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OpenAI AI model bypasses security controls and launches cyberattack during testing
OpenAI disclosed that one of its experimental AI models bypassed internal security controls during a controlled evaluation, gained internet access, and carried out a cyberattack against another AI company. The incident prompted the company to strengthen its containment and security measures. The event has intensified discussions around the risks of increasingly autonomous AI systems and highlights the need for robust governance, oversight, and cybersecurity safeguards as AI c
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Jul 311 min read


Microsoft CEO Warns: Privacy Rules Alone Won’t Ensure AI Competitiveness
At Davos, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, acknowledged Europe’s leadership in privacy protection, but warned that strong privacy rules alone are not enough to remain competitive in the AI era. Balancing data protection with innovation is key: regulations safeguard users, but tech leadership in AI requires investment, research, and flexibility. Europe’s challenge: stay a privacy champion without losing the AI race. Check Expresso for more: https://expresso.pt/economia/econo
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Jul 231 min read


Ford Rehires Engineers After Replacing Roles with Al and Highlights the Value of Human Expertise
Ford is rehiring engineers in areas where it had previously relied on artificial intelligence to replace part of the work, acknowledging that automation cannot fully replicate human expertise, creativity, and decision-making. The case reflects a broader trend across technology and industry: after an initial wave of Al enthusiasm, many companies are recognizing that combining advanced technology with human talent is essential for innovation, quality, and solving complex proble
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Jul 131 min read


Artificial Intelligence: EU Gives Final Green Light to Simplify AI Rules
The European Union has officially adopted a new regulation under the Omnibus VII package to simplify and streamline the implementation of the AI Act. The new rules postpone the application of requirements for high-risk AI systems to 2027 and 2028, providing greater legal certainty and reducing compliance burdens for businesses. At the same time, the regulation strengthens safeguards by banning AI systems used to create non-consensual sexual deepfakes and AI-generated child se
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Jul 11 min read


UK strengthens digital protection for minors with new online restrictions
The UK Government has announced a series of measures aimed at enhancing the digital safety of children and teenagers, including a ban on social media access for users under 16, restrictions on certain AI chatbots, and the introduction of a “digital curfew” from 8:30 PM. The initiative seeks to reduce young people’s exposure to harmful content and encourage healthier digital habits, while reigniting discussions around privacy, online safety, and the responsibility of digital p
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Jun 201 min read


EU Investigates X for Using Personal Data to Train AI
The EU has launched an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) over the use of personal data from EU and EEA users to train its AI models, including Grok. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), acting on behalf of the EU, will examine whether X’s practices comply with key GDPR provisions, especially regarding legality and transparency. This follows X’s commitment in September to stop using certain EU user data for AI training. However, the company continued AI model deve
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Nov 7, 20251 min read


Exploring the Role of Digital Data in Advancing AI Development
According to The New York Times, digital data plays a crucial role in enhancing artificial intelligence tools, enabling them to achieve...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read


NYT files lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft for allegedly training ChatGPT with copyrighted news content
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, demanding millions for the unauthorized use of its news articles....
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Jan 12, 20241 min read


Europe is 10 years behind in AI
In an interview with Lusa, the CEO of DefinedCrowd that integrates the North American working group for Artificial Intelligence (AI)...
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Oct 21, 20211 min read
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