‘Stay True to the Act, Stay True to Culture’ held a meeting in Brussels on May 20, amid fears about AI policy implementation in the EU.
European Council: The New ‘AI Act’ Gets Final Approval
Penalties: A breach of the EU’s AI Act could fine a company as much €35 million euros or 7 percent of its annual global revenues.
World Book Day: EU to Exclude Book Industry from Late Payment Regulations
Publishers and booksellers worked together to secure an exemption from the EU’s late payment legislation, a decision that protects the publishing’s unique business model.
UK, German, Italian Publishers on AI Policy Developments
A vote at the EU and a new report from the House of Lords in London prompts international publishing leadership approval, determination.
European Publishers Call on Committee To Approve AI Act
‘To help set a global standard in AI regulation,’ FEP’s statement says, Europe’s AI Act needs permanent-representative committee approval.
Canada Calls for AI Input With Copyright Needs Still Unmet
Ottawa is working through an AI inquiry while Canada’s publishing industry is ‘still waiting for ministers to honor their commitment.’
Europe’s AI Act Is Agreed; Final Vote Early in 2024
The world’s first broad-based legislation on artificial intelligence is approved in European Union negotiators’ marathon sessions.
Italian Publishers: Toughen Europe’s AI Act Regulations
As Europe’s trilogue approaches, Italy’s publishers and sister organizations demand stronger, not weaker, regulations on AI.
European Publishers Hail Parliament’s Book Sector Report
The European Parliament’s book-sector review names books and reading as “the second cultural activity” behind watching and listening.
Italy’s Publishers and Artificial Intelligence in Europe
As the European Parliament works through its ‘AI Act’ legislation, Italy’s publishers back the country’s industrial sector’s position.