California pushes AI regulation forward
California is tightening its rules on artificial intelligence through a new order by Governor Gavin Newsom. Authorities are now required to develop clear guidelines within a few months, focusing on public safety, data privacy, and preventing misuse.
Debate over “Buy European” strategy
At an informal EU summit in Belgium, heads of state and government discussed a new “Buy European” strategy. The aim is to boost Europe’s competitiveness against China and the United States by giving preference to European-made products in key sectors.
Albania appoints Diella as first AI minister
In a first for national governance, Albania has appointed Diella—an AI-generated persona—as its virtual minister for public procurement. Announced by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Diella (the name means “sun” in Albanian) is tasked with supervising tenders to make procurement fully transparent and resistant to corruption.