Artificial Intelligence Act

H2O.ai Inaugurates GenAI World for Public Sector to Spur Growth and Innovation of Generative AI for Government Departments and Agencies

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

H2O.ai, the open source leader in Generative AI and machine learning, continues its world tour of bringing GenAI World conferences to new sectors to further democratize AI.

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  • H2O.ai, the open source leader in Generative AI and machine learning, continues its world tour of bringing GenAI World conferences to new sectors to further democratize AI.
  • An Overview of the NIST AI Risk Management Framework by Patrick Hall, Professor for AI Risk, The George Washington University.
  • These training sessions will cover GenAI use cases using public sector data, LLM benchmarking and evaluation best practices, GenAI interpretability, governance frameworks and model validation.
  • Founded in 2012, H2O.ai is at the forefront of the AI movement to democratize Generative AI.

MIT Technology Review's signature AI event, now in London

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review, one of the most respected science and technology news outlets in the world, backed by the technology expertise of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will host its celebrated AI event, EmTech Digital, in two locations in 2024: April 16-17 in London and May 22-23 on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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  • The inaugural edition of EmTech Digital in London convenes academics, policymakers, and business and technology leaders April 16-17
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review , one of the most respected science and technology news outlets in the world, backed by the technology expertise of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will host its celebrated AI event, EmTech Digital, in two locations in 2024: April 16-17 in London and May 22-23 on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The event in London is another milestone for MIT Technology Review as it expands its AI coverage and global conference presence.
  • The launch of the conference in London will allow MIT Technology Review to curate the discussions for EMEA audiences, including generative AI's power and potential, AI implementation strategies, and how new regulations will impact key markets like the US, the UK, and Europe.
  • Secure your spot to join MIT Technology Review for the first-ever EmTech Digital in London.

MIT Technology Review's signature AI event, now in London

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review, one of the most respected science and technology news outlets in the world, backed by the technology expertise of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will host its celebrated AI event, EmTech Digital, in two locations in 2024: April 16-17 in London and May 22-23 on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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  • The inaugural edition of EmTech Digital in London convenes academics, policymakers, and business and technology leaders April 16-17
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MIT Technology Review , one of the most respected science and technology news outlets in the world, backed by the technology expertise of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, will host its celebrated AI event, EmTech Digital, in two locations in 2024: April 16-17 in London and May 22-23 on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
  • The event in London is another milestone for MIT Technology Review as it expands its AI coverage and global conference presence.
  • The launch of the conference in London will allow MIT Technology Review to curate the discussions for EMEA audiences, including generative AI's power and potential, AI implementation strategies, and how new regulations will impact key markets like the US, the UK, and Europe.
  • Secure your spot to join MIT Technology Review for the first-ever EmTech Digital in London.

Press release - MEPs back stricter rules to ensure children’s toys are safe

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Ban on harmful chemicals

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  • Ban on harmful chemicals
    To improve child health protection, the regulation continues to prohibit carcinogenic and mutagenic substances or substances toxic for reproduction (CRM).
  • The adopted text additionally bans chemicals harmful to the endocrine or the respiratory system, and toxic to specific organs.
  • Strengthening checks
    The draft rules provide for manufacturers to create digital product passports for each toy, which detail how it complies with the relevant rules.
  • Background
    Despite the EU market being among the safest in the world, dangerous toys still find their way into consumers’ hands.

Square Enix-Backed Atlas Secures $4.5M Grant To Power 3D Generative AI Innovation

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a significant stride for 3D generative AI, Vienna-based Atlas, a vanguard in genAI and 3D asset creation, has been awarded a $4.5M grant from The Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). The funding is set to supercharge the company's R&D initiatives, further propelling its mission to revolutionize the creation of virtual worlds and gaming experiences in collaboration with world-class game developers and brands.

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  • "Receiving this grant signifies trust and belief in Atlas's 3D generative AI innovation, not just as a participant in the space, but as the leader," said Ben James, CEO & Founder, Atlas.
  • The competitive grant is given to companies driving high-impact innovations with the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones.
  • By prioritizing ethical AI practices at every turn, Atlas simultaneously ensures partner data integrity while unlocking new efficiencies and expanding the horizons of 3D generative AI.
  • Atlas has also previously received funding from grants dedicated to building AI technology in alignment with the European Union's High-Level Expert Group on Trustworthy AI in 2020.

Leading Digital Lawyer Rafi Azim-Khan Joins Crowell's London and San Francisco Offices

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rafi Azim-Khan has joined Crowell & Moring to lead the firm's Digital Law practice in Europe and advise clients on cybersecurity, data privacy, artificial intelligence, intellectual property, e-commerce and advertising and marketing matters.

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  • He previously led Pillsbury's European Privacy and Marketing Law practices and was co-head of the firm's Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Rafi to the firm" said Philip T. Inglima , chair of Crowell & Moring.
  • "Rafi is a genuine thought leader with rare transatlantic and global experience in areas of increasing, and often critical, importance to our clients.
  • He also is chair of the Ad/Brand Law Group, a leading lawyer group.

eDreams ODIGEO Invited to Enrich Top Decision-makers' Dialogue on Advancing AI at Financial Times Summit

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Recognised as a leading player in Artificial Intelligence, eDreams ODIGEO was invited to contribute insights on understanding opportunities and challenges, ensuring safe and compliant technological advancements, and establishing new standards in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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  • Recognised as a leading player in Artificial Intelligence, eDreams ODIGEO was invited to contribute insights on understanding opportunities and challenges, ensuring safe and compliant technological advancements, and establishing new standards in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
  • While acknowledging the EU's delivery in legislation crafting, Teissonnière highlighted the need for enhanced mechanisms and processes to ensure robust enforcement.
  • eDreams ODIGEO’s decade-long strategic investments in AI have positioned the Company as a leader among AI-led companies globally, not just in the travel industry, but in the broader e-commerce sector.
  • eDreams ODIGEO has integrated an AI-first approach, embedding the technology across the board in the business.

Press release - Belgium Presidency debriefs EP committees on priorities

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Ministers are holding a series of meetings in parliamentary committees to present the priorities of the Belgian Presidency of the Council.Committee on Culture and EducationCommittee on DevelopmentCommittee on Economic and Monetary AffairsCommittee on Employment and Social AffairsCommittee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on Women’s Rights and Gender EqualityCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionCommittee on International TradeCommittee on Industry, Research and EnergyCommittee on Legal AffairsCommittee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home AffairsCommittee on Regional DevelopmentCommittee on Transport and Tourism Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Press release - EP President Metsola at EUCO: We owed the Ukraine deal to the people of Ukraine

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Sunday, February 4, 2024

Support to Ukraine is ultimately also about our own European security, underlined EP President Roberta Metsola at the Special European Council Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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Support to Ukraine is ultimately also about our own European security, underlined EP President Roberta Metsola at the Special European Council Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Will Regulators and AI Lock Horns? Contentworks, an agency specialising in financial services marketing, has rounded up opinions from top regulators.

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already widely utilised by the finance sector and the market size of AI in fintech is projected to grow from $44.08 billion in 2024 to $50.87 billion by 2029. But, and it's a big but, AI has also garnered the attention and scrutiny of regulators. Many are concerned about how the technology will be used within a compliant framework. Here's a deep dive into what regulators have said so far and what we can expect going forward.

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  • Contentworks, an agency specialising in financial services marketing, has rounded up opinions from top regulators.
  • This can result in unpredictable outcomes, many of which could be detrimental to the stability of the financial markets.
  • While establishing standards is the responsibility of regulators, maintaining ethical and clear communications with customers is the duty of financial services providers.
  • 45% of financial services providers across Europe lack an AI ethics framework and 38% have no clear demarcations for accountability.