In this article: Professor Werbach speaks with Adam Thierer, senior fellow for Technology and Innovation at R Street Institute. Adam and Kevin highligh developments in AI regulation on the state, federal, and international scale, and discuss both the benefits and dangers of regulatory engagement in the area. Adam Thierer: Where AI Regulation Can Go […]
AI Regulation
In this article: SB 1047’s main author and champion, State Senator Scott Wiener, hasn’t ruled out the possibility of introducing the bill again in some form next session, a source close to the matter says. AI researcher Dan Hendrycks, who helped shape the bill, says his organization, the Center for AI Safety (CAIS), which sponsored […]
In this article: New York lawmakers plan to propose regulations for artificial intelligence in the state, drawing lessons from other states like California. A hearing was held in Albany to explore consumer protection strategies as AI technology evolves. Assemblyman Alex Bores advocates for a legal standard to establish liability for AI use and mandates for […]
In this article: The International Bar Association (IBA), the global voice of the legal profession, has formally endorsed the Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law. The Framework Convention is the first ever international legally binding treaty for the governance of artificial intelligence (AI). The […]
In this article: Open Access Government provides an extended update of the European Commission digital economy policy, with a focus on artificial intelligence and digital transformation This article focusses on the Directorate‐General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (Connect), which is responsible for creating and implementing the Commission’s strategies on the digital economy and society, […]
In this article: 30 AI Bills Presented: Over 30 AI-related bills were reviewed by Governor Gavin Newsom in September. Broad Scope: The bills proposed various regulations, from AI training data disclosure to limitations on AI use in healthcare. Polarizing Proposals: Key controversial bills included AB 2013 (training data disclosure) and SB 1047 (comprehensive AI developer […]
In this article: AI Safety Bill Vetoed: California’s AI safety bill, SB 1047, was vetoed, which would have established the first state-level AI regulatory framework. Reason for Veto: The decision was framed as a step toward creating more “workable guardrails” for AI governance. Mixed Reactions: The veto has prompted varied responses from industry leaders, policymakers, […]
In this article: The most sweeping effort yet to regulate artificial intelligence, a California bill that could have informed laws around the world, is going back to the drawing board. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to veto wide-ranging set of rules for artificial intelligence companies underscores the political difficulty of policing the technology. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/business/dealbook/california-newsom-ai-bill.html
In this article: Lawsuit Dismissed: The court dismissed a lawsuit by photographer Robert Kneschke, who claimed his images were used without consent to train AI models in LAION’s datasets. Copyright Exception: The court ruled that LAION’s use of the images fell under an exception in Section 60(d) of German copyright law, which allows certain uses […]
In this article: Sparked by concerns over deepfakes, the California Legislature sprang into action, and California Governor Gavin Newsom subsequently signed a suite of three bills into law on September 17. The laws aim to protect voters from “deepfakes” – fake photorealistic images or videos of real people. In signing the bills, Newsom stated, “Safeguarding […]
