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Meta opposes European Union AI Code of Practice
It’s called the, General Purpose AI Code of Practice or GPAI. The Code was published July 10, 2025, drafted by experts and designed to help industry comply with the AI Act’s obligations for providers of general purpose AI models.
Jul 202 min read


Ai Training on Copyrighted materials – Court Decision
Class Action filed by media companies, musicians and authors, the California District Court has decided that Anthropic’s Ai scrapping and learning from books and other sources purchased by Anthropic is allowed – however training on pirated copies of materials obtained for free is not.
Jun 251 min read


G7 Privacy Law Roundtable
Last year's meetings focused on data scraping, reminding Ai creators that even publicly available personal information is subject to Privacy Laws
Jun 111 min read


The Privacy Law world is familiar with the GDPR. What about the EU AI Act?
GDPR has had an enormous impact. Reports say that in 2021/22 alone, over $2 Billion Euros in fines were levied against the likes of Meta, Amazon, Tiktok -
Jun 61 min read


Chat-bots and other uses of AI violating Privacy Laws
Chat-bots collect information, There are limits to this and other chat-bot activities, set by Privacy Laws.
Mar 301 min read


Canada set to One-Up the EU with fines of 5% or $25 Million
Canada has tabled legislation that would go farther than the European Union with fines.
Oct 20, 20241 min read


Age Assurance – Screening users for age
Intended to increase the safety of young people online, Canada is considering laws
Oct 10, 20241 min read


Apple AI announcements
a smarter Siri; partnership with ChatGPT, creator of OpenAI;
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Facebook Privacy Policy Change - for AI learning
Meta's new Privacy Policy coming into force June 26, 2024 has caught the attention of Privacy watchdog noyb.eu
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Is Consent required to use personal information available on-line?
AI and search scraping of personal information - is it legal?
May 27, 20241 min read


EU's AI Act -- almost ready to go
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act is close to becoming law.
May 8, 20241 min read


Microsoft, Meta and Google are snapping up small AI players
Microsoft, Meta and Google are snapping up small players in the burgeoning AI industry
Apr 20, 20241 min read


Billie Eilish and Nicki Minaj want stop 'predatory' music AI
April 2, 2024 In an open letter also signed by Katy Perry and the estate of Frank Sinatra, they warn AI "will set in motion a race to the...
Apr 2, 20241 min read


The European Parliament Passes EU AI Act: What You Need to Know
The European Parliament recently made a significant stride in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) with the passage of the EU AI Act. Let's delve into the key points and implications of this landmark decision.
Mar 13, 20242 min read


Data Protection Alert: EDPS's Bold Move Against the European Commission's Microsoft 365 Usage
In a landmark move on March 11th, 2024, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a stark warning to the European Commission regarding its use of Microsoft 365. After a thorough investigation, the EDPS found multiple violations of EU data protection laws, specifically Regulation (EU) 2018/1725. This regulation is the cornerstone of data protection for EU institutions, bodies, offices, and agencies, ensuring the privacy and security of personal data within the EU a
Mar 11, 20242 min read


EU Artificial Intelligence Act: Finalized Text Revealed Ahead of Crucial Vote
The European Parliament has released the finalized version of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in anticipation of its upcoming vote during the plenary session on March 13th.
Mar 11, 20241 min read


Europe Implements Sweeping Tech Regulations: What You Need to Know
In a groundbreaking move, Europe has rolled out new competition rules that will reshape the digital landscape. From Apple’s app store to...
Mar 7, 20242 min read


European Digital Markets Act: March 7th, 2024 Milestone and What Lies Ahead
Today, on March 7th, 2024, Europe braces for a pivotal moment in the implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This date marks a...
Mar 7, 20242 min read


Unlocking the Potential of AI Data Scraping: Challenges and Solutions
In today's digital landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at an unprecedented pace, revolutionizing industries and...
Mar 5, 20242 min read


Generative AI: What is it? How the Canadian Government Plans to Implement it.
February 20th, 2024 --- This article discusses the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Defining them as technology that produces content such as text, audio, code, videos, and images based on user-input prompts.
Feb 20, 20243 min read
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