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The EU gets serious about AI laws while Big Tech doubles down on investments

Using ChatGPT? You should read this first š
Good morning.
Whether you're using ChatGPT for work or play, today's newsletter is packed with must-read updates that you wonāt want to miss. Weāll talk about EU's stringent new AI laws and how they could reshape the industry. We are diving into OpenAI's internal drama, Siri's new features for IOS18, Elon Muskās massive funding moves and a exciting new update for Telegram. From regulatory shake-ups to groundbreaking tech advancements, weāve got all the AI news you need to stay informed and ahead of the curve. Dive in and stay updated!
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Everything you need to know about the EU laws on AI āļø
The European Union is taking a monumental step in regulating artificial intelligence with the upcoming AI Act, set to come into effect this summer. To enforce and innovate within this framework, the EU has unveiled the new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Office, structured into five specialized units. These include the Regulation and Compliance unit, which ensures the AI Act is uniformly enforced across all EU Member States, and the AI Safety unit, focused on identifying and mitigating risks associated with powerful general-purpose AI models. Thereās also the Excellence in AI and Robotics unit, supporting AI research and development, including the 'GenAI4EU' initiative for generative AI models. The AI for Social Good unit aims to implement projects where AI can bring positive societal impacts, and the AI Innovation and Policy Coordination unit will execute the EU's AI strategy, monitor trends, and foster an innovative ecosystem.
The AI Office will be a hub of over 140 experts developing Codes of Practice for AI developers, liaising with expert bodies, and preparing guidelines on AI system definitions and prohibitions. This office is central to the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive regulation on artificial intelligence, designed to ensure the safe and ethical development and use of AI within the EU. It classifies AI systems based on their risk levels, bans systems posing unacceptable risks like manipulation and mass surveillance, and sets strict requirements for high-risk systems impacting safety or fundamental rights. Generative AI models, like ChatGPT, must now disclose AI-generated content and comply with transparency rules, while advanced AI models will undergo thorough evaluations and incident reporting.
For AI users, this means a more regulated and safer environment. Developers will need to adhere to strict guidelines, ensuring their AI systems are ethical and transparent. Users can expect higher standards of safety and innovation, with startups and SMEs receiving support to develop and train AI models in controlled environments. The EU AI Act is set to redefine the landscape of artificial intelligence, making it a secure and progressive space for everyone involved. Dive into this new era of AI with the assurance that the EU is prioritizing safety, ethics, and innovation.
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