The European Commission is set to propose simplifications to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), introduced in 2018, focusing primarily on reducing administrative burdens for small and medium-sized enterprises in the coming weeks. The planned amendments aim to enhance the competitiveness of European businesses while preserving the GDPR’s core
According to a study published by Forethought Research on 26 March 2025, the complete automation of AI research and development could potentially lead to a software-driven intelligence explosion. The researchers examined what happens when AI systems become capable of fully automating their own development processes, creating a feedback loop where
European Union regulators are preparing to impose significant penalties on Elon Musk's social media platform X for violating the Digital Services Act (DSA), which could include a fine exceeding $1 billion and forced product changes. The EU investigation launched in 2023 found that X broke the law by
On 8 April 2025, Chinese DeepSeek AI introduced its novel technology, Self-Principled Critique Tuning (SPCT), marking a significant advancement in the reward mechanisms of large language models. SPCT is designed to enhance AI models’ performance in handling open-ended, complex tasks, particularly in scenarios requiring nuanced interpretation of context and user
On 11 March 2025, the third draft of the EU General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice was published, raising significant concerns among industry stakeholders and legal experts. Designed for providers of GPAI models like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Midjourney, the Code aims to assist businesses in complying with the EU
OpenAI’s GPT-4o image generator went viral almost instantly after thousands of users began creating images in the iconic style of Studio Ghibli, raising serious copyright concerns. The artificial intelligence mimics the Japanese animation studio’s visual world with remarkable accuracy based solely on text prompts. The phenomenon was amplified
In a study published on 8 April 2025, researchers from Semmelweis University demonstrated that OpenAI’s GPT-4o model achieved a 93% accuracy rate in identifying acne and rosacea, while Google’s Gemini Flash 2.0 model correctly identified these skin conditions in only 21% of cases. The scientific study used
On 5 April 2025, Meta announced its most advanced large language model, Llama 4, which the company says marks the dawn of a new era in multimodal AI innovation. The new model family debuted with two main variants: Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick, capable of processing and integrating
The development of artificial intelligence has never been as rapid and significant as shown by the annual report published on 7 April 2025 by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Now in its eighth year, the AI Index provides a comprehensive overview of global AI developments, covering technical
In March 2025, the IBM AI Ethics Board published a comprehensive report on artificial intelligence agents, detailing the opportunities presented by AI agents, their associated risks, and recommended risk mitigation strategies, highlighting that these systems can create significant value for companies while introducing new types of sociotechnical risks requiring advanced
The American tech giant Microsoft announced in February 2025 the completion of its EU Data Boundary for Microsoft Cloud sovereignty project, enabling European customers’ data to remain within the EU and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) regions. The multi-year, three-phase engineering project covers Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and
The White House of the United States issued two new memoranda on April 3, 2025, providing guidance to federal agencies on the responsible use and procurement of artificial intelligence (AI), replacing the previous guidance of the Biden administration while maintaining its fundamental structures. The new guidelines, designated M-25-21 and M-25-22,
