The Trump administration’s new executive orders prioritize innovation and competition in AI regulation, revoking Biden-era policies and mandating comprehensive reviews of federal AI practices while emphasizing data privacy and operational excellence.
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The upcoming webinar, led by the “Data Policy and Innovation” unit of DG CNECT, will provide insights into the Digital Europe program’s “DIGITAL-2025-AI-08-COMPLIANCE” call, focusing on proposal development for digital solutions that automate compliance with EU legal requirements across various sectors.
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The White House has announced a new initiative requiring federal agencies to appoint Chief AI Officers and develop implementation plans to enhance the responsible procurement and use of AI, building on the 2023 Executive Order on AI while emphasizing privacy, equity, and safety.
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The US Patent and Trademark Office has released new guidance to clarify patent eligibility criteria for AI-related inventions, emphasizing the need for specificity in claims and practical applications to enhance the likelihood of patent approval.
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The European Data Protection Board has released new guidelines to help organizations align their use of blockchain technology with the General Data Protection Regulation, emphasizing the need for early implementation of protective measures and thorough assessments to safeguard personal data.
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The OECD outlines key principles for AI governance, emphasizing transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, while addressing data governance, privacy concerns, and the need for adaptable frameworks in the evolving landscape of AI technologies.
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The report reveals a dramatic increase in state-level AI laws, with 131 enacted in 2024, while federal progress remains slow, emphasizing the need for effective regulation amid rising AI-related incidents and intensifying global competition, particularly between the US and China.
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The FCC is evaluating a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to define and regulate AI-generated calls under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, amidst industry concerns about the necessity and implications of additional regulations.
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The Irish Data Protection Commission is investigating X (formerly Twitter) for potential GDPR violations regarding the use of European users’ personal data to train its Grok AI models, emphasizing the need for legal justification and transparency in data processing practices.
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The rise of agentic AI necessitates strict adherence to emerging regulations and ethical standards, particularly in regulated industries, to mitigate risks associated with bias, compliance, and operational integrity.
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The introduction of Amazon’s Alexa+ and similar agentic AI technologies raises significant legal questions regarding user liability in transactions, testing existing frameworks like the UETA and E-SIGN Act, as courts may need to navigate ambiguities in programming intent and user actions.
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The document outlines the types of records associated with AI chatbot interactions on government devices, emphasizing implications for transparency, accountability, and compliance with regulatory standards.
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