California Looks To Europe To Rein In AI
California, home to Silicon Valley, is eager to rein in the deployment of artificial intelligence and is looking to Europe's tough-on-big-tech approach for inspiration.
Philippines Says Chinese Envoy Summoned Over 'Aggressive Actions' Off Reef
The Philippines said Monday it had summoned a Chinese envoy over "aggressive actions" by the China Coast Guard and other vessels near a reef off the Southeast Asian country's coast, while Beijing lodged its own complaint.
Harnessing the AI Revolution: A Guide for Small Business Owners
In an era where technological advancements are reshaping industries and labor markets, AI offers unprecedented opportunities for small enterprises.
What's Included In The New EU Law On AI
The European Parliament on Wednesday gave the final nod to far-reaching rules on artificial intelligence that the EU hopes will both harness innovation and defend against harms.
'I Put $50K in a Shoe Box and Gave it to a Stranger': New York Financial Columnist Scammed
As fraud crimes continue to rise, Financial Columnist Charlotte Cowles lost $50,000 in an organised and elaborate swindle.
Led By Musk, Silicon Valley Inches To The Right
Since his tumultuous takeover of Twitter, Elon Musk has made an unabashed turn to the right politically, defying the orthodoxy that Silicon Valley is a citadel of well-heeled liberals beholden to Democrats.
Real Madrid Could Lose Both Bellingham And Vini Jr. To Suspension Following Referee Controversy
The club's players and fans have been left fuming after having been denied a victory against Valencia on Saturday due to the referee's whistle.
'Game-changing' Tech Fuels US Relook At China Data Risks
From genomic information to internet-connected cars, the United States is rethinking its data protection policies -- with further trade curbs aimed at China in the cards -- as tech like AI brings new risks.
French Far Right Targets Immigration In European Campaign Launch
France's far right on Sunday hammered on its traditional theme of immigration and looked to surf on Europe's wave of farmers' protests at the launch of its campaign for European Parliament elections in June.
UK Official Says Iran and Russia May Use Deepfake Videos to Disrupt UK and US Elections
Call for better AI regulation to control deepfake videos emerges as AI-generated deepfakes are being used globally to disrupt elections by rival forces.
'Drive To Survive' Shows A Frustrated Lewis Hamilton Ranting As Mercedes Fail To Catch Red Bull
The hit Netflix series shows glimpses into the driver's frustration with the team before he made the decision to join Ferrari in 2025.
US Supreme Court Hears Challenges To Social Media Laws
The US Supreme Court, in a case that could determine the future of social media, heard arguments on Monday about whether a pair of state laws that limit content moderation are constitutional.
Botanical Gardens Emerge as the Most Effective Green Spaces for Cooling Streets During Heatwaves
The data revealed that botanical gardens consistently outperformed other green spaces in terms of temperature reduction and overall cooling effect.
What Role Will Artificial Intelligence Play In Academia? Here's What Experts Have To Say
To get a better perspective on the current and future role of AI in academia, International Business Times UK interviewed subject-matter experts who are currently working on AI through research, teaching, and studying at King's College London.
EU Provides Final Seal Of Approval For World's First Artificial Intelligence Laws
Negotiations on the final legal text began in June, but a fierce debate over how to regulate general-purpose AI threatened talks at the last minute.
Super Bowl LVIII: Taylor Swift Celebrates With Boyfriend Travis Kelce After Kansas City Chiefs Win
The singer and Travis Kelce were pictured in a tight embrace after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl on overtime.
Lionel Messi Plays In Japan Friendly After Snubbing Hong Kong, Ignites Political Conflict
Snubbed fans in Hong Kong are questioning whether Messi was really injured when he failed to play last Sunday.
Spanish Farmers Block Roads For Second Day
Thousands of farmers used tractors to block roads across Spain for the second day running on Wednesday amid Europe-wide protests against cheaper imports and heavy regulation.
New AI Regulation White Paper Talks of Preparing the UK Economy for Future AI Risks
A new AI regulation white paper has called for strict changes AI regulatory framework including supporting UK regulators with £100 million in funding to develop technical systems to monitor AI systems.
AI Laws Inevitable But 'Not Right For Today', Says UK Government
The UK government have set out their position after EU legislators confirmed this week that their 'AI Act' will be passed as a law by next year.
Biden Robocall: Audio Deepfake Fuels Election Disinformation Fears
The 2024 White House race faces the prospect of a firehose of AI-enabled disinformation, with a robocall impersonating US President Joe Biden already stoking particular alarm about audio deepfakes.
Ex-PM Boris Johnson Attacks Rishi Sunak's New Brexit Deal
This week, Sunak revealed new arrangements to remove routine checks on goods moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), known as the "green lane".
AI Taught To 'Go Rogue' In Disturbing New Study
The creation of the AI chatbot ChatGPT in 2022 thrust AI into the mainstream discourse, and triggered the rapid development of the technology.
New Travel Warning Issued For People Heading To France In Coming Days
France is one of the most visited countries across the globe.
Travellers Heading To France Receive Warning About Possible Road Blocks In Paris, Other Parts
The protests are now slowly edging closer to Paris.
AI Won't Take As Many Jobs As Expected, Suggests New Study
While several reports have emerged recently sounding the alarm for job loss due to the impact of AI, a new study has said the damage may not be as bad as anticipated.
EU Exempts Microsoft's Bing, Edge From Digital Markets Act, Report
Microsoft and other tech companies listed as gatekeepers were given a grace period of 6 months to comply with the DMA, which will lapse in March 2024.
Barcelona President Slams Real Madrid Over Referee Decisions: 'A Disgrace'
Meanwhile, FC Barcelona is facing an inquiry for unexplained payments made to former vice president of the Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) José María Enríquez Negreira for a period that spans nearly two decades.
EU Commission Plans "AI Factories" To Boost Generative AI Uptake
The document represents the first step toward an industrial policy specific to AI, as countries continue to grapple with the regulatory challenges it presents.
EU Under Pressure To Defuse Farmers' Anger
EU agriculture ministers will discuss on Tuesday how to resolve European farmers' growing discontent as Brussels scrambles to address the issue ahead of elections this year.