help AI models with systemic risks comply with the EU AI Act, which will be enforced from August 2, 2025.
Bloomberg Government has launched Federal Funding Flow, an AI-powered tool designed to streamline the federal budget and spending process, announced in a press release.
Malaysia now requires trade permits for high-performance AI chips from the US, as part of efforts to address US tariffs and regulatory gaps.
The European Union will continue with its AI legislation timeline, dismissing calls from tech giants like Alphabet and Meta for delays, reports Reuters.
Xockets, Inc. has filed lawsuits against Amazon and Amazon Web Services for alleged patent infringement of its Data Processing Unit technologies. The lawsuits seek damages and injunctions to halt Amazon's use of these technologies.
The Dutch government has committed €70 million for an AI plant in Groningen, aiming to establish a European research hub for AI technologies.
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