Ed Newton-Rex Ends Hunger Strike, Calls for AI Data Transparency

After a 31-day hunger strike in the UK, prominent AI researcher Ed Newton-Rex has ended his protest, citing health reasons. The demonstration aimed to highlight concerns over transparency in AI data handling and pressure Parliament to amend the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill. Newton-Rex’s action attracted widespread attention from both tech community members and policymakers alike, prompting discussions about AI ethics and its impact on the cryptocurrency market.