SenseTime is the first big-name Chinese startup to go public since the dawn of tech crackdowns. Because the company offers surveillance software, it is under pressure outside the country. But Beijing could also make life difficult for the company
By Redaktion Table
Although the Commission already adopted its proposal in April, the negotiations on the artificial intelligence regulation in the European Parliament have not started. This is because several committees are criticizing the sole leadership of the Internal Market Committee. A supposed solution proposal seems to rekindle the conflict.
By Jasmin Kohl
Lucilla Sioli wants to strengthen the social acceptance of artificial intelligence, and thus help AI systems to achieve a breakthrough.
By Redaktion Table
France is toughening its tone toward the US and Australia over the collapsed submarine deal. The dispute could also put a strain on EU projects, including the planned Trade and Technology Council with Washington in Pittsburgh.
By Jasmin Kohl
After the Commission, Parliament and governments had to practice the practical effects of previous digital policies due to the pandemic, the regulatory course is now to be set for the future: digital policy projects that could make progress under the Slovenian Council Presidency – Part 1 of our fall outlook.
By Jasmin Kohl
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt now heads a new US panel to oversee the development of artificial intelligence. Schmidt is concerned: as China increasingly uses technology to usher in a new form of authoritarianism, global democracies must come together and stand up for their own values and strategic interests.
By Redaktion Table
Chinese and US scientists have used artificial intelligence to catalog ancient Chinese texts in a database. The technology helps to identify tens of thousands of forgotten characters to make them readable for today's readers. The effort is paying off by making Chinese classics accessible to millions.
By Frank Sieren
China wants to achieve military superiority over the USA. The West should take this ambition very seriously, warns military expert Zhao Tong in our interview. In Hong Kong, the results of China's rearmament are already clear to see: The U.S. no longer dares to intervene. This will also have consequences for Taiwan, explains Zhao in an interview with Fabian Kretschmer in Beijing.
By Redaktion Table
