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Is curtailing AI an illusion for the EU, despite von der Leyen's pledge?

The European Commission president's vision of Europe shaping the AI race has drawn a mixed response from MEPs, with sceptics noting that most of the world's leading AI developers are based outside Europe.

Euronews · Sep 17

Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause: observers

LUSAKA - International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.

Bangkok Post · Aug 15

EU Commission chief eyes new AI envoy, but the role is still to be fully defined

The EU Commission is considering appointing an AI envoy, a high-profile job to represent the bloc externally and drive industrial policy in this area. But critics see the move as merely PR-driven, while the job description remains a work in progress.

Euronews · May 27

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How the EU plans to ban non-consensual ‘nudifier apps’

The European Parliament and Council outlaw “nudifier apps”. Starting 2 December, the ban targets companies developing AI systems for sexual deepfakes and users creating false intimate content of real people without consent.

Euronews · May 19

'Companies should not be regulated twice': EU reaches tentative deal to simplify AI rules

EU states and the Parliament reached an agreement to simplify the AI laws for businesses. Here’s a look at what has changed.

Euronews · May 7

AI ‘nudification’ tools set to be banned within EU

It is envisaged this will take place before early August, and would apply to images, video, and audio.

The Independent UK · May 7

EU progressing ban on AI ‘nudification’ tools

It is envisaged this will take place before early August, and would apply to images, video, and audio.

Evening Standard · May 7

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Tensions flare as Ireland grapples with refugee accommodation crisis

So as we pass the half-way point of the year, where does the row over refugee accommodation stand? Have we progressed?

Irish Mirror · Jul 4, 2023

Taoiseach defends Irish neutrality as EU member states rally to provide ammunition for Ukraine

Ireland contributes to the European Peace Fund to help Ukraine but it does not provide for offensive weapons

Irish Mirror · Mar 9, 2023

North Queensland salt harvest hit hard by wet weather, production at one site down 40 per cent

You might think salt only goes on your food, but there's more than one market for the much-loved dinner essential. So where else does salt go ... and is there enough of it?

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

San Francisco Fines Businesses for Getting Vandalized

The city halted its practice of fining graffitied businesses during the pandemic. But now it's firing up its enforcement machine again.

Reason · Jul 27, 2022

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