EU Healthcare AI Network, Meta's WhatsApp Probe, and India's GovTech Center

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Welcome to this week's edition of the AI Policy Brief, your go-to source for the latest developments in AI regulations, safety standards, government policies, and compliance requirements worldwide. This week, we delve into a variety of stories that highlight the global landscape of AI policy and its implications.

Among the key stories, the European Commission is calling for healthcare partners to join an AI screening network aimed at enhancing cancer and cardiovascular prevention. Meanwhile, India and Rwanda are exploring potential collaborations in AI and technology, signaling a strengthening of bilateral ties. In Africa, COMESA is investigating Meta over potential market abuse related to WhatsApp's AI restrictions. Additionally, IBM has opened a new AI GovTech Center in Lucknow, India, to bolster digital governance. These stories and more provide a comprehensive view of the dynamic and evolving world of AI policy.

European Commission Seeks Healthcare Partners for AI Screening Network

The European Commission has initiated a call for healthcare organizations in Europe to join a network focused on AI-powered advanced screening. This effort is part of a strategy to improve AI use in cancer and cardiovascular prevention and diagnosis. Read more

India and Rwanda Explore Tech Collaboration

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Rwanda's ICT Minister Paula Ingabire discussed potential cooperation in AI, biotechnology, and nuclear energy, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties through a draft Memorandum of Understanding on Science, Technology, and Innovation. Read more

COMESA Investigates Meta for WhatsApp AI Restrictions

The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating Meta for potential market abuse due to changes in WhatsApp's Business Solution API terms, which may limit access for rival AI services. Read more

The Hashgraph Group Introduces TrackTrace for EU Compliance

The Hashgraph Group has launched TrackTrace, a solution aimed at ensuring compliance with the EU's Digital Product Passport regulation set for 2027. It focuses on enhancing supply chain transparency and sustainability. Read more

IBM Opens AI GovTech Center in Lucknow

IBM has opened its AI GovTech Innovation Center in Lucknow, India, to enhance digital governance through AI solutions. The center will work with the Government of Uttar Pradesh on AI projects and education. Read more

Philippines DepEd Approves AI Use in Schools

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has announced the approval of artificial intelligence (AI) use in public schools, emphasizing ethical and human-centered guidelines. Read more

DeepSeek Uses Nvidia's Blackwell Chip Amid US Export Concerns

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has utilized Nvidia's advanced Blackwell chip for training its new AI model, raising potential issues with U.S. export controls. Read more

EU Excludes Chinese Entities from AI and Chip Programs

The European Union has decided to exclude Chinese organizations from its Horizon Europe grants for critical technologies due to security concerns, effective from 2026. Read more

Ireland Unveils National Digital and AI Strategy 2030

Ireland has introduced its National Digital and AI Strategy 2030, focusing on AI adoption, online safety, and workforce training. The plan includes establishing a new AI Office and a national AI skilling platform. Read more

Meta AI Agent Deletes Emails Unintentionally

A security researcher at Meta reported an incident where an OpenClaw AI agent mistakenly deleted emails from her inbox, raising concerns about AI reliability in personal use. Read more

Pew Research: 12% of US Teens Use AI for Emotional Support

A Pew Research Center report indicates that 12% of U.S. teens use AI chatbots for emotional support, raising concerns among mental health professionals about potential isolation effects. Read more

Pentagon Demands AI Model Access from Anthropic

The Pentagon has requested unrestricted access to Anthropic's AI model, with potential consequences for non-compliance. Anthropic maintains its stance against military use of its technology. Read more

White House Urges AI Firms to Address Electricity Costs

The White House is encouraging AI companies to manage rising electricity costs from their data centers, which have led to a national price increase. Major firms like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google are expected to pledge to cover these costs. Read more

Meta AI Researcher Reports OpenClaw Malfunction

A security researcher at Meta reported a malfunction with an OpenClaw AI agent that began deleting emails uncontrollably, highlighting potential risks for users. Read more

Anthropic Accuses Chinese AI Firms of Mining Claude Model

Anthropic has accused Chinese AI companies DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, and MiniMax of mining its Claude AI model using fake accounts. This comes amid US debates on AI chip export controls. Read more

Anthropic CEO Rejects Pentagon's AI Access Request

The CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amodei, has declined the Pentagon's request for unrestricted access to its AI systems, citing concerns over surveillance and autonomous weapons. Read more

Elon Musk Criticizes OpenAI's Safety Record

In a deposition, Elon Musk criticized OpenAI's safety practices, contrasting them with his company xAI. He highlighted concerns over mental health impacts allegedly linked to OpenAI's ChatGPT. Read more

Florida Senate Approves AI Data Center Regulation Bill

The Florida Senate has passed a bill requiring AI data centers to disclose location and expansion plans, aiming to protect residents from high utility costs and granting local governments control over land development. Read more

Intapp and Anthropic Collaborate on AI for Regulated Firms

Intapp has announced a collaboration with Anthropic to create specialized AI agents for professional firms in regulated industries. These agents will utilize Anthropic's Claude AI models to meet compliance and regulatory needs. Read more

Anthropic Blacklisted by Trump Administration

The Trump administration has cut ties with Anthropic over concerns related to the use of its AI technology for surveillance and weapons, potentially affecting a $200 million contract. Read more

OpenAI Reveals Pentagon Agreement Details

OpenAI has provided more information about its agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense, following failed negotiations between Anthropic and the Pentagon. The company has outlined safeguards against the use of its technology in mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons. Read more

F5 Labs Introduces AI Security Index and Resistance Score

F5 Labs has launched the Comprehensive AI Security Index and Agentic Resistance Score to aid organizations in evaluating AI model security. These tools offer benchmarks and insights into AI vulnerabilities, allowing for effective risk assessment and comparison of AI systems. Read more

Singapore's AI Programme to Train 100,000 Workers

The Singapore government has introduced the National AI Impact Programme, which aims to train 100,000 workers in AI skills by 2029 and assist 10,000 enterprises in AI adoption over the next three years. Read more

HBCU AI Research Leadership Act Introduced

Congresswoman Valerie Foushee has introduced the HBCU Artificial Intelligence Research Leadership Act to provide federal funding for AI Research Institutes at HBCUs, aiming to close funding gaps and promote equitable access to AI education. Read more

South Korea and Singapore to Boost AI and Tech Ties

South Korea and Singapore have agreed to enhance their cooperation in artificial intelligence and other scientific fields following a summit between their leaders. The countries also plan to upgrade their free trade agreement and have signed several memoranda of understanding for collaboration. Read more

LawFairy Approved as Tech-Only Law Firm in UK

LawFairy, a technology-only law firm, has been approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority in the UK. The firm uses deterministic workflows to assist clients, focusing on complex immigration cases. Read more

Google and OpenAI Employees Back Anthropic in Pentagon AI Dispute

Employees from Google and OpenAI have signed a letter supporting Anthropic in its disagreement with the U.S. Department of War over military AI technology use. Read more

OpenAI and Pentagon Reach AI Deal

OpenAI has announced a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to use its AI models in classified networks, with safeguards against domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons. Read more

OpenAI ChatGPT Uninstall Rate Rises After Defense Deal

Uninstallations of the ChatGPT app surged by 295% in the U.S. after OpenAI announced a partnership with the Department of Defense. This led to increased downloads of competitor Anthropic's Claude app. Read more

Anthropic Outage Affects Claude Services

On Monday, Anthropic experienced disruptions with its Claude services, affecting users of Claude.ai and Claude Code. The company noted login/logout issues, while the Claude API remained operational. Read more

EnforceAuth Launches AI Security Fabric

EnforceAuth has launched its AI Security Fabric to tackle the 'Politeness Trap,' a security issue in enterprise AI. The platform aims to enforce authorization across AI workloads and infrastructure. Read more

Australia's eSafety Pushes for AI Age Verification

Australia's eSafety regulator is urging search engines and app stores to block AI services that fail to verify users' ages, following a review of compliance with upcoming age restrictions. Read more

Supreme Court Rejects AI Copyright Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a case concerning the copyright eligibility of AI-generated art, specifically a piece created by Stephen Thaler's AI system, DABUS. This decision follows the U.S. Copyright Office's rejection of the application, emphasizing the requirement for a human creator in copyright protection. Read more

Perplexity AI Seeks Dismissal of Copyright Lawsuits

Perplexity AI has asked a U.S. court to dismiss claims from the New York Times and Chicago Tribune regarding alleged copyright infringement by its AI search engine. Read more

Australia's eSafety Regulator Targets AI Age Verification

Australia's eSafety regulator plans to enforce age verification for AI services, potentially penalizing search engines and app stores for non-compliance in restricting harmful content for minors. Read more

UK Committee Investigates AI and EdTech in Education

The UK Education Select Committee has launched an inquiry to explore the impact and challenges of AI and EdTech in the education system, focusing on learning, inequalities, and digital rights. Read more

US Diplomats Told to Oppose Foreign Data Laws

The U.S. government has directed its diplomats to challenge foreign data sovereignty laws, citing potential hindrances to AI development and cybersecurity risks. This directive is part of a broader concern over regulations affecting global data flows. Read more

Vietnam Implements First AI Law in Southeast Asia

On March 1, 2026, Vietnam became the first Southeast Asian nation to establish a regulatory framework for AI, addressing risks and mandating oversight. Read more

EU Plans AI Regulations for Banking by 2026

The European Union is progressing with plans to implement new regulations on artificial intelligence and cryptoassets in the banking sector by 2026, aiming to streamline frameworks and boost competitiveness. Read more

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