Regulatory Alerts
Head of EU Commission Establishes Project Group on Artificial Intelligence
The European Commission has established a Commissioners’ Project Group on Artificial Intelligence to coordinate AI initiatives across various sectors, aiming to enhance productivity, growth, and competitiveness within the EU. Chaired by the Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy, the group comprises key commissioners and will oversee the development of integrated AI strategies, ensuring alignment with EU values and facilitating collaboration among Member States, industry, and civil society.
Source: EU Commission Decision Protocols
Google faces more scrutiny as UK watchdog flexes new digital competition powers
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) initiated its first investigation under new digital market rules, focusing on Google’s search and search advertising businesses. The CMA will assess whether Google holds “strategic market status,” potentially requiring behavioral changes. This move signifies increased global scrutiny of Google’s market practices, particularly concerning the development of AI-driven “answer engines.”
Source: Associated Press
US limits on AI chips split EU
The European Union expressed concerns over U.S. export restrictions on AI chips, warning that such measures could hinder the EU’s AI development. Top EU officials urged the U.S. to maintain uncapped exports of advanced AI chips to the EU, emphasizing that the bloc represents an economic opportunity, not a security risk. The restrictions could create disparities within the EU, affecting countries like Poland, Greece, and Luxembourg.
Source: Politico
Competitor Alerts
Working with The Associated Press to provide fresh results for the Gemini app
Google has announced the integration of real-time news from The Associated Press into its Gemini platform, aiming to enhance the delivery of up-to-date information to users.
Source: Google
AFP strikes deal for France’s Mistral AI to use news articles
French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI has entered into a multimillion-euro agreement with Agence France-Presse (AFP) to integrate over 2,000 AFP news articles daily into its chatbot, Le Chat. This partnership aims to ensure that the chatbot delivers accurate and verified information, countering the trend of reduced content moderation by some tech giants. The collaboration underscores a commitment to uphold Europe’s technological and journalistic standards, providing AFP with a significant revenue opportunity amidst shifts in digital media landscapes.
Source: France24