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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.

Spotify to Cut 1,500 Jobs in Third Round of Layoffs this Year

The music streaming service has expanded into podcasting and audiobooks but found it difficult to turn a consistent profit.

Palantir Wins Big N.H.S. Contract Despite U.K. Criticism

The Peter Thiel-owned company overcame opposition from activists, doctors and lawmakers to sign a lucrative deal with England’s National Health Service.

Rishi Sunak Interviews Elon Musk on Perils and Benefits of A.I.

Some saw the prime minister’s conversation with the tech billionaire as an attempt to raise Britain’s standing with entrepreneurs and tech companies at a time...

Microsoft Wins Critical Approval for Activision Deal by Britain’s C.M.A.

The $69 billion video game acquisition is expected to be finalized soon after the sign-off from British regulators.

Amazon to Invest Up to $4 Billion in A.I. Start-up Anthropic

Tech giants have been partnering with up-and-coming A.I. start-ups, like Microsoft backing OpenAI, but Amazon has not been as active as rivals until now.

Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal: U.K. Agency Signals Approval

Britain’s antitrust regulator said the companies had addressed its main concerns about the $69 billion deal, though final approval is yet to come.

Britain Passes Sweeping New Online Safety Law

The far-reaching bill had set off debates about balancing free speech and privacy rights against efforts to halt the spread of harmful content online.

TikTok Fined by European Union for Mishandling Child Data

The data-collection practices of TikTok that were cited by the European Union are becoming a common target for global regulators.

Microsoft Offers U.K. Changes to Activision Deal

An acquisition that once faced long odds now appears to be on a path toward approval.