Microsoft: AI not “existential threat” but needs oversight
Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President at Microsoft said in a recent interview in Brussels that AI doesn’t pose an existential threat to humanity. He did…
By Eugene van der Watt · 2 min read
Regulation
US ramps up regulatory discussions on AI – a timeline
In an announcement this Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer presented his highly anticipated legislative proposal for managing AI. He cautioned that “Congress must join the…
By Sam Jeans · 6 min read
EU AI Act passes crucial vote and enters final stages of negotiations
On Wednesday, the European Union made significant progress toward implementing the AI Act, the world’s first piece of comprehensive legislation for AI. The European Parliament approved…
By Sam Jeans · 3 min read
AI companies want regulation, but is it for the right reasons?
AI companies are pushing for regulation. Is their motivation paranoia or altruism? Or does regulation secure competitive goals? In early May, Luke Sernau, a senior software…
By Sam Jeans · 9 min read
Navigating the labyrinth of AI risks: an analysis
The narrative surrounding the risks of AI has become increasingly unipolar, with tech leaders and experts from all corners pushing for regulation. How credible is the…
By Sam Jeans · 8 min read
Global summit on AI safety to be held in the UK
The UK intends to host the world’s first major global summit on AI safety this fall. A press release published on 7th June 2023 by UK…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read
The AI industry should learn from nuclear safety, argue experts
AI development has been swift, meaning regulation needs to catch up, and governance is somewhat of an afterthought. There are few formal processes for ensuring AI…
By Sam Jeans · 3 min read
EU ramps up the pressure on big tech to self-regulate AI now
The EU is encouraging big tech firms that incorporate generative AI into their products, such as TikTok, Meta, Google, and Microsoft, to label services that could…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read
FTC Chair Lina Khan urges vigilance on AI to prevent abuse
Despite a lack of AI-specific legislation, Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), argues that enforcement agencies should use existing laws to clamp down…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read
US-EU discussions push for temporary AI ‘stop gap’ before regulations become binding
The exponential growth of AI systems is outpacing research and regulation, leaving governments in an awkward position to balance advantages with risks. Laws take years to…
By Sam Jeans · 2 min read