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The odd-bunch alliance of those who dream of reg capture, EA-pilled folks, attention-seeking randos, and foreign adversaries who join in to throw more fuel on AI fear-mongering is the biggest threat to America’s lead in what will prove to be the most important race ever. #AI #TechPolicy #Innovation #US

AI backlash is only getting started — AI is unpopular and climbing up the political agenda. The fiercest fights so far have been in US, where protests against data centres have scuppered $100bn-worth of projects, and 40% want AI banned from most industries https://t.co/3kGYnCvS7O #AIBacklash #DataPrivacy #TechPolicy #US

Physical media is making a comeback and it's easy to see why. When you buy a CD, it's yours. When you "buy" digital media, it can disappear if licensing deals change. Ownership should actually mean ownership. 📀💻 #ConsumerRights #DigitalOwnership #ConsumerProtection #TechPolicy #DigitalOwnership #ConsumerRights #TechPolicy #Thetweetdoesnotspecificallymentionanycountries.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.

Worth considering that U.S. companies are well on the way to simply ending up as "AI primes" working mostly for the government. This isn't a bad future necessarily, but it isn't exactly technocapital unchained, to understand the future you need more institutional models than #AI #TechPolicy #FutureOfWork #US

China is responding to the proposed U.S. MATCH Act, which seeks to limit its chipmakers' ability to compete in the global AI race, by publicly condemning the legislation, preparing countermeasures, and raising the issue in diplomatic discussions ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. #China #TechPolicy #AIRace #CN #US #JP #NL

During U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, artificial intelligence will be a key topic amidst escalating U.S.-China tensions over AI technology, though substantial agreements are unlikely due to differing perspectives on governance and security risks related to AI advancements. #ArtificialIntelligence #USChinaRelations #TechPolicy #US #CN

A new independent institute aiming to enhance the safety of artificial intelligence for children will launch in Denmark, modeled after car crash-test ratings, seeking to establish transparent AI safety standards and independent testing, while funded by philanthropic and industry sources including key AI players. #AISafety #ChildProtection #TechPolicy #US #DK #EU #UK

The Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, Elma Saiz, has led a meeting with representatives from major tech corporations —Meta, Google, X, and TikTok— where they discussed strengthening mechanisms to detect and eliminate content that the Government... (Original: “La ministra de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones, Elma Saiz, ha liderado una reunión con representantes de grandes corporaciones tecnológicas —Meta, Google, X y TikTok— en la que se ha hablado de reforzar los mecanismos para detectar y eliminar contenidos que el Gobierno) #ContentModeration #TechPolicy #Inclusion #ES

A recent report reveals a covert influencer marketing campaign that promotes "American AI" while instilling fear about Chinese AI, backed by marketing agencies paying creators to subtly convey these messages, which raises concerns about AI policy and public trust amidst a landscape where political and corporate interests manipulate public perception. #InfluencerMarketing #ArtificialIntelligence #TechPolicy #CN #US #GB

The Digital Markets Act (DMA), effective since May 2023, compels major tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta to enhance competition by allowing users to choose alternative services and ensure interoperability, but while it has sparked some positive changes such as cross-platform messaging and increased browser choices, critics argue that it has also led to a more complex user experience and raised concerns about regulatory compliance slowing innovation. #DigitalRegulation #ConsumerRights #TechPolicy #EU #DE #LV #US

If poorly managed, inadequately protected, and misused, data centers could pose a serious threat to the future of humanity. To prevent this and make the best use of them, we need to implement the equivalent of a “digital Seveso Directive.” My new column for @lesechos is online. https://t.co/sxt5TsehLp #DataSecurity #DigitalSafety #TechPolicy #Thearticledoesnotexplicitlymentionanyspecificcountries.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.

President Donald Trump is considering implementing government oversight on artificial intelligence (AI) models, shifting from a previously non-interventionist stance, as discussions among White House officials and tech executives suggest the formation of a task force to establish regulatory procedures in response to growing public concerns over AI's impact on various sectors. #ArtificialIntelligence #TechPolicy #GovernmentOversight #US #UK #CN #IR #FR

On April 28, the European Commission's first review of the Digital Markets Act confirmed its effectiveness in enhancing consumer rights and competition, while suggesting stronger enforcement amid concerns about compliance and adaptation to evolving digital landscapes, such as AI and cloud services. #DigitalMarkets #Regulation #TechPolicy #EU #LT #US