Why AI Audits Need a ‘Power Test’ Beyond Fairness Scores
Experts argue that AI audits should evaluate not only fairness metrics but also who controls and defines AI objectives to ensure accountability in automated…
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AI Regulation
AI Regulation covers government actions, policy debates, legal decisions, and public rules shaping the development and use of artificial intelligence.
Widespread AI ‘Nudify’ Apps Spark Back-to-School Digital Safety Warnings
AI apps that digitally undress photos are publicly available, posing rising risks of nonconsensual sexual image creation among minors ahead of the school year
Congress Advances AI Whistleblower Protections with Key Legislation
Bipartisan bills including Sen. Grassley’s AI Whistleblower Protection Act aim to shield AI insiders who disclose safety risks beyond existing law's reach
Global Tax Reforms Target AI Profits to Fund Human Rights
Governments are negotiating a UN treaty to enable better taxation of multinational tech and AI companies, aiming to boost revenue for human rights funding…
China Grapples with Balancing Openness and Control in AI Model Regulation
Chinese leadership emphasizes both open source AI development and stringent risk controls, reflecting an unresolved tension in policy toward open-weight AI model releases
AI-Simulated Voters Pose New Challenges for Political Campaigns
Researchers analyze when AI-generated synthetic focus groups can be ethically and effectively used in elections, highlighting risks to authentic public opinion and campaign decision-making
Amazon Twitch Adds Opt-Out for Use of Content in AI Training
Twitch, owned by Amazon, now allows streamers to opt out of using their content to train the company’s AI models amid creator backlash over…
AI’s Growing Role in U.S. Election Information Ahead of 2026 Midterms
The Brennan Center report examines how AI chatbots interact with election misinformation, highlighting their current pushback against conspiracy theories amid evolving federal election security…
Responsible AI Integration in Public Defense Urged by Experts
Experts call for cautious adoption of AI tools in U.S. public defense offices to enhance legal research while addressing risks like hallucinations and confidentiality…
Critique Emerges on Meta’s AI Vision Amid Regulatory and Ethical Concerns
Former Meta VP Roy L. Austin Jr. criticizes the company’s AI manifesto, highlighting gaps between lofty AI policy promises and the reality of corporate…