#technology-regulation

#technology-regulation

Global AI leaders pledge to deactivate tech if leading to dystopian outcomes. [ more ]

Government issued new rules for AI transparency and innovation

US aims to lead in international AI governance [ more ]

TikTok faced potential forced sale due to new U.S. law, threatening its operations and presence in the country. [ more ]

The House passed a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban, showcasing bipartisan support against China in an election year.

Security concerns with TikTok are more about its code and algorithms than ownership, as observed in the ongoing showdown between Beijing and Washington. [ more ]

The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act targets TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance.

US Senate to consider bill that could force TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell app's US operations. [ more ]

The US House of Representatives passed a bill to force ByteDance to divest TikTok, with a strong bipartisan vote.

Bipartisan support increases the likelihood of the bill passing the Senate and being signed into law by President Joe Biden. [ more ]

US House passes bill potentially blocking TikTok in US

Proposed bill imposes consequences on app stores and ISPs for providing access to foreign adversary-controlled apps [ more ]

The US and UK signed an MOU to jointly oversee AI model safety evaluation

International efforts are being made to develop safeguards for AI use and prevent infringement on artists' rights. [ more ]

The US and Britain announced a new partnership on AI safety, focusing on developing advanced AI model testing.

Both countries aim to share information on AI capabilities and risks, and are considering personnel exchanges between their institutes. [ more ]

The EU endorsed AI Act aims to regulate AI technology, requiring approval from member states. Implementation over three years will ensure vetted, safe AI tools for users. [ more ]

Germany will approve the EU's AI Act after the FDP dropped their objections.

The FDP is a strong advocate of protecting civil liberties. [ more ]

Social media's evolution offers lessons for AI companies.

Advertising on the internet originated due to shortcomings in payment methods. [ more ]

Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, is calling for smartphones for under-16s without social media apps.

Ghey also wants software that can flag inappropriate searches to parents' phones. [ more ]

New York City has designated social media as a 'public health hazard' and 'environmental toxin' that poses harm to young teens and adolescents.

Mayor Eric Adams expressed concerns about the addictive nature of social media platforms and their contribution to the growing mental health crisis in the city. [ more ]