Government initiatives, international collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that shape the development and governance of AI technologies across global markets.
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele met with Andreessen Horowitz co-founders to discuss AI and tech investments, aiming to position the country as a regional tech hub.
The Trump administration's recent budget cuts and layoffs at the National Science Foundation (NSF) are raising concerns about the future of AI research in the US, according to Bloomberg.
Alwaleed Philanthropies, in collaboration with Bold Xperiences, has launched Atlai 2.0, an AI-powered platform designed to enhance global climate monitoring and response.
Over 1,000 musicians, including Kate Bush and Imogen Heap, have released a 'silent album' to protest proposed UK copyright law changes that could allow AI companies to use their work without permission.
Q2i, in collaboration with King's College London and the UK Government, has launched an AI-powered platform to aid prisoner reintegration, as announced in a press release.
Qatar has signed a five-year agreement with Scale AI to implement AI-powered tools aimed at improving government services, according to Reuters.
Spain's Ministry of Defence has awarded Skydio a contract to supply X10D autonomous drones for the Spanish Armed Forces, valued at €18 million.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $90 million plan to expand the Empire AI Consortium, enhancing AI research capabilities in New York, according to a press release.
OpenAI has banned accounts from China and North Korea for using ChatGPT in surveillance and influence operations, according to Reuters.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Barr discussed the potential economic impacts of Generative AI, outlining two scenarios for its evolution and implications for various sectors.
President Donald Trump has signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum to restrict Chinese investments in strategic U.S. sectors, aiming to protect national security while promoting foreign investment.
The Open-Source AI Foundation (O-SAIF) has launched to promote transparency and accountability in AI systems used by civilian government agencies, as announced in a press release.
Privacera has announced significant updates to its AI Governance platform, PAIG, aligning it with the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to enhance AI risk management and compliance.
Quiq and Carahsoft have announced a partnership to distribute Quiq's AI solutions to federal, state, and local governments, as well as academic institutions.
TIER IV has successfully completed pilot tests for its robotaxi service in Tokyo, as announced in a press release. The tests were conducted in Odaiba and Nishi-Shinjuku, demonstrating the adaptability of their autonomous driving system.
Esper has introduced the Esper Policy Lab to assist government leaders in navigating regulatory changes, as announced in a press release.
Saudi Aramco's venture capital arm, Wa'ed Ventures, has invested in UK-based AI cloud startup Ori to establish a regional subsidiary in Riyadh.
South Korea has temporarily halted downloads of DeepSeek's app due to privacy concerns, as reported by TechCrunch.
Saudi Arabia's Neom project has partnered with Paradromics to advance brain-computer interface technology, aiming to establish a Center of Excellence in the region.
OpenEuroLLM, a new initiative to develop open source large language models for all EU languages, has been launched as part of Europe's digital sovereignty roadmap, according to TechCrunch.
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