Tech companies in India must get official nod before using “risky” AI
The Indian government has issued a directive to the country’s technology firms, urging them to obtain approval before publicly releasing artificial intelligence (AI) tools that may be unreliable, or still in trial phases.
Euro politicians question UK’s Data Protection Bill compatibility with GDPR
Paul Tang, a Member of the European Parliament, has raised concerns about the UK’s new Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI) and its potential to undermine elements of the GDPR.
Italian city first to receive fine for AI privacy violations
The data privacy regulator in Italy has imposed a €50,000 fine on Trento for violating laws regarding the northern city’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in urban surveillance schemes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.