AI in Politics

A detailed analysis of France’s $400 million pledge to develop public-interest AI, examining whether it builds sovereign infrastructure or serves political interests.

An analysis of how Canadian data laws and international agreements challenge the notion that AI sovereignty depends on American jurisdiction.

Cohere, a Toronto-based AI company, acquires Heidelberg’s Aleph Alpha in a deal valued around $20B, raising questions about European sovereignty in AI.

Canadian AI advocate Al Vigier calls for transparency, opposing secret financial agreements with Palantir in national AI plans.

AI researchers and industry leaders urge a halt to exaggerated confidence claims in AI, citing risks to public trust and safety.

OpenAI is reportedly courting the Trump administration for potential investment, signaling a strategic shift amid political and technological debates.

OpenAI proposes a 5% stake to the Trump administration amid ongoing regulatory and political pressure, according to reports.

Die EU kündigt eine KI-Investitionsoffensive an, die nur einen Bruchteil realer Mittel umfasst. Das Programm ist eher eine Mobilisierung privater Investoren als eine tatsächliche Finanzierung.

European Commission’s InvestAI aims to mobilize €200 billion for AI, but only a fraction is actual public funding; most remains uncertain or planned.

Europe focused on regulating AI interfaces like cookie banners but neglected building the underlying AI technology, risking global competitiveness.