Italy Adopts Comprehensive AI Law
Italy adopts a comprehensive AI law aligned with the EU AI Act, combining cross-sector safeguards, criminal deepfake penalties, targeted copyright rules and €1.18 billion in funding.
Italy adopts a comprehensive AI law aligned with the EU AI Act, combining cross-sector safeguards, criminal deepfake penalties, targeted copyright rules and €1.18 billion in funding.
Germany’s digital minister attacks the AI Act’s complexity, backs EU‑funded AI “gigafactories,” and pledges to push autumn simplifications to make the law more innovation‑friendly.
Denmark urges the EU’s December simplification package to include the AI Act and DSA, aiming to cut reporting burdens while advancing child protection and deepfake safeguards.
Meta has refused to sign the EU’s voluntary AI Code of Practice, citing legal uncertainties, as the bloc’s binding AI Act rules will soon take effect.
Google faces an EU antitrust lawsuit over its AI Overviews, with publishers alleging misuse of content and significant revenue loss amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Poland has formally requested the European Commission to investigate X’s AI chatbot Grok for potential Digital Services Act violations after reports of antisemitic and defamatory content.
The European Commission will enforce the EU AI Act as scheduled, rejecting calls for delay and confirming key compliance deadlines in 2025 and 2026.
The European Commission has reaffirmed that its digital regulations are non-negotiable with the U.S., emphasizing enforcement based on European values and ongoing investigations under the DSA.
EU is asked to pause the AI Act’s implementation due to unclear standards and industry pressure, signaling a focus on regulatory simplification and competitiveness.
ENISA’s EU Cybersecurity Index 2024 reveals significant disparities in cybersecurity maturity and investment among EU member states, urging harmonization and enhanced cooperation.