In Case you Missed it – A News Wrap-up

Yesterday’s News Wrap-up includes the following:

• Greek Frigate Hydra Engages Unmanned Aircraft in Gulf of Aden

According to reports in “To Vima”, the warship was escorting a commercial vessel with Italian interests when it spotted the UAVs and fired on them, and the incident marks the Hydra’s first combat encounter in the region.

• EU Takes World’s First Bold Step to Regulate AI

The “Artificial Intelligence Act”, which was endorsed with 523 votes in favor, 46 against, and 49 abstentions, categorizes AI systems based on risk level: unacceptable, high, limited, and minimal risk.

• EP Approves Landmark Act to Protect Freedom of Press

Under the new law, adopted by 464 votes in favor to 92 against and 65 abstentions, EU member states would be obliged to protect media independence, while all forms of interventions in editorial decisions will be banned.

• Greek PM Mitsotakis to Meet with U.S President Biden in Washington in April

The meeting will take place in Washington D.C at the White House as part of an event organized for the celebration of the 1821 Greek Revolution, which the Greek Prime Minister will also attend. His previous meeting with Joe Biden was on May 17, 2022.

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