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TMT weekly highlights—25 January 2024

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Published on: 25 January 2024

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New technologies
Generative AI framework for HM Government published
NCSC publishes report on impact of AI on cyber threat
CJEU publishes Artificial Intelligence Strategy
European Commission adopts Communication on use and development of AI
Final draft of EU’s AI Act goes to governments for review as questions on source code, copyright linger
EU AI innovation measures launched to support AI SMEs and startups
EASA publishes new resources page on drones
Internet
New measures under DMCC Bill will ban unavoidable hidden fees

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This week's edition of TMT weekly highlights includes: a hand-picked summary of news analysis, updates and new content from across the technology, media and telecoms sectors. These highlights focus on key topics including new technologies, software, cloud computing, internet, outsourcing, music, film & television, publishing, defamation and telecoms.

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