LinkedIn uses user data for its own AI training without prior consent. However, the social network has suspended this practice in the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the UK. As Chiara Castro writes for TechRadar, this case shows the importance of strong EU-style privacy laws. Meta and X (Twitter) had also previously tried to use European …
Leading technology companies are warning that the European Union is at a disadvantage when it comes to artificial intelligence due to strict regulations. In an open letter, Meta, Spotify, Prada and others criticize the inconsistent application of EU data protection rules, Kim Mackrael reports for the Wall Street Journal. The companies believe that Europe could …
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two laws regulating AI-generated actor replicas. The signing ceremony took place at the headquarters of the actors’ union SAG-AFTRA in Los Angeles. Katie Kilkenny writes for The Hollywood Reporter that the new laws restrict the use of digital replicas of actors. They require a specific description of the intended …
The Irish data protection authority is investigating Google for possible breaches of EU data protection rules in the development of its AI models. The focus is on whether Google conducted a privacy impact assessment for its PaLM2 AI language model, Natasha Lomas reports for TechCrunch. The agency is investigating whether Google sufficiently considered the risks …
In California, SB 1047, a bill to regulate artificial intelligence, is sparking heated debate. The bill would require developers of large AI models to take safety measures and assess potential risks. Models with training costs of more than $100 million would be affected. Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to decide whether to sign …
Apple is delaying the introduction of new AI features in Europe. The company cites privacy and security concerns related to the interoperability requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Experts see this as a sign that companies are taking competition laws more seriously. Apple promises it is working on a solution to make the features …
California wants to implement strict safety rules for artificial intelligence, including a “kill switch” and reporting requirements for developers. Critics warn of barriers to innovation, excessive bureaucracy, and negative impacts on open source models that could weaken the state’s technology sector.
The EU and the US want to strengthen their cooperation in the field of AI, particularly in the areas of security, governance, and research into risks and beneficial applications. They are calling on platforms to facilitate access to data for researchers to better study societal risks. Source: TechCrunch
This article provides an overview of existing and planned AI compliance regulations. It shows how marketers can use AI tools without running afoul of regulations. Risks include biased content and advertising, misinformation, and data security. Companies should establish clear guidelines for the use of AI, limit the scope of tasks assigned to AI, and carefully …