Bundestag to introduce its own AI Chatbot
The German Bundestag is planning to introduce its own AI chatbot to provide MPs and staff with a secure alternative to external AI services. The initiative comes in response to the growing use of unregulated tools, often referred to as shadow AI.
Sanders and Casar call for Superintelligence Ban
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Casar have introduced a bill that would ban the development of artificial superintelligence in the US. It would also pause the development of advanced AI until a new federal Department of AI is established.
AI slowdown raises difficult questions
Calls to slow down AI development are growing louder. Executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, and other experts are warning about potential threats to humanity. However, defining what such a slowdown should actually look like remains difficult.
Obama urges Dems to develop AI strategy
Former President Barack Obama urged his party to take the rapid development of AI more seriously. He warned that the technology is at a turning point and could fundamentally transform politics, the economy, and society.
Building trust through responsible AI
AI is opening up new opportunities across many industries, but it also brings risks related to bias, data privacy, security, human rights and environmental impact. Salesforce, along with UL Solutions and DNV, is taking different approaches to address these challenges.
UAE Sets Limits for AI
The United Arab Emirates is developing frameworks to determine which government tasks can be handled by autonomous AI and which should remain under human control.
AI backlash is a crisis of trust
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, rejects the claim that his warnings about the risks of AI are fueling public resistance to the technology. In his view, the real issue is a broader crisis of trust.
Shadow AI requires smarter governance
The use of AI in the workplace is growing rapidly. At the same time, employees are increasingly turning to unauthorized tools, creating what is known as “shadow AI.” This increases the risk for companies of data leaks, errors, and regulatory violations.
Opportunities for Europe’s tech giants in AI
Europe’s established technology companies are emerging as unexpected winners of the AI boom. This challenges the assumption that start-ups developing AI models would capture most of the value.
Experts to combat AI deepfakes and cyber threats
The European Union is tightening its control over AI and is setting up a new team to monitor AI companies worldwide. The focus is on risks such as deepfakes, sexual content, cyber-attacks and malicious manipulation.