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.
Misrepresentations of California’s AI Bill
California’s proposed AI legislation, SB-1047, has sparked intense debate – partly due to genuine differences over how AI should be regulated, but also because of deliberate misrepresentations. The bill is aimed exclusively at the largest AI developers.
Minister wants AI institute to focus on security
UK Technology Minister Peter Kyle has called for a major reform of the Alan Turing Institute (ATI). He wants the institute to place a stronger emphasis on defence, national security, and control over the UK’s own AI technologies — what he refers to as „sovereign capabilities.“
G7 softens stance on AI safety issues
At their summit in Canada, G7 leaders avoided making clear statements about the safety of artificial intelligence and instead focused on innovation and wider adoption of AI technologies. In a draft statement titled “AI for Prosperity,” they emphasized the responsible and secure use of AI—but without repeating previous warnings about potential risks.