The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) completed its investigation into Snapchat's "My AI" chatbot.

The European Commission hosted a high-level meeting to lay the groundwork for the upcoming AI Board, a key body in implementing the EU's landmark AI Act. The gathering aimed to "set the groundwork for the forthcoming implementation of the AI Act," which is expected to come into force in early August.

The Spanish Government published additional information on its AI Strategy 2024, which was approved on 15 May 2024. The strategy will be implemented during 2024-2025.

Meta Platforms announced that it will not launch its Meta AI models in Europe for now, following a request from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) to delay the company's plan to use user data for training AI systems. The decision comes in response to complaints filed by the European advocacy group noyb and calls to action from data protection authorities in several European countries.

The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (HmbBfDI) has issued a warning to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads users regarding Meta's new privacy policy. The policy plans to use personal data from these platforms to develop and improve AI technologies. With billions of users affected worldwide, the Commissioner, Thomas Fuchs, emphasises the urgency for users to object to this data processing by 26 June 2024.

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The Italian Competition Authority has imposed a EUR 3.5 million fine on Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. and its parent company, Meta Platforms Inc., for engaging in two unfair commercial practices related to the registration and management of Facebook and Instagram accounts.

On 3 June 2024, the EDPS has published its guidelines on generative Artificial Intelligence and personal data for EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies (EUIs). The guidelines aim to support p EUIs comply with the data protection obligations set out in Regulation (EU) 2018/1725, when using or developing generative AI tools (Photo: Wojciech Wiewiórowski, the European Data Protection Supervisor/EDPS).

Interview with CAIDP Europe Executive Director Karine Caunes regarding the launch of CAIDP Europe during the CPDP.ai 2024 conference.

The Austrian DPA stresses that GDPR remains crucial when processing personal data, even with the new AI regulation. Any AI system processing personal data must comply with the data protection principles and have a legal basis for processing. Automated individual decisions must adhere to Article 22 of GDPR, with the data controller bearing the burden of proof for lawful processing. If an AI system is non-compliant with the GDPR, the data protection authority must take corrective measures, including fines.

Concurrent with the AI Act's approval, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) released a report on ongoing investigations of OpenAI’s ChatGPT across the EU. The EDPB report highlights concerns about the use of personal data in training large language models (LLMs) and emphasizes the need for compliance with both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the AI Act.

The Center for AI and Digital Policy Europe proudly presented the AI Policy Leader Awards to distinguished individuals and organizations. These awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to defending fundamental rights, upholding the rule of law, and promoting democratic values in the realm of artificial intelligence policy.

Marking a final step in the legislative process, the Council of the European Union today approved the EU AI Act. In March, the European Parliament overwhelmingly endorsed the AI Act. The Act will next be published in the Official Journal. The law begins to go into force across the EU 20 days afterward.

CoE adopted the first-ever international legally binding treaty aimed at ensuring the respect of human rights, the rule of law and democracy legal standards in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Germany's privacy regulators are positioning themselves to play a central role in governing AI systems as new rules loom. The Data Protection Conference issued extensive guidance on lawfully deploying AI applications involving personal data. The recommendations cover legal bases, transparency, anti-discrimination checks and other requirements.

European Commission launches formal proceedings against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over potential violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Explore the Commission's concerns regarding deceptive advertising, political content visibility, and the availability of real-time monitoring tools. Stay informed on the investigation's progress and its implications for digital platforms and democratic processes in the EU.

The British government announced a new law that will criminalize the creation of sexually explicit 'deepfake' images without consent. Under the new legislation, set to be introduced as an amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill, those convicted of this offense will face prosecution and an unlimited fine.

Last week witnessed a key milestone as the Council of Europe finalized the draft Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence, set to become the first international treaty on AI. However, concerns persist over the convention's differentiated approach to regulating the private sector.

The European Union has launched a series of initiatives last week to enhance electoral integrity and address the challenges posed by AI in the lead-up to the 2024 European Parliament elections.

The past week witnessed significant developments in AI policy, as the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union confronted the rapid advancement of the technology and its wide-ranging implications.

Updated AI Index Ranks Policies and Practices in 80 Countries - Canada, Japan, Korea, and Colombia, Slovenia and the Netherlands Rank at Top.