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This weekend marks a significant moment for the tech world as the EU's AI Act officially comes into effect. This landmark legislation is set to reshape the development and deployment of artificial intelligence across the continent and beyond. In other news, the TRON blockchain is showing impressive growth, and the development of privacy-preserving technologies like zero-knowledge proofs continues to gain momentum. Let's dive in.
The European Union's ambitious AI Act is now in force, ushering in a new era of regulation for the artificial intelligence industry.
A New Regulatory Landscape: As of August 2, 2025, companies developing and deploying general-purpose AI models in the EU must comply with the new rules. The AI Act is designed to ensure that AI systems are safe and respect fundamental rights. While there is a one-year grace period before penalties for non-compliance are enforced, the clock is now ticking for companies to align with the new regulations.
Guidance for Compliance: The European Commission has released a suite of documents to help companies navigate the new rules. These guidelines provide clarity on the scope of the obligations for general-purpose AI models and will be crucial for companies as they work to ensure compliance.
The TRON blockchain has demonstrated significant growth in the first half of 2025, solidifying its position as a major player in the stablecoin market.
Impressive Growth Metrics: Reports from leading blockchain analytics firms CryptoRank, Messari, and Nansen highlight TRON's strong performance. The network's USDT supply surged by 41% to 81.2 billion, and it ranked in the top three among all blockchains in average daily active addresses.
The development of privacy-enhancing and quantum-resistant technologies remains a key focus for the tech industry and governments alike.
Open Sourcing Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Google has open-sourced its Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) libraries to promote privacy in age assurance and other digital identity solutions. This move will make it easier for developers to build privacy-enhancing applications and will support the EU's goal of integrating ZKPs into its digital identity wallet.
The EU's Quantum Strategy: The European Commission has put forward a strategy to make Europe a global leader in quantum technology by 2030. This strategy will foster a resilient quantum ecosystem and support the development of quantum-resistant cryptography to secure our digital infrastructure against the threat of quantum computers.
The implementation of the EU's AI Act is a watershed moment for the tech industry, and its impact will be felt globally. As companies adapt to this new regulatory environment, the development of privacy-preserving and secure technologies will become even more critical. The strong performance of blockchains like TRON and the continued investment in quantum and zero-knowledge technologies show that the pace of innovation is not slowing down.
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