Tag: Artificial Intelligence

Italy Opens Antitrust Probe Into Meta Over AI Integration in WhatsApp
Several Meta companies are under antitrust investigation for abuse of dominant position in artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, Italy’s Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) announced that several Meta companies are under antitrust investigation for “alleged abuse of dominant position in artificial intelligence,” after preinstalling their AI service in the WhatsApp application without users’ consent. RELATED: U.S. […]
July 30, 2025

BRICS Countries Approve Principles for Global AI Governance at Rio de Janeiro Summit
Their declaration reflects the Global South’s vision for this strategic technology. At a summit held in Rio de Janeiro, BRICS member countries approved a declaration outlining principles for the global governance of artificial intelligence. RELATED: Mexico Proposes BRICS Allocate 1% of Military Spending to Development Fund Leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, […]
July 8, 2025

California Report Warns of Unregulated AI’s ‘Irreversible Harms’
A bill would eliminate existing bans on AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfake pornography, and robocall scams. On Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom released a report warning that, without proper safeguards, powerful artificial intelligence (AI) could induce severe and “potentially irreversible harms.” RELATED: Artificial Intelligence Dominates Industrial Landscape at Hannover Messe The 53-page AI policy […]
June 18, 2025

Venezuela Promotes a Plan for the Development of Artificial Intelligence
The objective is to build a future where AI becomes a tool for sustainable development and technological independence. On Wednesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the development of the National Artificial Intelligence Plan. RELATED: VP Rodriguez Assesses Advancements in China-Venezuela Cooperation The announcement, made on the first anniversary of the […]
April 24, 2025

Robot Pets Are Becoming Popular in Everyday Life in China
The spread of artificial pets is accompanied by an expansion of the consumer market for smart electronics and robotics. Humankind has been keeping pets, such as dogs and cats, for ages. However, this practice is being reimagined as cutting-edge technologies, notably artificial intelligence (AI), give rise to a burgeoning realm of robot “pets” that are […]
April 11, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Dominates Industrial Landscape at Hannover Messe
Demand for humanoid robots is expected to grow by 60 percent annually over the next few decades. The sprawling halls of Hannover Messe, a leading annual trade fair in Germany, have long been considered a barometer of industrial innovation. RELATED: U.S. and UK Fail to Commit to Promoting Ethical and Open Artificial Intelligence This year’s […]
April 4, 2025

U.S. and UK Fail to Commit to Promoting Ethical and Open Artificial Intelligence
Participants at the Paris Summit pledged to prevent market concentration in the AI sector. On Tuesday, the United States and the United Kingdom did not sign the declaration issued by the Paris Action Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which calls for the application of this technology to be open and ethical. RELATED: California Governor Newsom […]
February 11, 2025

DeepSeek Means a ‘Turning Point’ for AI Race, Former Google CEO Says
China’s ability to compete using fewer resources demonstrates the need for the U.S. to intensify its open-source AI efforts. In an op-ed published on Tuesday in The Washington Post, Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt described DeepSeek’s rise as “a turning point” in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race. RELATED: Chinese Firm DeepSeek’s Entry Into AI […]
January 29, 2025

Second Transformation of Maduro’s 7 Transformations Plan: A New Era for AI and Urban Growth
This effort includes approving the acquisition and assembly of 2,000 new bus units to enhance citizen mobility across various regions. Related: President Maduro Activates the Second “T” of the Plan of the Seven Transformations During the inauguration of the second transformation, President Nicolás Maduro Moros announced that some of his measures will focus on implementing […]
January 27, 2025

Chinese Firm DeepSeek’s Entry Into AI Hits U.S. Companies
Heavy losses experienced by AI companies have led the tech-heavy Nasdaq index to fall more than 4%. The unexpected entry of the Chinese company DeepSeek as a new player in the artificial intelligence (AI) market has shaken the dominance of U.S. companies like Nvidia, whose shares plunged more than 12% in pre-market trading on Wall […]