Spain has established its own task force, the Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence (AESIA), to regulate AI and ensure its development is inclusive, sustainable, and citizen-centered, positioning itself as a leader in AI within the European Union.
The German government is increasing its funding for artificial intelligence research, pledging nearly €1bn to support the development of AI systems, with a goal of securing technological sovereignty and positioning Germany and Europe as leaders in the AI field.
European nations are establishing regulatory frameworks and increasing investments in artificial intelligence (AI), with Spain creating the first AI regulatory body in the European Union and Germany unveiling an extensive AI Action Plan, while the UK is urged to quicken its pace in AI governance efforts and avoid falling behind other countries.
French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss artificial intelligence with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a visit to Hamburg next month, with a focus on boosting local startups and addressing draft rules on generative AI in the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act.
The European Union plans to allow startups access to its high-performance computing supercomputers for training AI models, but only if they comply with the bloc's AI governance program.
The European Union is prepared for the challenges of artificial intelligence and has achieved a 90 percent success rate in delivering on its political guidelines, according to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in her annual State of the Union address.
Salesforce announced new AI initiatives at its Dreamforce conference, but analysts predict that it will take until 2024/2025 for these AI solutions to drive significant revenue growth for the company.
The UK government plans to build a powerful supercomputer named Isambard-AI at the University of Bristol to drive AI research and ensure the safe use of the technology.
Spain has established Europe's first artificial intelligence (AI) policy task force, the Spanish Agency for the Supervision of Artificial Intelligence (AESIA), to determine laws and provide a framework for the development and implementation of AI technology in the country. Many governments are uncertain about how to regulate AI, balancing its potential benefits with fears of abuse and misuse.
EU digital boss Vera Jourova will propose the creation of a global governing body for artificial intelligence (AI) during her trip to China, aiming to address the risks associated with the rapid development of AI technology and involve Beijing in global discussions on this topic.
President Biden has called for the governance of artificial intelligence to ensure it is used as a tool of opportunity and not as a weapon of oppression, emphasizing the need for international collaboration and regulation in this area.
The United Nations is considering the establishment of a new agency to govern artificial intelligence (AI) and promote international cooperation, as concerns grow about the risks and challenges associated with AI development, but some experts express doubts about the support and effectiveness of such a global initiative.
Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden will warn the UN that artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to world order unless governments take action, with fears that the rapid pace of AI development could lead to job losses, misinformation, and discrimination without proper regulations in place. Dowden will call for global regulation and emphasize the importance of making rules in parallel with AI development rather than retroactively. Despite the need for regulation, experts note the complexity of reaching a quick international agreement, with meaningful input needed from smaller countries, marginalized communities, and ethnic minorities. The UK aims to take the lead in AI regulation, but there are concerns that without swift action, the European Union's AI Act could become the global standard instead.
French telecom group Iliad has purchased a powerful supercomputer and is establishing an AI research lab in Paris to contribute to the development of the French AI industry and make AI research accessible to all.
The White House plans to introduce an executive order on artificial intelligence in the coming weeks, as President Biden aims for responsible AI innovation and collaboration with international partners.
President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence is expected to use the federal government's purchasing power to influence American AI standards, tighten industry guidelines, require cloud computing companies to monitor users developing powerful AI systems, and boost AI talent recruitment and domestic training.
