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EU AI Act Begins Enforcement Against 'Unacceptable Risk' AI Systems

February 2, 2025 14:00

The European Union's AI Act has reached its first compliance deadline, banning AI systems deemed to pose "unacceptable risk" as of February 2, 2025. These prohibited applications include AI for social scoring, emotion re...

Microsoft Establishes Advanced Planning Unit to Study AI's Societal Impact

January 31, 2025 18:22

Microsoft is creating a new Advanced Planning Unit (APU) within its Microsoft AI division to study the societal, health, and work implications of artificial intelligence. The unit will operate from the office of Microsof...