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
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
June 28, 2024 at 10:07AM Reports on AI’s potential catastrophic risks need to be handled responsibly. The lack of scientific evidence and the absence of thorough comprehension of AI’s underlying technology undermine the credibility of such reports. It is crucial for businesses and organizations to proactively monitor regulations related to AI development and focus on … Read more
May 24, 2024 at 01:30PM Efforts to regulate artificial intelligence’s impact on consequential decisions, such as hiring and housing, are encountering resistance across several states. Colorado’s bill, designed to prevent AI discrimination, has been signed with hesitation, prompting concerns about stifling AI innovation. The complex bills aim to assess and disclose AI biases, but face … Read more
May 15, 2024 at 10:55PM U.S. and Chinese officials expressed concerns and perspectives on AI during closed-door talks in Geneva. The discussions revealed tension over technology and highlighted differing approaches to AI safety and risk management. The talks stemmed from a November meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi, signaling both countries’ concerns and ambitions regarding … Read more
May 15, 2024 at 06:36AM A bipartisan group of four senators, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, has proposed $32 billion in spending over three years to develop and regulate artificial intelligence. Their recommendations, released in a new report, aim to compete with other countries and address AI’s impact on jobs and society. The group … Read more
May 2, 2024 at 10:03AM Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida introduced an international framework for regulating generative AI at the OECD. The initiative aims to confront the potential risks and benefits of AI, with 49 countries and regions joining the voluntary Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group to develop guiding principles and a code of conduct. … Read more
April 19, 2024 at 09:48AM Major proposals for reining in AI bias in decision making face opposition from various groups and the industry. Lawmakers in states like Colorado, Connecticut, and Texas are pushing for more transparency and legal recourse for AI discrimination, while the industry expresses tentative support but resists accountability measures. Bipartisan lawmakers stress … Read more
March 22, 2024 at 12:48PM The General Assembly unanimously approved a historic United Nations resolution on artificial intelligence. The resolution, sponsored by the United States with 123 co-sponsors, aims to ensure AI benefits all nations, respects human rights, and is safe and secure. It emphasizes the need for global governance and consensus on safe and … Read more
March 12, 2024 at 11:33PM The U.S. is leading the first UN resolution on artificial intelligence, aiming to ensure its safety, security, and equal access for all countries. The draft emphasizes bridging the digital divide and stresses the urgent need for global consensus on AI governance. If approved, it would represent a historic step forward … Read more