How the EU Could Set the Global Standard for Trustworthy AI
The European Union has a unique chance to shape the way the world approaches AI. According to Resham Kotecha, Global Head of Policy at the Open Data Institute (ODI), the EU can demonstrate that protecting citizens’ rights and fostering innovation are not mutually exclusive. The ODI’s European Data and AI Policy Manifesto outlines six principles […]
Switzerland Unveils Apertus: A Fully Open AI Model
A coalition of Swiss institutions—including EPFL, ETH Zurich, and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre (CSCS)—has launched Apertus, an open AI model designed with accessibility at its core. Every detail, from its architecture to its training data, is available for public inspection. The project aims to set a new standard for trustworthy and sovereign AI, offering […]
UK AI Industry Surges with Record Investment
The UK’s AI sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, expanding at a pace 150 times faster than the wider economy since 2022. Revenues have skyrocketed to £23.9 billion, fuelled by a vibrant ecosystem of more than 5,800 AI companies—representing a 58% increase in just one year. Importantly, over 90% of these firms are small and medium-sized […]