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Could there be an AI code of conduct? U.S., Europe working on voluntary rulesThe breathtaking rise of generative AI systems such as ChatGPT has dazzled users with their capability to mimic human responses while stirring fears about the risks they pose.TechMay 31
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Twitter drops out of EU’s voluntary pact to combat disinformationGoogle, TikTok, and Facebook parent Meta are among those that have signed up to the EU code, which requires companies to measure their work on combating disinformation.TechMay 26
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Meta hit with record-breaking $1.3B-euro fine for violating privacy lawsThe European Union slapped Meta with a record $1.3 billion privacy fine Monday and ordered it to stop transferring users' personal information across the Atlantic by October.WorldMay 22
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EU head says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen ahead of Ontario visitVon der Leyen will arrive in Canada this evening and her visit to Ottawa and Kingston, Ont., on Tuesday will focus on clean energy, trade and support for Ukraine.PoliticsMar 6
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EU, U.K. reveal ‘breakthrough’ post-Brexit deal on Northern IrelandThe agreement could end a dispute that has soured U.K.-EU relations and shaken Northern Ireland’s decades-old peace process.EconomyFeb 27
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European Union imposes new sanctions on top Russia officials, banks, tradeAsset freezes were slapped on three more Russian banks and seven Iranian companies, agencies, political parties or other organizations that manufacture military dronesWorldFeb 25
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18 migrants found dead in abandoned truck in Bulgaria: policePolice in Bulgaria on Friday discovered an abandoned truck containing the bodies of 18 migrants, who appeared to have suffocated to death.WorldFeb 17
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EU countries agree to additional price caps on refined Russian oil productsThe price caps are $100 per barrel on products that trade at a premium to crude, such as diesel, and $45 per barrel for products that trade at a discount, such as fuel oil.WorldFeb 3
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EU should list Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as terrorist group: Von der LeyenIranian leaders vowed tough action against protesters they have described as rioters, accusing enemies including the United States of fomenting the unrest.WorldJan 17
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European Union encourages pre-departure COVID-19 tests on passengers from ChinaThe European Union on Wednesday ``strongly encouraged'' its member states to impose pre-departure COVID-19 testing of passengers from China.WorldJan 4
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