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DeepSeek May Face Further Regulatory Actions, EU Privacy Watchdog Says

DeepSeek may face more actions from national regulators in the future, Europe’s privacy watchdog said on Tuesday [Feb. 11], underscoring the bloc’s concerns about the rising popularity of the cheap Chinese artificial intelligence startup. National privacy regulators discussed DeepSeek at …

Australia Bans DeepSeek From Government Tech Over Security

Australia has banned DeepSeek AI services from all government systems and devices, becoming one of the first countries to take direct action against a Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook Silicon Valley and global markets this year. Home Affairs Minister …

UK Warns DeepSeek Users of Data Risks But Won’t Yet Ban It

As governments grapple with what to do about DeepSeek, China’s hot new AI model — including outright bans — the UK is issuing a warning to its citizens and business: be careful. “Ultimately it is a personal choice for people, …

Viewpoint: Artificial Intelligence Faces New Era of Regulatory Oversight

Executive Summary: With over 70% of insurers planning to deploy gen-AI tools over the next two years, AI promises much, and the keen adopters likely will be rewarded – but it’s a path that must be navigated carefully, keeping a …

Bank of Japan Governor Warns AI Could Bring New Financial Stability Risks

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday central banks must be mindful that technological advances, such as in the area of artificial intelligence (AI), could bring new risks to financial stability. “As financial services grow more diverse and …

EU AI Act Checker Reveals Big Tech’s Compliance Pitfalls

Some of the most prominent artificial intelligence models are falling short of European regulations in key areas such as cybersecurity resilience and discriminatory output, according to data seen by Reuters. The EU had long debated new AI regulations before OpenAI …

Viewpoint: How Insurance Industry Can Use AI Safely and Ethically

Executive Summary: Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the brink of transforming most aspects of business, including insurance, but it needs to be used responsibly, according to Zywave Chief Technology Officer Doug Marquis, who discusses some of the practical steps insurance …

Texas Lawmakers Consider Regulations to Address Risks of Artificial Intelligence

A group of state lawmakers began wading through the complex world of artificial intelligence Tuesday, providing an early glimpse at how Texas may seek to regulate the booming technology. During a nearly four-hour hearing, the Texas Senate Business and Commerce …

Connecticut Weighs Wide-Ranging Bill to Regulate AI. But Its Fate Is Uncertain.

The Connecticut Senate recently pressed ahead with one of the first major legislative proposals in the U.S. to rein in bias in artificial intelligence decision-making and protect people from harm, including manufactured videos or deepfakes. The vote was held despite …

US, Britain Announce Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Safety, Testing

The United States and Britain on Monday announced a new partnership on the science of artificial intelligence safety, amid growing concerns about upcoming next-generation versions. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and British Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan signed a memorandum of understanding …