Research into England’s printing press regulation from the 1470s to early 1700s reveals striking parallels with today’s AI debates. The same issues of power concentration and balanced regulation are repeating. History suggests diverse stakeholder involvement is crucial to avoid monopolization.
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to establish a single federal standard for AI regulation. He warned that state-level overregulation threatens US economic growth and could allow China to catch up in the AI race. The push comes as House Republicans consider adding preemption language to the
Europe is scaling back its landmark privacy and AI regulations in a major policy shift. The move comes after intense pressure from industry and US officials concerned about economic competitiveness.
The European Commission is probing whether Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure should be designated as “gatekeepers” under the 2022 Digital Markets Act. This could force interoperability and data access while prohibiting self-preferencing, with potential fines up to 10% of global revenue.
A bipartisan super PAC backed by AI leaders with over $100 million is targeting New York Assemblymember Alex Bores for his role in the RAISE Act. The legislation requires large AI companies to publish safety protocols and disclose serious incidents. Bores, who has a computer science background, is f
The UK government has introduced its most aggressive cybersecurity legislation ever. The bill targets critical infrastructure with mandatory standards and unprecedented enforcement powers following attacks costing £14.7 billion annually.
The UK Government’s new AI Regulation Bill proposes a centralized authority to oversee AI standards. But regulating everything from healthcare to finance under one roof presents serious challenges. Industry-specific approaches might offer better protection and innovation.
The European Commission is pushing to turn its voluntary guidance on banning Huawei and ZTE equipment into mandatory regulation. This could lead to infringement procedures and financial penalties for member states that don’t comply. The move reflects growing security concerns about Chinese technolog
Switzerland has officially rejoined Horizon Europe, the EU’s massive €93.5 billion research program. The deal gives Swiss researchers equal footing with EU counterparts and includes participation in digital and nuclear research initiatives. The agreement is retroactive to January 2025.
China is rolling out a new K-visa program specifically targeting foreign tech workers. The initiative comes as US H-1B visa uncertainty creates opportunities for global talent competition. Applicants don’t need job offers before applying.
