Opportunities and risks of Europe’s AI ambitions
The European Union wants to use AI to boost economic growth and catch up with the United States and China. However, Europe faces major challenges. Its dependence on foreign technology providers remains high, and investment is lacking.
Germany, Italy and Belgium propose an emergency brake
In a letter to European Council President António Costa, the leaders of Germany, Italy and Belgium argue that cutting red tape is essential to strengthening Europe’s economic competitiveness.
Gemini Enterprise editions for Legal and Finance
Google Cloud has introduced two industry-specific versions of its Gemini Enterprise AI for the legal and financial sectors. Currently available in preview, the offerings are designed to meet the high demands of these industries for confidentiality, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
Germany tightens regulation of AI search engines
Germany’s media regulator has decided that AI-powered search services such as Google AI Overviews and Perplexity will in the future be subject to media law. The decision is considered a landmark step in the regulation of artificial intelligence.
Apple sues OpenAI
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI company of stealing trade secrets to advance planned hardware projects. Apple claims that former employees shared confidential information about products and technologies after joining OpenAI.
AI rules struggle to keep up
Europe’s leading bankers and financial regulators are warning that AI is developing faster than existing regulations can keep up with. At the ECB’s annual forum, Christine Lagarde, amongst others, emphasised the need for more flexible regulation.
AI search faces growing legal pressure
A landmark German legal opinion could fundamentally reshape AI-powered search. It suggests that search engine providers such as Google may be held liable for false statements produced through AI Overviews.
EU simplifies strictest AI law
The EU has revised and simplified its comprehensive AI regulation, known as the AI Act. The goal is to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and make it easier for companies to comply with the rules, while maintaining the law’s risk-based approach.
Court questions AI-powered facial recognition
A German district court has rejected an arrest warrant that was based largely on a match generated by an AI-powered facial recognition system. According to the judges, algorithmic results alone are not sufficient grounds for detention.
EU temporarily simplifies AI rules
EU member states and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed to simplify AI rules under the “Digital Omnibus” package. Some key obligations will be postponed to reduce legal uncertainty and avoid double regulation.