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World’s first major AI law enters into force — here’s what it means for U.S. tech giants
Jacqueline Choi
August 26, 2024
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👨⚖️ World’s first major AI law enters into force — here’s what it means for U.S. tech giants
🚕 Waymo to begin testing driverless robotaxis on San Francisco freeways
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The European Union’s landmark artificial intelligence law officially enters into force Thursday — and it means tough changes for American technology giants.
The AI Act is a piece of EU legislation governing artificial intelligence. First proposed by the European Commission in 2020, the law aims to address the negative impacts of AI. The regulation sets out a comprehensive and harmonized regulatory framework for AI across the EU.
It will primarily target large U.S. technology companies, which are currently the primary builders and developers of the most advanced AI systems. However, plenty other businesses will come under the scope of the rules — even non-tech firms.
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Waymo plans to start testing its fully autonomous vehicles with no human safety driver on freeways in the San Francisco Bay Area this week. Its employees will be the first guinea pigs, and initial testing will start outside rush hour with “less than a handful” of vehicles. For those who didn’t already know, Waymo got the approval from California regulators to charge for autonomous rides on the freeway back in March, so this is a step toward achieving that.
The move comes as Waymo — flush with an additional $5 billion investment from Alphabet — pushes to expand in SF. Last week, Waymo added 10 square miles to its robotaxi service area to include cities surrounding the city, including Daly City, Broadmoor and Colma.
TechCrunch also recently reported that Waymo is ramping up efforts to access pickup and drop-offs at San Francisco International Airport.
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