Category: European Union

E.U. Moves to Tap Frozen Russian Assets to Help Ukraine

A plan to use interest earned on frozen Russian central bank assets could provide up to 15 billion euros for Ukraine, but faces hurdles before final approval.
E.U. Agrees on AI Act, Landmark Regulation for Artificial Intelligence

The agreement over the A.I. Act solidifies one of the world’s first comprehensive attempts to limit the use of artificial intelligence.
E.U. Relaxes Trade Rules on Electric Cars From Britain

The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles.
E.U. Relaxes Trade Rules on Electric Cars from Britain

The British and European car industries had lobbied for a delay in a measure that would have added costly tariffs to many electric vehicles.
How Nations Are Losing a Global Race to Tackle A.I.’s Harms

Alarmed by the power of artificial intelligence, Europe, the United States and others are trying to respond — but the technology is evolving more rapidly than their policies.
Apple Texting With Android Users to Improve Next Year

Longstanding texting problems between Android and Apple owners will ease next year. Among other changes, users will be able to send better-quality videos and photos.
Fake Reviews Are Rampant Online. Can a Crackdown End Them?

A wave of regulation and industry action have placed the flourishing fake review business on notice. But experts say the problem may be insurmountable.
U.S. Looks to Allay European Fears of a Subsidy War

Wally Adeyemo, the deputy Treasury secretary, will argue in a speech in Germany that the Biden administration’s climate law is not protectionist.
Inside Google’s Plan to Stop Apple From Getting Serious About Search

Google has worried for years that Apple would one day expand its internet search technology, and has been working on ways to prevent that from happening.
U.S. Tries New Tack on Russian Disinformation: Pre-Empting It

The State Department’s Global Engagement Center is taking the unusual step of disclosing a covert Russian operation when it is barely off the ground.
Yellen Assures Europe That U.S. Will Provide More Funds for Ukraine

The Treasury secretary reassured allies that the Biden administration was not backing away from Ukraine despite opposition in Congress.
Yellen Assures Europe That U.S. Will Provide More Funds for Ukraine

The Treasury secretary reassured allies that the Biden administration was not backing away from Ukraine despite opposition in Congress.