Latest stories

  • ChatGPT Ban in Italy Attracts EU Privacy Regulators From France, Ireland: All Details

    Italy’s move to temporarily ban ChatGPT has inspired other European countries to study if harsher measures are needed to rein in the wildly popular chatbots and whether to coordinate such actions. While European parliamentarians disagree over the content and reach of the EU AI Act, some regulators are finding that existing tools, such as the […] More

  • in

    France to Use AI-Powered Surveillance During 2024 Paris Olympics Despite Warnings From Rights Groups

    France’s National Assembly on Thursday approved the use of artificial intelligence (AI) video surveillance during the 2024 Paris Olympics, overlooking warnings from civil rights groups that the technology posed a threat to civil liberties. The government says algorithmic video surveillance can detect “pre-determined events”, abnormal behaviour and crowd surges, helping ensure the safety of millions […] More