MEPs are preparing to debate Europe’s AI Act. These are the most contentious issues.
The EU’s AI Act will be fiercely debated in the coming months. Tech Monitor assesses the key concerns among businesses, MEPs and human rights groups.
Policy / Privacy and data protection
Privacy and data protection
AI is mostly governed by ‘soft law’. But that is set to change
Instead of hard law, AI is governed by a patchwork of guidelines and ethics programmes. Could these help inform upcoming legislation?
After a year of limbo a EU-US data privacy agreement still hangs in the balance
Last year, the Privacy Shield was invalidated by the CJEU. A year on, talks haven't yielded an alternative solution.
Big cloud providers face new regulatory hurdles in banking
The financial services industry is embracing cloud. But this is creating risks that will likely mean more regulatory scrutiny of providers in future.
Is this the end for GDPR in the UK? Rishi Sunak says “you don’t need GDPR to have data adequacy”
Addressing a conference with tech industry leaders in East London, the chancellor said the UK is now in charge of its own data protection rules and it should move beyond the "box-ticking exercise" that hinders innovation.
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UK wants to remove the human from the loop in algorithmic decision making
The UK's post-Brexit data plans include potentially reforming rules around AI decision making. But experts say the costs could outweigh the benefits.
AI facial estimation trials ‘won’t solve the problem of underage drinking’
A trial will evaluate the use of AI technology to stop underage people buying alcohol. But it may exacerbate the problem it seeks to solve.
Why is China cracking down on its tech industry?
The Chinese government is on a regulatory crusade against its tech industry. Its motivations are complex.
Regulators are struggling to keep up with biometrics
A case against McDonald’s in the US has exposed a fragile legal framework on biometric data acquisition.
Is the UK steering its data laws away from GDPR?
The UK government has unveiled plans to create "a world-leading data policy" that removes barriers to innovation and growth. Observers are divided on whether this means divergence from GDPR.
Start-up body Coadec ‘baffled’ by UK’s new Children’s Code
The UK's Children's Code is due to be enforced from next week. Critics say its scope is unclear and fails to address the underlying causes of harm to children online.
Here’s what ‘China’s GDPR’ means for international businesses
China's Personal Information Protection Law, approved last week, presents new risks and opportunities for companies handling Chinese citizens' data.
Apple’s plan to track down abusive images could cause problems for employers
The tech giant wants to scan devices directly to find and report abusive images. The implications for business could be substantial.
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