Council of Europe and Microsoft promote responsible AI
The Council of Europe and Microsoft have signed a cooperation agreement to advance responsible AI development while protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
Google challenges EU orders
Google has challenged two European Union orders requiring the company to give AI competitors, including OpenAI, access to certain services and allow rival search engines to use its search data.
Claude now remembers more
Anthropic has expanded Claude’s memory, allowing information generated in chats to be carried over to Cowork and vice versa. This means projects, preferences, and other details can now be used across different applications.
Schools focus on AI Literacy
Schools across the U.S. are increasingly teaching AI literacy rather than simply banning chatbots. Educators want students to understand both the benefits and the limitations of the technology, including hallucinations, bias, privacy risks and fabricated information.
Brave Leo, a privacy-focused AI assistant
Leo is an AI assistant built into the Brave browser that places a strong emphasis on privacy while offering many typical AI features. Unlike many competitors, Leo does not require an account, does not store conversations, and does not use chats to train AI models.
Lumo 2.0 combines privacy and performance
Proton has unveiled Lumo 2.0, a significantly enhanced version of its privacy-focused AI assistant. New features include reasoning modes, image generation and recognition, persistent memory, and customizable assistants.
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.
AI toys raise safety concerns
AI-powered toys are spreading fast, from plush companions to child-friendly robots. But clear rules are still missing, and many products use chatbot models designed for adults.
Dutch GPT-NL enters the real world
GPT-NL, developed in the Netherlands, is now being tested in real-world settings. It is a national AI model designed to offer a European alternative to systems from Silicon Valley.
Cohere bets on sovereign AI
Cohere is taking over German company Aleph Alpha to build a Canadian-German AI company focused on sovereign systems for enterprise use. The transaction is backed by Schwarz Group with €500 million in structured financing.