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10 AI Security Questions to Ask During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

10 AI Security Questions to Ask During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

As AI reshapes business, understanding its risks is crucial. Here are 10 key security questions to ask vendors and your internal teams.
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New Bruegel Research Challenges Zero Interest Rate Policy for Digital Money, Citing Disproportionate Impact on Less-Wealthy Households

New Bruegel Research Challenges Zero Interest Rate Policy for Digital Money, Citing Disproportionate Impact on Less-Wealthy Households

New Bruegel Research Challenges Zero Interest Rate Policy for Digital Money, Citing Disproportionate Impact on Less-Wealthy Households
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UK Considers Stricter AI Oversight Amidst EU's AI Act Implementation

UK Considers Stricter AI Oversight Amidst EU's AI Act Implementation

The United Kingdom is exploring the implementation of more stringent legal requirements for meaningful human oversight in artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This consideration is particularly focused on high-risk applications, such as algorithmic management, which have been identified as leading to potentially incorrect and unchallengeable AI evaluations. Currently, the UK operates under a principles-based, sector-led regulatory approach for AI, lacking specific AI legislation. This contrasts with the European Union, which adopted the AI Act in 2024. The EU's legislation mandates human oversight for high-risk AI applications, including algorithmic management, with this requirement set to become effective from December 2, 2027. The push for enhanced oversight in the UK aims to address concerns raised by workers, particularly in call centers, regarding opaque AI scoring systems and their impact on performance evaluations and compensation.
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European Commission Ends Funding for European Network Against Racism, Raising Concerns Among NGOs

European Commission Ends Funding for European Network Against Racism, Raising Concerns Among NGOs

The European Commission has decided to discontinue funding for the European Network Against Racism (ENAR), a network comprising over 140 anti-racist organizations across Europe. This decision has prompted deep alarm among 186 non-governmental organizations, including Human Rights Watch, who argue that it will undermine the European Union's democracy agenda. ENAR, founded in 1998, is Europe's largest anti-racism network and has been a key partner for the European Commission for over two decades. Its work includes advocating for policies like the Race Equality Directive and the Anti-Racism Action Plan, and funding grassroots organizations through its Empowerment and Resilience Fund. The withdrawal of core funding could potentially force ENAR to cease operations by the end of 2026.
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Nationalists gain ground in Bosnia election, raising fears of deeper instability

Nationalists gain ground in Bosnia election, raising fears of deeper instability

Nationalist parties have gained strength in Bosnia's recent election, with a pro-Russia leader rising in influence
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France, Germany propose new rapid EU trade response tool

France, Germany propose new rapid EU trade response tool

By Philip Blenkinsop and Andreas Rinke BRUSSELS/BERLIN, Oct 5 (Reuters) - France and Germany have proposed the European Union toughen itself up with a new rapid-action measure to strike back against countries that harm the bloc economically in a new world where trade is increasingly used as a weapon
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Factbox-Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns

Factbox-Countries weigh banning smart glasses over privacy concerns

Oct 6 (Reuters) - Governments, courts and companies are considering restrictions and examining existing rules on smart glasses amid worries that the technology, brought to mainstream by Meta's Ray-Bans, could be used to photograph, film or audio-record confidential materials or people without their
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EU Implements New Anti-Greenwashing Regulations Banning Vague Environmental Claims

EU Implements New Anti-Greenwashing Regulations Banning Vague Environmental Claims

EU Implements New Anti-Greenwashing Regulations Banning Vague Environmental Claims
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From SaaS Sprawl to AI Sprawl: The Cybersecurity Awareness Month Pivot

From SaaS Sprawl to AI Sprawl: The Cybersecurity Awareness Month Pivot

This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the focus shifts from the chaos of countless apps to the new, more complex security risks of AI sprawl.
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Sensible Biotechnologies Secures $47 Million to Advance Naturally Modified mRNA Platform

Sensible Biotechnologies Secures $47 Million to Advance Naturally Modified mRNA Platform

Sensible Biotechnologies, a company focused on developing naturally modified mRNA medicines, has secured $47 million in financing. This funding includes a Series A round led by Oxford Science Enterprises and up to $20 million in non-dilutive funding from the Government of Slovakia and the European Union. The investment will support the advancement and scaling of Sensible's integrated mRNA technology, specifically its VECTOR™ platform. This platform aims to overcome limitations of conventional synthetic mRNA production by using living cells to produce naturally modified mRNA. The company's approach is designed to reduce immunogenicity, achieve high protein expression, and avoid double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) contamination, a common issue with synthetic mRNA. Sensible Biotechnologies plans to use this financing to scale up its VECTOR platform, expand its AI-enabled mRNA design and high-throughput screening capabilities, and develop clinical-grade manufacturing capabilities.
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Sensible Biotechnologies Secures $47 Million to Advance Next-Generation mRNA Platform

Sensible Biotechnologies Secures $47 Million to Advance Next-Generation mRNA Platform

Sensible Biotechnologies Secures $47 Million to Advance Next-Generation mRNA Platform
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On a remote Greek island, empty classrooms signal a crisis across Europe

On a remote Greek island, empty classrooms signal a crisis across Europe

Greece’s remote islands are becoming a warning sign of Europe’s population decline, as falling birth rates and youth migration threaten schools and local communities