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April 8, 2025

EPA Employees Monitored by Trump's AI Surveillance Team

Elon Musk's DOGE team has been using artificial intelligence to monitor communications of federal agency employees, including those at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for signs of disloyalty to President Donald Trump and his agenda. Trump administration officials have informed some U.S. government employees about the surveillance, which is allegedly being used to identify individuals whose work does not align with the administration's mission. The EPA has confirmed using AI to optimize agency functions, but disputes that it is being used for personnel decisions in concert with DOGE.

https://www.rawstory.com/doge-artificial-intelligence-surveillance/

April 8, 2025

EPA Uses Musk's AI to Monitor Worker Chats

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been using AI technology developed by Elon Musk's group, DOGE, to monitor workers' communications, including Microsoft Teams chats. The EPA managers were told that the AI was looking for language considered hostile to Trump or Musk, and that employees who did not align with the administration's mission would be targeted. This has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts and government ethicists about data security practices and potential abuse of power. DOGE is also using Signal, a private messaging app, which has added to growing concerns over transparency in its operations. The EPA has acknowledged it is exploring AI for administrative efficiency but denied using it to surveil workers.

https://channelnewsasia.com/business/musks-doge-using-ai-snoop-us-federal-workers-sources-say-5051791

April 8, 2025

EU Imposes Stricter AI Regulations on High-Risk Industries

The European Union's artificial intelligence law targets high-risk uses of AI, including facial recognition and autonomous vehicles, with a multi-phase compliance process that began this year. Companies must adapt to the new regulations, which will be enforced over several years, according to Rachael Daigle, editor of Bloomberg Law.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/corporate-legal-teams-take-on-worlds-broadest-ai-framework

April 8, 2025

EU Imposes Stricter Rules on High-Risk AI Systems

The European Union's new AI law targets high-risk uses of artificial intelligence, with compliance deadlines set to take effect in a multi-phase process over several years. Companies may be liable for non-compliance, as the law aims to regulate the use of AI in various sectors, including healthcare and finance. The EU's AI Act is part of a broader effort to address concerns around data protection and safety.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/esg/corporate-legal-teams-take-on-worlds-broadest-ai-framework

April 8, 2025

EU's AI Act Impacts Global Tech Companies

The European Union's AI Act has taken effect, impacting companies worldwide that use or sell AI systems in the EU. The law requires corporations to assess and manage risks associated with their AI use, depending on their role and the potential harm to individuals. This regulation aims to protect consumers from AI-related harms, with general-purpose AI rules set to come into effect next.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/worlds-broadest-ai-law-pushes-legal-teams-on-managing-risk

April 8, 2025

EU's AI Law Targets High-Risk Tech Applications

The European Union's new AI law targets high-risk uses of artificial intelligence, with corporate legal teams facing significant compliance challenges as the first deadlines begin to take effect in a multi-phase process over several years. The EU AI Act aims to regulate the development and deployment of AI systems, particularly those that pose a risk to society. Companies are likely to be held accountable for non-compliance, highlighting the need for careful planning and implementation of the new regulations.

https://news.bloomberglaw.com/tech-and-telecom-law/corporate-legal-teams-take-on-worlds-broadest-ai-framework

April 8, 2025

FILMPAC Unveils Superset for Authentic AI Training Data

FILMPAC has announced SUPERSET, a custom AI video training dataset launching in Summer 2025, to address challenges in generative AI by providing high-quality, human-driven video footage of authentic expressions, gestures, motion, and interactions.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/filmpac-introduces-superset--the-future-of-ai-video-training-data-302421453.html

April 8, 2025

Google Offers DeepMind Staff Year-Long Sabbatical Pay

Google is giving DeepMind staff a year-long paid break to prevent them from joining rival companies in the AI wars. The move comes as Google seeks to maintain its dominance in artificial intelligence. This decision affects employees who have been approached by other tech giants, including Microsoft and Amazon, with lucrative offers.

https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/ai-wars-google-is-giving-deepmind-staff-year-long-paid-break-to-stop-them-from-joining-rivals-gemini-chatgpt-11744076994363.html

April 8, 2025

Google Pays Idle AI Experts to Stay Loyal

Google's billion-dollar AI experts are being paid to sit idle, rather than defecting to rival OpenAI, according to a report. The practice is seen as a way for the company to maintain its competitive edge in the field of artificial intelligence. Google has been investing heavily in AI research and development, with a focus on creating more advanced and sophisticated models. However, some experts have expressed concerns that the company's approach may be stifling innovation, leading to a brain drain of top talent.

https://interestingengineering.com/culture/google-blocking-employees-joining-rivals