Generative AI: California enacts anti-Terminator law
The first of its kind in the United States, California's SB 53 law, recently signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to supervise the most powerful AI developers by imposing transparency and safety requirements. A pragmatic exercise, the text aims to mitigate the most serious risks while preserving innovation…
Piracy : Sweden wants to criminalize illegal IPTV consumption
Sweden is proposing to explicitly prohibit the consumption of illegal IPTV services, while providing for penalties for users and blocking measures to protect the rights of rights holders. Sweden wants to step up the fight against audiovisual piracy. On Tuesday, Minister of Culture Parisa Liljestrand welcomed the findings of a…
Culture, democracy and information: AgoraEU raises doubts
The European Commission's major Agora EU project, which combines support for culture, information and citizens' associations, is raising concerns about transparency, media independence and the risk of diluting the funding allocated to artistic creation. On September 25, the European Commission presented to the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education…
eSim, satellite, point-to-point, the soft revolution in telecoms
Holafly, the pioneer of eSIMs for travelers, is experiencing explosive growth with $500 million in revenues, redefining mobile connectivity on a global scale with unlimited data plans and rapid installation. The concept launched in 2017 by Holafly around mobile connectivity has quickly established itself in the travel technology sector. Indeed,…
ARCEP : a new approach to tackle fears about digital technology
French networks regulator Arcep confirms the expansion of its role by committing to a dialogue approach on the issues and tensions of digital in France, as evidenced by its note "Choisir son numérique" published today. Under the chairmanship of Laure de la Raudière, Arcep (Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques…
Youth and social networks: the French regulator wants to mobilize platforms
Arcom, through a survey of 2,000 teenagers and parents, highlights the intensive digital uses of young people and the associated risks, and sets priorities for the coming months in terms of age verification and adapting platforms to young users. As Martin Ajdari, President of Arcom - the French communications regulator…
AI music: Spotify clarifies the rules of the game
Spotify announces a significant update to its artificial intelligence policies, aimed at protecting artists from identity theft and the overproduction of low-quality content, while promoting transparency on the use of AI in music creation. Spotify today announces a substantial update to its artificial intelligence policies. The global streaming giant reminds…