Colombia and UAE Partner to Develop Data Centers in Santa Marta
Colombia and the UAE have agreed to build three data centers in Santa Marta as part of the BioNube Initiative, announced by President Gustavo Petro.
February 15, 2025
Policy & Regulations
Government initiatives, international collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that shape the development and governance of AI technologies across global markets.
Maryland Teamsters Advocate for Regulation of Driverless Vehicles
The Maryland Teamsters are urging the passage of House Bill 439 to ensure human operators in vehicles over 10,000 pounds, aiming to protect jobs and highway safety.
February 12, 2025
EU Launches €200 Billion InvestAI Initiative
The European Union has announced a €200 billion investment in AI development, focusing on AI gigafactories and public-private partnerships.
February 12, 2025
OpenGov Acquires Ignatius to Enhance AI Capabilities for Government
OpenGov has acquired Ignatius to expand its AI capabilities, focusing on no-code workflows and custom applications for local and state governments.
February 12, 2025
ArisGlobal Joins EU AI Pact to Promote Ethical AI Practices
ArisGlobal has signed the EU AI Pact, reinforcing its commitment to ethical AI practices and preparing for the EU AI Act.
February 12, 2025
Samdesk Partners with Prescient Security for FedRAMP Certification
Samdesk collaborates with Prescient Security to achieve FedRAMP certification, enhancing its security posture for federal clients.
February 12, 2025
Singapore Launches New AI Governance Initiatives at Global Summit
Singapore has introduced three new AI governance initiatives aimed at enhancing AI safety both locally and globally, announced at the AI Action Summit in Paris.
February 12, 2025
Australia Bans Chinese AI Platform DeepSeek Over Security Concerns
Australia has banned the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek from government systems due to national security concerns, aligning with similar actions by the US and Italy.
February 12, 2025
Thomson Reuters Wins Landmark AI Copyright Case Against Ross Intelligence
Thomson Reuters has secured a significant legal victory in the first major AI copyright case in the US, with a federal judge ruling against Ross Intelligence.
February 11, 2025
US and UK Decline to Sign Paris AI Action Summit Declaration
The US and UK have opted out of signing the Paris AI Action Summit's declaration, citing concerns over regulation and national interests.
February 11, 2025
OpenAI Engages Government Officials in DeepSeek Investigation
OpenAI has discussed its ongoing investigation into DeepSeek with government officials, focusing on unauthorized data use from OpenAI's API.
February 11, 2025
EFAMA Launches AI Assessment Tool for Asset Managers in complying with the EU AI Act
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has introduced a free AI-system Assessment Tool to assist asset managers in complying with the EU AI Act and related regulations.
February 10, 2025
Elon Musk-Led Group Proposes $97.4 Billion Bid for OpenAI Control
Elon Musk's consortium has made a $97.4 billion offer to acquire control of OpenAI, aiming to revert its focus to open-source AI development.
February 10, 2025
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Discusses AI Accessibility and Future Plans
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman proposes a 'compute budget' to ensure AI benefits are widely distributed, while addressing the challenges of AGI development.
February 10, 2025
Paris Summit Calls for AI Regulation to Prevent Loss of Control
Global leaders and experts convene in Paris to discuss AI regulation, emphasizing the need for global governance to prevent AI from escaping human control.
February 09, 2025
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