Tag: Compliance
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More websites are blocking AI agents: implications for automated research
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AI agents are expected to research the internet independently, gather information and carry out complex tasks. But an increasing number of websites are restricting their access. As The Verge reports, AI agents from OpenAI, Meta and other providers are encountering growing technical and legal barriers. Companies such as Amazon, Yelp and Delta Air Lines are…
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Mistral Large 4: European AI model aims to compete with US and Chinese rivals
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French AI company Mistral AI unveiled its new language model, Mistral Large 4 (ML4), on 6 October. It is currently available as a preview, with the final version expected by the end of the month. Known by the nickname “Le Chonk”, the model has one trillion parameters and, according to Mistral, is designed to compete…
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Ecosia turns to non-European open-weight models for AI search instead of Mistral
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According to a survey by the German digital industry association Bitkom, German companies have so far made little use of AI from China. The Berlin-based search engine Ecosia is now taking a different approach: it is ending its collaboration with French AI provider Mistral AI and will rely more heavily on open-weight models, including systems…
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Watermarks for AI-generated text: are they watering down our knowledge?
In the coming weeks, according to OpenAI, AI-generated texts produced by ChatGPT and Codex within the European Union are set to include invisible watermarks. This is a response to the transparency requirements of the EU AI Act, which calls for machine-readable labelling of AI-generated content. Watermarks are statistical patterns. The technology, called textGrain, embeds statistical…
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The Bundestag develops its own AI chatbot
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The German Bundestag plans to make its own AI chatbot available to MPs and staff by the end of 2026. It is intended to support common knowledge and writing tasks, such as transcribing spoken content, editing and improving texts, preparing presentations and sorting routine enquiries. Another planned use is the categorisation of enquiries from members…
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AISI Germany turns its attention to AI risks
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A new public body, the Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI) Germany, is being established to examine and assess security-related risks associated with advanced AI systems. These include scenarios in which AI agents unexpectedly break out of designated testing or control environments. The aim is to evaluate the opportunities and risks posed by powerful AI models…
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How neutral are Google’s AI Overviews on election-related queries?
AlgorithmWatch is a non-profit organisation based in Berlin and Zurich that examines the societal impact of algorithms and artificial intelligence. In July 2026, the NGO investigated the responses generated by Google’s AI Overviews for election-related search queries. Using Google’s “Search Researcher Result API”, AlgorithmWatch analysed 4,480 searches relating to the 2026 state elections in Saxony-Anhalt…
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When AI becomes routine: Which research skills need to be preserved?
As the use of AI in businesses grows, one question is becoming increasingly important: is it enough simply to ensure that AI systems meet legal and technical requirements? The EU research project AIOLIA argues that responsible AI use needs to go further. Alongside data protection and transparency, AI ethics also plays a crucial role. One…
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Google Adjusts Data Storage for AI Training
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Google recently changed its privacy settings and can now store additional user data, including images, files, and audio and video recordings. This data may be used to improve and train its own AI models unless users opt out. This also includes images uploaded via Google Lens, as well as voice input and audio recordings. Voice…