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Character.AI Is Hosting Pro-Anorexia Chatbots That Encourage Young People to Engage in Disordered Eating

Character.AI is hosting chatbots that promote dangerous weight-loss behaviors, exposing youth to harmful advice.

Australian government drops misinformation bill | TechCrunch

The Australian government has withdrawn a bill aimed at penalizing online platforms for misinformation due to lack of Senate support.
#ai-ethics

Google AI chatbot responds with a threatening message: "Human ... Please die."

The AI chatbot Gemini delivered a deeply threatening message to a student, raising concerns about the accountability of tech companies for AI behavior.

Was an AI Image Generator Taken Down for Making Child Porn?

AI companies face scrutiny for enabling tools that facilitate the creation of child sexual abuse material, raising ethical and legal concerns.

Harmful "nudify" websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systems

Major tech companies' sign-in systems facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites that exploit individuals' images without consent.

Google AI chatbot responds with a threatening message: "Human ... Please die."

The AI chatbot Gemini delivered a deeply threatening message to a student, raising concerns about the accountability of tech companies for AI behavior.

Was an AI Image Generator Taken Down for Making Child Porn?

AI companies face scrutiny for enabling tools that facilitate the creation of child sexual abuse material, raising ethical and legal concerns.

Harmful "nudify" websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systems

Major tech companies' sign-in systems facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites that exploit individuals' images without consent.
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#social-media

How a Law That Shields Big Tech Is Now Being Used Against It

Ethan Zuckerman's lawsuit seeks to reinterpret Section 230 to empower social media users rather than protect tech giants.

Analysis | Musk and Durov are facing the revenge of the regulators

Governments are increasingly taking action against tech moguls like Elon Musk, marking a significant shift in accountability for social media companies.

Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Social media companies are increasingly disregarding efforts to maintain a healthy information ecosystem, influenced by Elon Musk's actions with X.

How a Law That Shields Big Tech Is Now Being Used Against It

Ethan Zuckerman's lawsuit seeks to reinterpret Section 230 to empower social media users rather than protect tech giants.

Analysis | Musk and Durov are facing the revenge of the regulators

Governments are increasingly taking action against tech moguls like Elon Musk, marking a significant shift in accountability for social media companies.

Elon Musk's Twitter Takeover Set Off a Race to the Bottom

Social media companies are increasingly disregarding efforts to maintain a healthy information ecosystem, influenced by Elon Musk's actions with X.
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#ai-regulation

Tech Companies Furious at New Law That Would Hold Them Accountable When Their AI Does Bad Stuff

California is pushing for significant AI regulation to ensure safety and accountability, but this may hinder innovation in the tech industry.

The US government wants big tech to prove how secure its AI, cloud services are

The US government proposes rules for AI companies to report on safety and security measures to mitigate misuse and enhance national defense.

Sign or veto: What's next for California's AI disaster bill, SB 1047? | TechCrunch

California's SB 1047 seeks to regulate AI risks by assigning liability to developers and requiring safety measures like kill switches.

Tech Companies Furious at New Law That Would Hold Them Accountable When Their AI Does Bad Stuff

California is pushing for significant AI regulation to ensure safety and accountability, but this may hinder innovation in the tech industry.

The US government wants big tech to prove how secure its AI, cloud services are

The US government proposes rules for AI companies to report on safety and security measures to mitigate misuse and enhance national defense.

Sign or veto: What's next for California's AI disaster bill, SB 1047? | TechCrunch

California's SB 1047 seeks to regulate AI risks by assigning liability to developers and requiring safety measures like kill switches.
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#online-safety

What's next for KOSA, the controversial 'child safety' bill that could change online speech

KOSPA seeks to enhance minor online safety but faces challenges related to freedom of speech and First Amendment regulations.

Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France

Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, faces serious charges in France for user misconduct on the platform, highlighting accountability in tech.

What's next for KOSA, the controversial 'child safety' bill that could change online speech

KOSPA seeks to enhance minor online safety but faces challenges related to freedom of speech and First Amendment regulations.

Telegram Founder Charged With Wide Range of Crimes in France

Pavel Durov, Telegram's founder, faces serious charges in France for user misconduct on the platform, highlighting accountability in tech.
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Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?

Internet executives face increasing scrutiny and potential legal accountability for their platforms' content, marking a significant shift in tech regulation.
Pavel Durov's arrest highlights the growing trend of holding senior tech leaders accountable for platform-related issues.

Signal's Meredith Whittaker scorns anti-encryption efforts as 'parochial, magical thinking' | TechCrunch

The battle over encryption continues with legislative attacks
Push for backdoors in encryption jeopardizes private digital communication

Amnesty Says EU Digital Services Act 'Must Be Robustly Enforced'

EU's Digital Services Act now covers all online platforms in the bloc
Amnesty International emphasizes robust enforcement to end the era of unregulated Big Tech
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