EU's AI Act in Force, Google's Gemma-2-2B Advancements, and More

The EU's landmark AI Act has entered into force, aiming to drive innovation while protecting citizens' rights. The law bans high-risk uses and requires compliance by 2026, with fines up to 7% of revenue.

Google has announced advancements in AI models, introducing Gemma-2-2B for text generation, ShieldGemma for content moderation, and Gemma Scope for model interpretability. These tools aim to provide accessible AI tools similar to Meta's Llama.

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, anticipates working with the EU to ensure compliance with the AI Act. In other news, Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, recorded significant jumps in revenue and profits.

Apple is rolling out initial AI functions in its latest update, including improved Siri and writing aids for rephrasing and summarizing texts. Amazon is supporting the construction of solar parks with its AI-controlled robot Maximo, addressing the skilled labor shortage in the US solar industry.

Furthermore, radar technology is being tested in Germany to support police surveillance using AI at train stations. It aims to detect security-threatening situations while preserving privacy.