The EU AI Act represents a significant regulatory framework that aims to address the challenges posed by artificial intelligence technologies in various sectors, including the burgeoning field of drone operations. This comprehensive overview explores the implications of the Act on drone usage, safety standards, and compliance requirements for manufacturers and operators.
The EU AI Act represents a significant regulatory framework that aims to address the challenges posed by artificial intelligence technologies in various sectors, including the burgeoning field of drone operations. This comprehensive overview explores the implications of the Act on drone usage, safety standards, and compliance requirements for manufacturers and operators.
Businesses must prioritize responsible AI as a frontline defense against legal, financial, and reputational risks, particularly in understanding data lineage. Ignoring these responsibilities could lead to significant legal exposure and costly implications for innovation.
The EU plans to delay the enforcement of high-risk duties in the AI Act until late 2027, allowing companies more time to comply with the regulations. However, this move has drawn criticism from rights groups, who argue it may weaken protections for individuals.
The White House is pushing back against the bipartisan GAIN AI Act, which aims to prioritize U.S. companies in acquiring advanced AI chips. This resistance reflects a strategic decision to maintain competitiveness in the tech industry while avoiding overly strict export regulations on companies like Nvidia.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping recruitment, with the percentage of HR leaders using generative AI increasing from 19% to 61% between 2023 and 2025. However, this efficiency comes with legal risks under federal anti-discrimination laws, as employers remain liable for discriminatory outcomes from AI-driven hiring processes.
The Australian government is considering using AI to draft sensitive cabinet submissions as part of a broader strategy to implement AI across the public service. While some public servants report productivity benefits from AI tools, concerns about accuracy and security breaches remain significant.
California has enacted new AI safety and transparency laws, requiring businesses to provide pre-use notices and conduct risk assessments when using automated decision-making technologies. Meanwhile, Governor Newsom vetoed the ‘No Robo Bosses Act’, citing concerns over its ambiguity and potential impact on innocuous administrative tools.
This blog examines 18 AI-related laws that California enacted in 2024, highlighting several bills that have moved through the California legislature in 2025. It also chronicles California’s history of regulating AI and other emerging technologies.
Ekaterina Zaharieva, the EU’s first startup commissioner, emphasizes the importance of a unified regulatory framework for AI, asserting that it will foster a European spirit of innovation. She also highlights the launch of a €5bn Scale Up fund aimed at helping European startups scale globally without leaving the continent.