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Privacy concerns slowing UK decision on digital cash
The United Kingdom remains uncertain about the implementation of a state-backed digital pound, deferring any decision until at least next year amid persisting privacy concerns.
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AI taken offline after delivery company chatbot “hack”
UK courier service, DPD, has deactivated the artificial intelligence (AI) feature in its web-based chat systems after a disgruntled individual manipulated the technology into crafting a poem dedicated to the company’s poor customer service.
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More needs to be done tackle “greenhushing” and “green-bleaching”
A recent report has highlighted the challenges regulators face when dealing with investment funds that overplay their sustainability claims, due to the absence of a concrete legal definition for greenwashing.
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AI uncertainty a key concern for enterprise leaders
Anxiety is growing among business chiefs over organisational resilience amid increased use of artificial intelligence (AI), a new study suggests.
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Microsoft to enable cloud users to store personal data in EU
In a bid to address concerns over privacy, Microsoft has announced that all cloud customers will have the capacity to hold and process personal data within the EU.
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“Breach of trust” lands HelloFresh with data regulator fine
In the UK, meal kit delivery company HelloFresh is facing a £140,000 fine from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for sending millions of unsolicited emails and texts to customers.
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Judge rules in favour of Estee Lauder in facial recognition class action
US cosmetics giant, Estee Lauder and a number of its popular beauty labels, have successfully evaded a proposed class action alleging a severe breach of data privacy law.
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Where do businesses stand on data privacy and AI?
AI (artificial intelligence) is emerging as the pivotal technology of this decade, with the past year characterised by a surge in the use, implementation and integration of AI by public and private sectors.
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OpenAI and Microsoft face fresh legal challenges over AI use
Microsoft and OpenAI are being dragged through the courts in the US by two nonfiction writers.
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Three A.I Trends Shaping Cybersecurity in 2024
We’re amid a surge in the use of generative AI, and this momentum is only set to build as we move into 2024.
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USA flags A.I dangers for legal world
US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has called for “caution and humility” in the face of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal domain.
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Rising cybersecurity threats prompt wide-scale US grid tests
In a bid to assess the resilience of North America’s power sector, the North American Electric Reliability Corp (NERC) has revealed finalisation of cybersecurity stress-tests.
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European businesses ask China for greater details on data transfer regulations
In a push for greater transparency, European companies are requesting that China provide deeper explanations of key terminology in regulations governing international data transfers.
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European regulator hopes EU AI Act will set global example
European Union lawmaker Brando Benifei, a key contributor to the EU’s artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, has said that he hopes the EU’s AI Act will set the standard for AI legislation worldwide.
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Russia fines Google over £134,000 for refusing to hold users’ information in Russia
Google has been hit with a 15 million rouble (£134,279) fine after consistently failing to hold data of Russian users on servers located in Russia.
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Ransomware attack causes disruption at Boeing
A ransomware attack against Boeing has left the aerospace giant suffering disruption to its parts and distribution business and locked in a cyberattack investigation.
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US push for tighter AI regulation
In a bid to mitigate risk when using AI, US President Joe Biden has signed an executive order designed to safeguard consumers, workers and minority groups, while galvanising national security.
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OpenAI reveals ChatGPT upgrades at developer conference
OpenAI, the brains behind ChatGPT, is preparing to reveal significant upgrades that will render its AI models more affordable and versatile.
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UK unveils world’s first AI safety institute
The British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has disclosed plans for the UK to house the world’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Institute.
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Tech firms push for longer time frame to comply with India data protection laws
Major tech players, including Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, are urging India’s IT Ministry to grant an extended compliance period to organisations as they bid to meet provisions of new data protection standards in India.