#AIregulation

The Future of AI Safety: California’s Vetoed Bill & What Comes Next

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October 3, 2024 at 02:01PM California Gov. Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 1047, impacting AI governance. The state’s influence in tech regulation sets a precedent for national and international frameworks. Balancing innovation and risk, the veto highlighted concerns regarding AI size, adaptability, and risk-based regulation. Collaboration, transparency, and evidence-based policymaking are crucial for future legislation. California’s … Read more

AI Pulse: What’s new in AI regulations?

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October 1, 2024 at 06:25PM California’s SB 1047 bill to regulate AI faced controversy for its broad scope, with supporters praising the move and critics concerned about stifling innovation. The bill’s impact on AI risk assessment, model development, and potential regulation challenges is discussed, as nations grapple with the need for clear frameworks to manage … Read more

Calif. Gov. Vetoes AI Safety Bill Aimed at Big Tech Players

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September 30, 2024 at 05:41PM California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB-1047, a bill intended to impose broad restrictions on advanced AI model developers. Despite support from AI researchers and industry, Newsom cited concerns that the bill did not consider varying AI system environments and functions. He vetoed the bill while emphasizing the need for adaptable … Read more

California Governor Vetoes Bill to Create First-in-Nation AI Safety Measures

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September 29, 2024 at 11:18PM California Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill seeking to regulate large AI models, drawing criticism and support. The bill aimed to establish safety measures for AI and could have set a precedent for national regulations. Newsom, instead, plans to collaborate with industry experts to develop guardrails for powerful AI models, spurring … Read more

UN Experts Urge United Nations to Lay Foundations for Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence

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September 20, 2024 at 09:48AM The U.N. advisory body stressed the urgent need for global governance of artificial intelligence and proposed establishing inclusive institutions to regulate it. AI was recognized for its potential to benefit society, but also warned of risks and inequities if left unchecked. The report outlined principles and recommendations for governing AI, … Read more

The European Union’s World-First Artificial Intelligence Rules Are Officially Taking Effect

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August 2, 2024 at 10:06AM The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, which came into effect on Thursday, aims to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights in the bloc while promoting innovation in the AI industry. It covers AI products and services, categorizing them by risk levels. Certain high-risk AI systems will face bans, and non-compliant companies may … Read more

AI Pulse: Brazil Gets Bold with Meta, Interpol’s Red Flag & more

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July 30, 2024 at 03:08PM AI Pulse provides insights on the challenges and importance of AI regulation. The second edition discusses Brazil’s action against Meta’s data scraping, copyright issues with AI training data, and law enforcement warnings on deepfakes. It highlights the need for robust regulations and proactive measures to ensure data privacy and integrity … Read more

Can AI be Meaningfully Regulated, or is Regulation a Deceitful Fudge?

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July 10, 2024 at 09:48AM The rush to regulate artificial intelligence is driven by its emerging potential and associated risks. The dominance of Big Tech in developing AI raises concerns about their profit-driven approach. OpenAI’s transition from non-profit to Microsoft-influenced illustrates complexities and need for regulation. However, the effectiveness of regulation is in question, given … Read more

California Advances Unique Safety Regulations for AI Companies Despite Tech Firm opposition

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July 4, 2024 at 12:33PM California lawmakers advanced legislation requiring AI companies to test their systems to prevent potential harm, such as disrupting the electric grid or building chemical weapons. The bill, fiercely opposed by tech companies, aims to regulate AI safety standards and oversight. It also addresses concerns about AI discrimination and data privacy, … Read more

Brazil Halts Meta’s AI Data Processing Amid Privacy Concerns

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July 4, 2024 at 03:11AM Brazil’s data protection authority, ANPD, has temporarily banned Meta from using users’ personal data to train AI algorithms due to inadequate legal basis, lack of transparency, and risks to children. Meta must comply within five days or face fines. This mirrors pushback in the EU over AI training data. The … Read more