Topic: Policy
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The EU proposes the AI Act
The European Commission publishes a risk-tiered regulatory framework for AI.
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Google ousts Timnit Gebru
A dispute over the Stochastic Parrots paper ends the AI ethics co-lead’s employment.
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US issues its first national AI strategy
Executive Order 13859 directs federal AI research and standards work.
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China publishes its New Generation AI plan
Beijing sets out a national strategy to lead the world in AI by 2030.
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The Lisp machine market collapses
Specialised AI hardware is wiped out by cheaper general-purpose workstations.
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The Lighthill report triggers the first AI winter
A commissioned UK review concludes AI has failed to deliver on its promises.
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EU AI Act transparency obligations take effect
Transparency requirements for general-purpose AI systems are now in force for providers placing models on the EU market.