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On July 1, the U.S. Senate voted 99-1 to remove a proposed 10-year federal ban on state-level AI regulation from President Trump's comprehensive tax-cut and spending bill. The amendment, introduced by Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn, was adopted during a marathon "vote-a-rama" session. Continue Reading →

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of California’s new AI law, AB 2839, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom less than two weeks ago. The law was designed to target distributors of AI-generated deepfakes on social media, particularly those that depict political candidates in ways that might confuse voters. Continue Reading →

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, stating in his veto message that the bill "does not take into account whether an AI system is deployed in high-risk environments, involves critical decision-making or the use of sensitive data." Continue Reading →

Do California's legislative efforts to regulate AI reflect a growing concern for digital ethics, personal rights, and democratic integrity, or are they legislative overreach that will stifle innovation? Continue Reading →

Do we need AI regulation? Can we articulate a specific danger? If so, how far should the regulations go? Who will they protect? How will they be enforced? How can we accomplish the protections we need and still foster and encourage innovation? These are all rational questions that, one would hope, lawmakers are asking themselves as they craft our laws. Continue Reading →

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) officially came into effect on August 1, 2024. This landmark regulation sets a comprehensive framework for the development, deployment, and use of AI systems within the EU, impacting a wide range of sectors and imposing new compliance requirements on businesses globally, including those based in the U.S. Continue Reading →

The European Union has finalized a groundbreaking law to regulate AI, potentially setting a global standard. This legislation, part of the EU's AI Act, aims to balance the rapid advancement of AI technology with necessary oversight and risk management. Key aspects include stringent requirements for AI applications deemed "high risk" in sectors like autonomous vehicles and medical devices. Continue Reading →

Japan is leaning toward a softer stance on AI regulation than the European Union, according to a government official. The Land of the Rising Sun seems to be aligning more with the U.S. perspective in a bid to stimulate economic growth and establish itself as a leader in advanced chip technology. Continue Reading →

Shelly Palmer, Tech Expert and Professor of Advanced Media at Syracuse University, discusses the artificial intelligence regulation with Dan Bowens and Tashanea Whitlow on Fox 5 New York's Good Day Wake Up. Original Airdate: June 27, 2023 Continue Reading →

OpenAI, the nice people who brought you ChatGPT, has proposed the creation of an international regulatory body for AI, similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency. This comes in response to the rapid pace of AI innovation and the potential risks associated with it. Continue Reading →