California’s Proposed Four-Year Ban on AI Toys Raises Safety Concerns
California Senate Bill 867 would ban AI toys until 2031, but experts caution the moratorium may hinder deeper safety understanding and effective regulation of…
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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.
US States Ramp Up Data Center Legislation Amid AI Backlash
Nearly 400 new bills targeting data center impacts have emerged in the past year, signaling a shift from incentives to stricter regulation fueled by…
Tech Policy Press Opens 2027 Fellowship Applications Focused on AI and Tech Governance
Tech Policy Press invites applications for its 2027 fellowship supporting global journalists and researchers reporting on AI regulation, digital rights, and technology’s impact on…
AI Firms Face FTC Probe Over Alleged Book Destruction Practices
Consumer and public interest groups urge the FTC to investigate AI companies for hoarding, digitizing, and destroying millions of books to train AI models,…
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…
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