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, according to a draft European Commission paper seen by Reuters.

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.

A region once at the forefront of technological innovation now grapples with an innovation gap that could have far-reaching consequences.

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

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,

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

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

US President Donald Trump and the CEOs of OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle announced on Tuesday evening an investment of $100 billion – with plans to reach $500 billion – into the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project.

Plans to build a hyperscale datacentre to host artificial intelligence and cloud workloads on green belt land in Hertfordshire have been waved through by local planning officials.

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