China's new rules on military content sharing impose tighter guidelines on what can be posted online. The rules mandate platforms to follow official sources, banning misinformation while promoting government-approved perspectives on national defence, history, and military achievements.
Both GDPR and HIPAA are key regulations focused on protecting sensitive data. GDPR applies to personal data of EU residents, while HIPAA governs healthcare data in the U.S. Organisations must comply with both for international operations.
Face recognition biometric attendance systems are transforming attendance tracking across industries, improving efficiency and accuracy. From corporate offices to remote teams, these solutions streamline processes while they must ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
The EU’s AI Act sets the stage for global AI regulation, introducing a risk-based framework that balances innovation with safeguards. Its potential to inspire international standards echoes the GDPR’s transformative impact on data privacy.
The European Commission’s AI Act (AIA), proposed in April 2021, marks a bold step in this regulatory race. Touted as the first major attempt at AI-specific legislation, this initiative aims to strike a balance between technological innovation and ethical accountability.
But will it live up to the global influence of its predecessor, the GDPR?
Let’s delve into the Act’s ambitious goals, its structure, and its potential to shape global AI policies.
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In Getty Images (US) Inc v Stability AI Ltd (2025), the court examined whether Stability AI unlawfully used Getty Images’ copyrighted works to train its AI models. Getty Images argued that Stability AI’s data scraping and reproduction of protected images constituted copyright infringement.
Harris as Next Friend of RNH v Adams (2024) raised critical questions about liability in the context of artificial intelligence's role in decision-making. The case examined human responsibility and machine influence, addressing the legal implications of integrating AI systems in professional duties.
ASEAN Digital Ministers adopt an expanded AI Governance Guide addressing generative AI technologies. The guide outlines policies for transparency, accountability, and ethical development, supported by practical use cases across healthcare, finance, media, and logistics industries within the region.
The UK government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan outlines 50 targeted measures to accelerate artificial intelligence development. Key initiatives include AI Growth Zones, increased public computing capacity, and a National Data Library for accessible, high-quality datasets.
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