AI Office to Start Drafting General-Purpose AI Code of Practice
The General-Purpose AI Code of Practice drafting process will start with an online kick-off plenary on September 30, involving nearly 1000 global stakeholders.
AI Standards Hub Collaborates with OECD on AI Standards
The AI Standards Hub and OECD enhance the OECD Catalogue for Trustworthy AI with AI-specific standards, fostering international AI governance.
AI Board’s Inaugural Meeting Held by Commission in Brussels
The EU’s AI Board inaugural meeting in Brussels focuses on AI governance, policy updates, and best practices for implementing the AI Act.
EU Commission and EDPB Collaborate on DMA and GDPR Guidance
The European Commission and EDPB collaborate to clarify the interplay between the DMA and GDPR, ensuring coherent application for digital gatekeepers.
Hungarian Presidency Revises EU CSAM Detection Law
The new EU draft law on CSAM detection limits scanning to known material, addressing privacy concerns and revising roles for service providers and authorities.
Tech experts divided over Telegram’s CEO arrest
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, was detained in France for questioning over various charges linked to platform misuse, highlighting the limits of free speech and compliance with EU laws.
Telegram CEO Arrest Unrelated to DSA Says European Commission
The European Commission stated that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest is unrelated to the DSA, with the investigation based on national laws addressing criminal activity.
Meta and Spotify Criticize EU AI Regulation
Meta and Spotify CEOs argue that Europe’s fragmented regulations on open-source AI hinder innovation and risk leaving Europeans with AI systems designed for other markets.
EU DMA Investigation Prompts Apple to Revise Fees and Link Rules
Apple’s new EU developer terms include fees for external payment links, sparking criticism and calls for stricter enforcement of the Digital Markets Act.
Meta Faces EU Inquiry Over CrowdTangle Closure
EU scrutinizes Meta’s shutdown of CrowdTangle, questioning compliance with Digital Services Act and data access for researchers.