March 13, 2024 at 12:51PM The European Union lawmakers approved the Artificial Intelligence Act, shaping the world’s first comprehensive set of AI regulations. The Act employs a risk-based approach, classifying AI applications into low and high-risk categories, with stringent regulations for high-risk uses. It also includes provisions for generative AI models and aims to influence … Read more
February 29, 2024 at 08:05AM Consumer groups in the EU are taking legal action over Meta’s approach to data protection laws, claiming that the company gives users a “fake choice” between paying or consenting to data collection. The complaints focus on Meta’s subscription model and alleged breaches of GDPR principles. Meta disputes the allegations, stating … Read more
February 15, 2024 at 02:31AM The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that requiring weakened encryption and extensive data retention violates the European Convention on Human Rights. The decision may impact European data surveillance legislation, including Chat Control. This ruling has significant implications for privacy and law enforcement practices, potentially affecting similar laws in … Read more