French publishers sued Meta over EU AI copyright violations
French publishing groups filed a complaint against Meta for breaching the EU AI Act by using copyrighted works to train AI models without authorization.
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EU Commission Establishes AI Expert Panel Under AI Act
The EU Commission has adopted rules to establish a scientific panel of AI experts to assist in the enforcement and governance of the AI Act.
Spain Introduces AI Regulation Bill with Fines for Misuse and Deepfakes
Spain’s AI regulation bill mandates transparency, bans harmful practices, and imposes fines up to €35 million, aligning with the EU’s AI Act to combat deepfakes and protect society.
EU Commission’s AI Act Impact Assessment to Simplify Rules for SMEs
The EU Commission plans a 2025 impact assessment of the AI Act within a digital package, focusing on simplifying rules for SMEs while addressing cybersecurity and data-sharing regulations.
AI Action Summit Paris: Leaders Push for AI Deregulation
The AI Action Summit in Paris shifted focus to innovation over regulation, with leaders like Vance and Macron advocating for deregulation to support AI growth, while maintaining commitments to governance and safety.
OpenEuroLLM Develops Open-Source Models for EU Digital Sovereignty
OpenEuroLLM aims to strengthen EU digital sovereignty by developing open-source AI models, addressing computing challenges, and fostering innovation within European businesses.
The Commission publishes guidelines on AI system definition
The EU Commission’s guidelines on AI system definitions aim to clarify rules under the AI Act, balancing innovation with safety and rights protection.
Commission publishes the Guidelines on prohibited AI practices
The EU guidelines outline unacceptable AI practices to ensure compliance with the AI Act, balancing innovation with fundamental rights protection.
European AI Legislation Faces Criticism Over Security Loopholes
The EU’s AI Act bans certain AI uses to protect citizens but faces criticism for exemptions allowing law enforcement and migration authorities to use AI for serious crimes.
The EU AI Act: New Requirements Coming into Force on February 2, 2025
As of February 2, 2025, the first wave of requirements came into force, introducing critical obligations for companies operating within the EU.