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Australia proposes stringent online safety reforms amid legal battle with social media giant
Amid a legal dispute with social media platform X for not removing a violent video, the Australian government is fast-tracking a review of the Online Safety Act to potentially broaden regulatory powers and increase penalties for non-compliance.
Meta platforms face a probe by EU for disinformation handling
As countries gear up for crucial elections in 2024, concerns over disinformation loom, prompting the EU regulators to scrutinise Meta Platforms’ response to the issue.
Space industry to leverage AI in orbit to enhance satellite autonomy and safety
Several startups, companies, and governments are trying to build the next AI chips to unleash the potential of the technology in space.
Telegram blocks, then restores Ukraine’s official bots
Many major media outlets, government entities, and public figures in both Russia and Ukraine utilise Telegram to operate content channels.
Financial Times partners with OpenAI to license content and develop AI tools
The newspaper signs a deal with OpenAI, marking a significant step towards innovation in AI technology within the news industry.
AI ‘girlfriend’ ads raise concerns on Meta platforms
Meta faces criticism as Wired uncovers the widespread presence of explicit AI ‘girlfriend’ ads on its platforms, sparking concerns over content moderation policies.
NOYB files a privacy complaint against OpenAI’s ChatGPT
OpenAI has acknowledged the challenge of fixing ChatGPT’s tendency to provide incorrect responses.
AI governance in Italy: National strategy and law on the horizon
Italy plans to establish a national AI strategy and an AI law ensuring the instrument is ethically integrated to the Italian economy and services, respecting the OECD AI principles.
WhatsApp threatens shutdown over encryption demands in India
The government counters that these platforms, which monetize user data, have no legal basis to claim privacy protection, with the MeitY arguing that the IT Rules are crucial for tracing misinformation and maintaining social order.
OpenAI’s push to establish AI as critical infrastructure
OpenAI’s cautious choice of the term ‘critical infrastructure’ over ‘public infrastructure’ reflects an awareness of the potential implications. This framing may intensify calls for increased regulation or government oversight of AI products.
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