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1 year ago
AI regulation
tech industry
innovation
California governor vetoes controversial AI safety bill

- Governor Newsom vetoed an AI safety bill, citing concerns about its broad application.
- The bill would have mandated safety testing for advanced AI models.
- Newsom called for developing workable guardrails based on empirical analysis.
- Tech industry opposed the bill, fearing it could hinder innovation.
- Newsom ordered state agencies to assess risks from potential AI-related catastrophic events.
1 year ago
AI regulation
California
Gavin Newsom
California considers multiple AI regulation bills

- California's Governor Newsom faces decisions on several AI-related bills by September 30.
- Proposed legislation covers autonomous vehicles, deepfakes, and AI-generated content in elections.
- Bills aim to regulate AI transparency, political advertisements, and robotic weapons.
- California's push for AI regulation contrasts with lack of federal legislation.
- NYU report links social media to political violence, contradicting tech companies' claims.
1 year ago
AI regulation
legal tech
consumer protection
'Robot lawyer' company faces FTC fine in AI crackdown
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- DoNotPay agrees to $193,000 settlement with FTC for misleading AI claims.
- FTC launches Operation AI Comply to target companies using AI deceptively.
- Other companies face action for AI-generated fake reviews and e-commerce fraud.
- FTC emphasizes no AI exemption from existing laws on deceptive practices.