A recent paper, “Thinking - Fast, Slow, and Artificial,” suggests something much more fundamental: AI is becoming a third cognitive system. It’s not just something we use; it’s something we’ve started to think with. And in some cases, it’s something we think instead of. image AI generated with […]
The EU AI Act story continues..
The EU AI Act story continues and the latest development reinforces something we’ve been tracking closely. Last week, Members of the European Parliament supported postponing key parts of the AI Act, particularly around high-risk systems. This isn’t a step back. It’s a signal that the implementation […]
Why "The computer said so" is no longer a legal defense
We recently came across a truly harrowing story about Angela Lipps, a 50-year-old grandmother from Tennessee. She was arrested at gunpoint while babysitting and spent nearly six months in jail for a crime she didn’t commit all because a facial recognition tool in North Dakota flagged her as a […]
Free AI Act Readiness Check
Most “AI compliance tools” start with this: Enter your email. Create an account. Join our mailing list. Leave a comment. We decided to do the opposite. We built a free AI Act High-Risk Readiness Check that you can use: • without registration • without leaving your email • completely […]
The Anthropic Split and the European Blind Spot: Addressing the Elephant in the Room
The breaking news from Washington this week where the Trump administration effectively banned Anthropic from government contracts is more than just a business dispute. It is a watershed moment for AI safety ethics. For those who missed it: The split reportedly occurred because Anthropic refused to […]
Can AI predict future criminals? And should it?
Recent reporting in The Standard (“Artificial intelligence could be used to predict the criminals of the future”) highlights that the UK Ministry of Justice is exploring whether AI could identify children at risk of future offending by analysing data from health, education, social care, police and […]
AI Act Update: Council Reins in Digital Omnibus Deregulation
Late last week, the Council of the EU circulated its first compromise text regarding the "Digital Omnibus" proposal. For organizations hoping the Commission’s November proposal would delay implementation or slash administrative duties, the latest text serves as a significant reality check. […]
Its just a draft might be the most dangerous sentence in AI adoption.
"It’s just a draft" might be the most dangerous sentence in AI adoption. I’ve been watching the discussion around U.S. agencies using generative AI to draft transportation regulations. Source Prorepublica What stands out isn’t the technology but it’s the pattern. AI starts as a drafting […]
Beyond Borders: Navigating the EU AI Act for non-European innovators.
There is a common misconception circulating that the EU AI Act is only a "European problem." In reality, the Act’s reach is global, and its impact on non-EU companies is one of its most significant features. Much like the GDPR redefined global data privacy, the EU AI Act introduces […]
Do you know how the AI Auditors are training for the EU AI Act?
The authorities responsible for enforcing the EU AI Act aren’t just reading the law, they are running simulations, analysing "Red Flags," and practicing how to spot non-compliance in real-world scenarios in order to support organisations with AI Act compliance UNESCO, in partnership with […]