The European Union is organizing a workshop in Brussels to develop evaluation criteria for assessing systemic risks associated with general-purpose AI models, aligning with the EU AI Act and the General-Purpose AI Code of Practice.
The Council of Europe and the Parliament of Armenia convened to address the ethical and human rights implications of AI in healthcare, aiming to align Armenian legal frameworks with European standards and enhance legislative understanding of AI’s impact on patient autonomy and healthcare access.
The UK government’s proposal to allow AI developers to use the intellectual property of British writers without consent has ignited significant opposition from the creative community, raising concerns about the potential erosion of copyright protections and the economic impact on the creative industries.
The UK government is enacting new laws to criminalize the creation and distribution of AI-generated child sexual abuse material, enhance enforcement capabilities, and protect children from exploitation, while ensuring that AI developers are not held liable for the misuse of their technology.
The issuance of Executive Order No 14179 by former President Trump aims to enhance U.S. leadership in AI by reducing regulatory barriers, while existing federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws continue to govern AI use in the workplace, creating a complex compliance landscape for employers.
The European Commission’s EU AI Act, effective from August 1, 2024, establishes stringent compliance requirements for high-risk AI systems, addressing ethical concerns and fundamental rights while aiming to set a global benchmark for AI governance.
