AI Omnibus: German government approves compromise
According to government sources, Germany had hoped for more improvements. Nevertheless, it intends to approve the trilogue outcome in the Coreper committee.
By Corinna Visser
According to government sources, Germany had hoped for more improvements. Nevertheless, it intends to approve the trilogue outcome in the Coreper committee.
By Corinna Visser
With the Industrial Accelerator Act, the Commission is aiming to protect emerging key industries from competition from China and other countries. The German government’s comments now indicate how Berlin intends to further develop the draft.
By Manuel Berkel
Beijing has realized that the technology holds the potential for a massive commercial market. It is actively promoting the development of this industry.
By Angela Köckritz
In China, the cutting-edge technology known as BCI is a topic of widespread interest, says Chinese neuroscientist Luo Minmin. He explains how many companies are active in this field and how the government is working to promote it.
By Angela Köckritz
The business community has unanimously welcomed the extension of the deadlines under the AI Act. However, industry associations would have liked to see more changes regarding the treatment of industrial AI. In contrast, consumer advocates fear that this could lead to a reduction in the level of protection.
By Corinna Visser
Europe has everything it needs to take the lead in AI, says the founder and CEO of Brighter AI. But the narrative needs to change: Data protection should be seen as an opportunity, not an obstacle.
By Marian Klee
The Council and Parliament debated the treatment of industrial AI into the early morning hours. AI systems covered by the Machinery Regulation will no longer automatically be classified as high-risk. Nudifier apps will also be banned.
By Corinna Visser
At the symposium, NATO Major General Paul Lynch insisted on the need for better data standards and closer international cooperation.
By Torsten Kriening
Today, negotiators are meeting once again for the trilogue on the AI omnibus. The European Council and Parliament do not have much time left if they still want to prevent the key provisions for high-risk AI under the AI Act from being applied in their current form.
By Corinna Visser
New working groups, joint research projects and closer coordination on platform rules – Europe and Japan are focusing on concrete next steps as they expand their digital partnership.
By Corinna Visser