Amicus Briefs Warn Trump Immigration Policy Restricts Researchers’ Speech
Three advocacy groups argue the Trump-era immigration policy deters foreign social media researchers and fact-checkers, raising First Amendment concerns
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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.
Government Algorithms May Function as Binding Rules Without Public Notice
Federal agencies increasingly use mandatory digital systems that shape official decision-making and legal records, raising transparency and rulemaking concerns
Family Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Role in FSU Shooting
The family of an FSU shooting victim sued OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT helped the suspect plan last year’s attack that killed two people and injured…
OpenClaw Demonstrates AI Agents Can Operate Without Vertical Integration
The open-source AI agent OpenClaw enables users to switch between foundation models while keeping data local, challenging the dominance of vertically integrated AI platforms
Ontario Refuses to Ban Personalized Algorithmic Pricing in Groceries
Ontario Premier Doug Ford opposes banning surveillance pricing on groceries, continuing a divide as Manitoba moves to regulate the practice amid growing consumer concerns
Federal Agencies’ Choice of AI Vendors Affects Policy Interpretation
A study finds government use of different AI language models can lead to varying understandings of policy texts, underscoring the need for detailed documentation…
Experts Warn of AI Risks to Democracy Without Strong Regulation
A new book by European thinkers argues insufficient AI regulation has enabled power concentration, urging democratic action to prevent authoritarian outcomes
RightsCon Cancellation in Zambia Highlights Rising Authoritarian Pressures
RightsCon 2024 was canceled after Zambia imposed strict demands, underscoring global challenges to digital rights and civil society under authoritarian influence
GCC Nations Urged to Regulate Social Media Platform Design to Protect Children
Gulf Cooperation Council countries currently focus on content moderation but face calls to address social media harms through design-based regulation
Indian States Propose Tough Hate Speech Laws with Broad Enforcement Powers
Karnataka and Telangana draft hate speech bills with harsh penalties and wide executive authority, raising concerns over free speech and legal consistency across India