🎙Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the 46th meeting of the Council of Heads of Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation under the Russian Foreign Ministry on interregional cooperation with African countries(April 8, 2026, Moscow)
💬 Russia and Africa are bound by long-standing and close ties.
Today, the countries of the continent are striving to finally overcome the remnants of colonial dependence and to strengthen their national sovereignty, above all in the economic and financial spheres.
Those who describe the current period as Africa’s “second awakening” after the decolonisation of the 1960s are right. It was then that political independence was proclaimed, above all thanks to the decisive role of the Soviet Union, which promoted the relevant declarations at the UN.
☝️Recent years have shown that neo-colonial dependence has by no means disappeared. Economically and financially, in terms of control over trade routes and financial flows, Africa still does not enjoy full independence and continues, in economic terms, to serve as a source of raw materials.
👉The lion’s share of added value is still generated elsewhere – to a large extent, and decisively so, in the former metropolitan powers.
African partners spoke about this more than once at the two Russia-African Union summits held in Sochi in 2019 and in St Petersburg in 2023. The decisions adopted at those summits should serve as guidelines in preparing for the next summit, which we plan to hold later this year.
All this will contribute to Africa’s economic emancipation, ensure that it reaps the proper returns and benefits from its natural resources, and support the emergence of the African continent as one of the centres of the rising #MultipolarWorld.
🤝 I would like to stress in particular that we are restoring our presence on the African continent fairly rapidly, after it declined sharply during the breakup of the Soviet Union. At present, Russia has 45 embassies operating across the continent, with four more set to open in the near future.
The key upcoming event on the foreign policy calendar is the third Russia-Africa Summit. It is due to be held in Moscow – this has been agreed – in late October this year. Preparations are currently underway. We count on the active participation of Russian regions in the relevant thematic sessions of this summit.
I would once again like to underscore the special importance we attach to the interregional dimension of Russia-Africa relations. It is a solid foundation which, as it grows stronger, helps ensure the steady development of relations with our partners at the national level.
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California has released a landmark report on frontier AI policy, laying out foundational principles for responsible governance. The document emphasizes evidence-based policymaking, calling for regulatory interventions that weigh both risks and societal benefits of advanced AI. Transparency, accountability, and empirical rigor are central themes — with recommendations including whistleblower protections, third-party audits, and systems for adverse event reporting.
Of particular note is the focus on early policy design: choices made today will shape the future direction of AI innovation and regulation. California positions itself not just as a tech hub, but as a model for how democratic systems can proactively govern powerful emerging technologies.
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📖Who Speaks for the AI Generation?
A new report from The Alan Turing Institute reveals a critical omission in AI policymaking: children’s voices. Despite being among the most affected by the long-term impacts of AI systems, children remain largely excluded from regulatory and governance discussions shaping their digital futures.
The report urges policymakers to actively include children's experiences and perspectives in the design and oversight of AI systems. It calls for frameworks that move beyond abstract protections and toward direct engagement with younger users—those who will live longest under the consequences of today's AI decisions.
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🇺🇸California’s AI Legal Advisory: A Blueprint for Accountability
California has issued two detailed legal advisories on artificial intelligence, marking a significant step toward regulating AI under state law (📥here and here). These advisories outline specific AI-related practices that could be deemed unlawful, offering clarity on deceptive and harmful uses of AI while reinforcing consumer protections.
Key takeaways:
✔️ Misrepresenting the capabilities of AI systems is explicitly called out. For instance, falsely advertising an AI's accuracy, claiming human involvement when it's AI-driven (or vice versa), or asserting bias-free operation without evidence is now under scrutiny.
✔️ Practices like deepfake creation, voice cloning, or media generated by AI without proper disclosure may be considered deceptive. Similarly, impersonation—whether for fraud, harm, or government duties—is a clear violation.
✔️ AI applications with unfair, unethical, or oppressive consequences, even if unintentional, could also face legal challenges under the state’s laws.
Notably, California’s new AI laws, effective January 1, 2025, address business disclosure requirements, unauthorized use of likeness, and AI in election campaigns, among others. These developments reflect a growing demand for transparency and ethical boundaries in AI deployment.
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Европейская комиссия опубликовала ответы на важнейшие вопросы по Закону об искусственном интеллекте
Европейская комиссия представила ответы на важнейшие вопросы о Законе ЕС об искусственном интеллекте - от систем искусственного интеллекта с высоким уровнем риска до защиты прав.
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🌐AI and Democratic Values: 2025 Report Released
The Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP) has published the latest edition of the AI and Democratic Values Index (AIDV 2025) — a global benchmark for AI governance. Covering AI policies in 80 countries, the 1,500-page report tracks national progress, highlights trends, and provides a comparative analysis of AI strategies worldwide.
This year, Canada, Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, and the UK lead the rankings, demonstrating strong commitments to ethical AI and democratic accountability. The AIDV Index, now in its fifth edition, is built on contributions from 1,000+ experts across 120 countries.
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The group demands explicit bans on AI applications such as direct control of nuclear weapons, mass surveillance, and impersonation of humans without disclosure. Among the signatories are AI pioneers Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, OpenAI co-founder Wojciech Zaremba, and leaders from Anthropic and Google DeepMind. The call cites precedents like the 1987 Montreal Protocol as proof that global cooperation can work — but warns that time to act is rapidly running out.
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🔹 Draft order would require federal approval before releasing AI models citing Anthropic "Mythos" cybersecurity risks 🛡️
🔹 Tech companies face potential 90-day review delays and up to $50M penalties for unauthorized deployment 💰
🔹 Silicon Valley leaders pushing back claiming this would "kill American AI innovation" vs China competition 🇨🇳
🔹 Comes after Iranian hackers used AI tools to target US infrastructure in latest cyber escalation 🎯
Biden had AI guidelines — Trump wants AI guardrails with real teeth and enforcement power 🦷⚡
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🚨🤖TRUMP AI CRACKDOWN — Silicon Valley vs Federal Government!
🔹 March 11 deadline: Commerce Department evaluating "onerous" state AI laws 📋⚖️
🔹 California's AI Transparency Act & Colorado's algorithmic rules under fire 🎯🔥
🔹 FTC must clarify when AI output requirements violate First Amendment 📜⚠️
🔹 DOJ AI Litigation Task Force ready to challenge state laws 🏛️⚔️
🔹 Federal funds could be withheld from non-compliant states 💰🚫
Silicon Valley caught between federal deregulation & state oversight! Biggest tech vs government showdown since antitrust! 💥
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🇪🇺Europe's Industrial Leaders Call for a Pause on the AI Act
A coalition of 46 CEOs from Europe’s most influential companies (including Airbus, ASML, TotalEnergies, Lufthansa, and Mistral) has formally asked the EU to halt the implementation of the AI Act for two years. In an open letter, they argue that the upcoming obligations, particularly for general-purpose and high-risk AI systems, are marred by regulatory ambiguity and administrative overlap. These burdens, they warn, are jeopardizing Europe’s innovation capacity and global competitiveness.
The appeal lands amid ongoing debate in Brussels over how to balance economic growth with digital regulation. EU Commissioner Henna Virkkunen has stated she will consider a “clock-stop” if implementation standards are not finalized by August. .
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🇪🇺EU Releases Guidelines on Prohibited AI Practices
The European Commission has published a 140-page guide on AI practices prohibited under the EU AI Act. These guidelines outline AI applications considered "unacceptable" due to risks to fundamental rights and European values.
While non-binding, these guidelines provide legal analysis and practical examples to help stakeholders navigate compliance. The final interpretation will rest with the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU). The Commission has approved the draft, but formal adoption is still pending.
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