Qatar Partners with Scale AI to Enhance Government Services
Qatar has signed a five-year agreement with Scale AI to implement AI-powered tools aimed at improving government services, according to Reuters.
February 24, 2025
Policy & Regulations
Government initiatives, international collaborations, and regulatory frameworks that shape the development and governance of AI technologies across global markets.
Spain's Ministry of Defence Chooses Skydio X10D Drones
Spain's Ministry of Defence has awarded Skydio a contract to supply X10D autonomous drones for the Spanish Armed Forces, valued at €18 million.
February 24, 2025
New York Expands Empire AI Consortium with $90 Million Investment
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.
February 23, 2025
OpenAI Bans Accounts Misusing ChatGPT for Surveillance
OpenAI has banned accounts from China and North Korea for using ChatGPT in surveillance and influence operations, according to Reuters.
February 23, 2025
Federal Reserve's Barr Explores Generative AI's Economic Impact
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.
February 23, 2025
Trump Signs Memorandum to Restrict Chinese Investments in Strategic 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.
February 23, 2025
Open-Source AI Foundation Advocates for Transparent Government AI
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.
February 21, 2025
Privacera Updates AI Governance Platform to Align with NIST Standards
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.
February 19, 2025
Quiq and Carahsoft Partner to Bring AI Solutions to Public Sector
Quiq and Carahsoft have announced a partnership to distribute Quiq's AI solutions to federal, state, and local governments, as well as academic institutions.
February 18, 2025
TIER IV Completes Robotaxi Pilot Tests in Tokyo
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.
February 18, 2025
Esper Launches Policy Lab for Government Regulatory Guidance
Esper has introduced the Esper Policy Lab to assist government leaders in navigating regulatory changes, as announced in a press release.
February 18, 2025
Aramco's Wa'ed Ventures Invests in AI Cloud Startup Ori
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.
February 17, 2025
South Korea Temporarily Blocks DeepSeek App Over Data Privacy Concerns
South Korea has temporarily halted downloads of DeepSeek's app due to privacy concerns, as reported by TechCrunch.
February 17, 2025
Saudi Arabia Partners with Paradromics for Brain-Computer Interface Development
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.
February 16, 2025
OpenEuroLLM: Europe's Ambitious Open Source Language Model Initiative
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.
February 16, 2025
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
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
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