By Philip Blenkinsop, Kate Abnett and Michel Rose BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) -AI, biotech and affordable clean energy will be the focus of an EU drive to make the bloc globally competitive and ensure it keeps pace with rivals the United States and China,

One of the main problems of the EU AI Act is its risk-based approach to AI regulation. Under the Act, AI systems are classified by their risk level, and high-risk systems will be subject to the most strict requirements. This classification system is problematic for several reasons:

The European Union will propose establishing an advanced research project agency modeled on US government entities to invest in strategic technologies as part of a broader drive to boost the bloc’s competitiveness.

The UK government recently published its plan for using AI to boost growth and deliver services more efficiently. It also suggests a fundamental shift in how the UK aims to position itself as a global leader in AI innovation.

The order has ignited debate over the balance between fostering innovation and addressing critical issues such as privacy, security, and ethical standards.

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order revoking 78 executive orders issued by the Biden administration. Among these

The first phase of the act becomes law next month. This is Article 5, covering prohibited AI practices and unacceptable uses of AI. The text for Article 5 was finalised on 12 July 2024 and is taking effect six months later,

The White House's new restrictions on global AI chip sales would make it harder for the EU to acquire and use them.

The UK has a growth problem. Can it harness artificial intelligence to help solve it, without sacrificing its climate ambition? That’s the challenge posed by a plan to make the UK an AI superpower.

Explore the key challenges of AI ethics in 2025, including accountability, transparency, and regulations in the EU, US, Canada, and the UK.

Despite being celebrated as the world’s first comprehensive AI legislation in the world, the European Union’s AI Act has left some questions open.

The European Union will raise concerns with the US over a decision to restrict the export of artificial intelligence chips from the likes of Nvidia Corp. to some of its member states, according to people familiar with the matter.