India on Thursday approved a 103 billion rupee ($1.25 billion) investment in artificial intelligence projects, including to develop computing infrastructure and for the development of large language models, the government said. The money will also be used for funding AI startups, as well as developing AI applications for the public sector, the government said in […]
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India has requested tech firms to obtain approval before releasing AI tools that are deemed “unreliable” or under trial. The tools should be labeled for their potential to provide incorrect answers to user queries. The Indian IT ministry stated that the availability of such tools, including generative AI, to Indian users must have explicit permission […]
FCC bans the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls targeting consumers under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Voice-cloning technology is immediately banned to prevent fraud and misinformation. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel warns that bad actors use AI voices to extort, imitate celebrities, and misinform voters. State Attorneys General are empowered to crack down on scams […]
Twenty tech companies, including Microsoft, Google, IBM, Inflection AI, LinkedIn, McAfee, Meta, Microsoft, Nota, OpenAI, Snap, Stability AI, TikTok, TrendMicro, Truepic, and X, have signed a pledge to prevent their software from interfering in elections, including in the United States. The agreement is voluntary and falls short of an outright ban on AI content in […]
The Biden administration has announced the formation of the U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC), which includes leading artificial intelligence companies like OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Apple, Amazon.com, Nvidia Palantir, Intel, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America. The consortium, which also includes BP, Cisco Systems, IBM, Hewlett Packard, Northop Grumman, Mastercard, Qualcomm, Visa, […]
1. The EU AI Act has been in development since the EU Commission’s Proposal for a Regulation on AI in 2021. 2. Recent debates have focused on regulating AI foundation models and the use of AI in law enforcement. 3. The Act takes a risk-based approach, categorizing technologies into different risk levels with corresponding obligations […]
AI is gaining traction in the workplace, with employers increasingly recognizing its value. AI integration leads to increased productivity and efficiency, while employees benefit from streamlined workflows and reduced overhead costs. However, there are potential drawbacks, such as job restructuring, which could lead to employees feeling sidelined or replaced. AI implementation could inadvertently redefine job […]
The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) has argued that the consolidation of the AI industry threatens the U.S. technological competitiveness, with market concentration and the capture of resources for AI development being key factors. The commission also identified a connection between a lack of diversity in who gets to build AI and what […]
AI bias, also known as machine-learning or algorithm bias, refers to AI systems that produce biased results that reflect and perpetuate human biases within society. AI can transform our lives for the better, but the systems are only as good as the data fed into them. Fundamental principles guiding ethical AI include transparency, fairness, non-discrimination, […]
The US has a significant role to play in the global innovation boom, driven by artificial intelligence (AI). To maintain its leadership position, Congress and the Administration should advance a comprehensive vision on AI that promotes safe and responsible innovation, encourages competition, and encourages policies that can be embraced by trading partners. This balanced approach […]
