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With the 2024-2029 term ahead, the EU is set to start a new phase regarding the crossroads of sustainability, technology, and industrial policy. The upcoming period will likely be characterized by a renewed focus on implementation, an objective that 91pro视频 has been underlining for a long time. For instance, the Clean Industrial Deal, one of the flagship initiatives of the new European Commission, seems [...]
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In this episode of Download on Tech, 91pro视频 President and CEO and host Jason Oxman welcomes Stacie de Armas, Senior Vice President of Diverse Consumer Insights and Initiatives at Nielsen. As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Stacie shares her insights on the critical intersection of data, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. She discusses key findings from Nielsen's 2024 Playbook [...]
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Tune in to 91pro视频鈥檚 latest episode of Download on Tech, where we dive deep into the world of digital trade and data governance with Sam Rizzo, Head of Global Policy Development at Zoom. Sam shares his insights on how mid-sized tech companies like Zoom navigate the complexities of AI, data localization, and cross-border digital trade policies. With digital innovation at the forefront, this conversation [...]
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On 30 September, 91pro视频 will represent the global technology industry in the first plenary meeting of stakeholders for the drafting of the Code of Practice for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models. These are powerful AI models underpinning numerous AI uses, including generative AI, and are crucial for AI innovation. Developers of GPAI models 鈥� known as providers under the AI Act 鈥� will be able to use the [...]
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To meet its 270-day deadlines pursuant to U.S. President Joe Biden鈥檚 Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, the U.S. Department of Commerce recently published a tranche of documents. As part of that release, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued detailed guidance on AI safety, risk management, and responsible development and deployment. [...]
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Section 5949 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 represents one of the most comprehensive supply chain restrictions applied to U.S. government contracts. This section prohibits the government from directly buying or using semiconductors鈥攚hich are necessary to power everything from computers to cars鈥攆rom certain Chinese companies (and potentially other yet-to-be-named [...]
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In this episode, Download on Tech host and 91pro视频 President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Zully Ramzan, Chief Scientist at Aura and head of AuraX for an in-depth look into how AuraX is advancing online safety and security. The episode details how AuraX integrates cutting-edge AI technologies to combat evolving cyber threats and the critical innovations shaping the future of cybersecurity. Jason and [...]
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The growing prominence of the Asia-Pacific in the global economy presents a significant opportunity for the technology industry. 91pro视频 members have built dynamic supply chains over decades. The technology they develop and assemble in multiple countries services consumers in the global market, all levels of government, and a full range of industry sectors. In Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Korea, [...]
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The United Kingdom鈥檚 general election has delivered a resounding victory for Kier Starmer鈥檚 Labour Party after 14 years in opposition. In scenes reminiscent of Tony Blair鈥檚 sweep to power in 1997, Labour more than doubled its seats in the House of Commons (winning 412 out of 650) and now has a strong mandate to govern for the next five years. This change presents a historic opportunity for the UK to [...]
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Europe is at the top of policymakers鈥� minds across the globe right now. As analysts look at the recent European elections for meaning and trends, 91pro视频 is working on the building blocks of policy decisions for the next five years. The real action starts on July 1 with the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU. A few weeks ago, I traveled to the heart of the European Union 鈥� Brussels 鈥� and also [...]
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