Urgent Call for Legislative Overhaul Frédéric de Courtois, the head of the insurance lobbying group, has voiced strong concerns about the European Union’s new regulations on artificial intelligence, urging the…
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Australia Enacts Landmark Ban on Social Media for Under-16s
Legislation Passes with Strong Support Australia has taken a groundbreaking step by passing a bill that legally restricts social media access for anyone under the age of 16. This decision,…
EU Commission Proposes New Regulations for AI’s Environmental Impact
New Regulatory Measures on AI The European Commission plans to introduce new rules aimed at regulating the environmental consequences of artificial intelligence systems through secondary legislation tied to the existing…
Meta Proposes EU-Wide Standards for Online Teen Safety
A Call for Unified Age Verification Standards On Tuesday, Meta, the tech giant based in the U.S., presented the European Commission with a proposal aimed at establishing a cohesive age…
Auto Industry’s Shift to Electric Vehicles Continues Amid Political Uncertainty
Ongoing Transition to Electric Vehicles The auto industry remains firmly committed to its transition to electric vehicles (EVs), despite President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to eliminate federal tax credits for EV…
The Rise of Romania’s ‘TikTok Messiah’ Sparks Alarm Across Europe
A Surprising Electoral Victory Călin Georgescu, an unknown extremist candidate in Romania, has captured attention by winning the first round of presidential elections largely through a potent TikTok campaign. His…
Romanian Officials Urge EU Investigation into TikTok’s Election Impact
Investigation Request Leads to EU Scrutiny Romania’s National Audiovisual Council is calling on the European Commission to formally investigate TikTok’s influence in the recent presidential elections. A spokesperson for the…
AI Experts Converge in San Francisco Amid Uncertainty Over Trump Administration
Gathering of AI Safety Experts Artificial intelligence (AI) experts and government officials are convening in San Francisco this week to address crucial safety measures for AI models. However, the backdrop…
Australia Dismisses Elon Musk’s Claims of Internet Control Amid Child Protection Bill
Rejecting Musk’s Concerns Australia’s Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, firmly countered Elon Musk’s allegations that the government aims to control Internet access with its newly proposed legislation. This bill seeks to prohibit…
Niigata’s Innovative Fusion of Rice Plastics and NFTs for a Sustainable Future
Pioneering Sustainable Innovations In the latest episode of Focus, we shine a light on Niigata’s remarkable innovations that merge heritage with modern technology. The region is making waves by transforming…