IO’s week: a cooky please?

By Bart Brouwers

In our Sunday newsletter, we, as editors, reflect on the past seven days. We do this on the initiative of our cartoonist Albert Jan Rasker. He chooses a subject, draws a picture, and we take it from there.

Last week the European Parliament – after many years of preparation – passed the AI Act. The law is seen as a model for the whole world. The new AI Act introduces risk categories for AI applications and sets strict requirements for systems with the highest risk. Key elements include bans on unauthorized use of facial recognition and mass surveillance, as well as transparency rules for generative AI systems. Companies that violate the law risk fines of up to 35 million euros or 7 percent of their revenue. This legislation, phased in starting in May, positions Europe as a world leader in AI regulation.

And yes, this law affects all parts of our society, as even Albert Jan has already figured out. So prepare yourself next time you have to go through the scanner: cookie please?

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EVolution

The clock is ticking, the deadline has been set: in 2035 the ban on the sale of cars with combustion engines will come into effect in the European Union. In 11 years, by law, newly sold cars will no longer be allowed to emit CO2. Therefore, on the way to 2035, we will see more and more electric vehicles (EVs) appearing to decarbonize the European car fleet. What are the prospects for the coming years? Now that the goal is set, we think it is important to educate our public more on this topic. This is how EVolution was born, our new series on electric driving that separates all facts from fiction. Last week, we published part 1. Many new episodes will follow in the coming weeks.