AI in Governance
AI governance, regulations, ethics, and policy developments
AI 'agent' fever comes with lurking security threats
Artificial intelligence "agents" promise to save users time and energy by automating tasks, but the growing power of systems like OpenClaw is setting cybersecurity experts on edge. Powered by a wave of hype, OpenClaw today claims more than three mil…
The Irish Times view on artificial intelligence: self-regulation is a dangerous myth
Many believe the risks associated with AI far outweigh those of an unregulated financial sector
When AI runs the firm, who pays tax?
The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping our governance and taxation landscape. With AI systems becoming increasingly self-sufficient, there's a pressing need to reevaluate existing legal frameworks. While the current productivity spike from AI is adv…
Snap Inc blames AI as it lays off 1,000 workers
Cuts by Snapchat’s parent company come in response to a declining stock price and pressure from an activist investor
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over new rules for artificial intelligence
Company claims law regulating AI systems, set to go into effect in June, infringes on its first amendment rights
Campaign groups rail against Palantir, but the UK contracts keep coming
AI analytics firm has become influential in Whitehall, and FCA deal gives it yet more access to data
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
Industry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate
US companies accused of ‘AI washing’ in citing artificial intelligence for job losses
While AI is having an impact on the workplace, experts suggest tariffs, overhiring during the pandemic and simply maximising profits may be bigger factors
UK privacy watchdog opens inquiry into X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
Information Commissioner’s Office to investigate whether Elon Musk’s firms have complied with data protection law
What is Moltbook? The strange new social media site for AI bots
A bit like Reddit for artificial intelligence, Moltbook allows AI agents – bots built by humans – to post and interact with each other. People are allowed as observers only
Government using machine learning to help create draft plans for NDIS participants, documents reveal
<strong>Exclusive:</strong> NDIA defines machine learning as a subset of AI that uses algorithms to learn from data and make decisions or predictions
AI pioneer announces non-profit to develop ‘honest’ artificial intelligence
Yoshua Bengio’s organisation plans to create system to act as guardrail against AI agents trying to deceive humans