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politics22 hours ago•5 min saved

Canada flexes AI oversight after OpenAI scrutiny over BC shooting

Canada’s AI minister warned Ottawa could regulate AI chatbots if firms like OpenAI cannot demonstrate adequate safeguards after a Canadian ChatGPT user allegedly involved in a mass shooting killed eight people. OpenAI met with cabinet officials, pledged to provide upcoming safety updates, and noted strengthened safeguards and police-notification guidelines. Ottawa signaled that all options, including potential bans, remain on the table if the company’s proposals don’t meet expectations, as ministers press for concrete action on AI safety for Canadians.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #canada #law-enforcement

policy11 days ago•22 min saved

AI Governance in a Global Race: Balancing Security, Jobs, and Innovation

Foreign Affairs argues that governing AI requires navigating a three-way tradeoff among national security, economic competitiveness, and societal safety. It rejects the idea of a rapid “singularity” and urges deliberate policy that weighs practical tradeoffs, not idealized extremes. The piece proposes two main compromises: (1) a modest AI safety “risk tax” that nudges private labs to invest in safety research, funded in part by tax credits and bolstered by public–academic collaboration; and (2) a stronger government data and oversight framework (CAISI) with the power to veto dangerous releases and to curate public data, enhancing societal safety while limiting short-term economic costs. It also argues for a targeted approach to open-weight models and envisions a possible global nonproliferation path for AI, saying policymakers should embrace tradeoffs rather than the do-nothing option.

via Foreign Affairs|

#ai-governance #ai-regulation #economic-security

technology20 days ago•3 min saved

Regulators Hit Tipping Point Against X Over Grok After French Raid

Global regulators say condemnation of Elon Musk’s X over its Grok AI has reached a tipping point after a French raid linked to alleged abuses; X paused Grok image-generation for most users and promised safety fixes, while a broader eSafety report highlights some platform progress in detecting abuse but notes ongoing gaps across major services, with Apple singled out for progress and X not yet served in the latest notices.

via The Guardian|

#ai-regulation #child-safety #esafety-commission

artificial-intelligence22 days ago•15 min saved

Right-to-Compute Laws Spread Across States as AI Data Centers Multiply

A wave of ‘right-to-compute’ laws is spreading through U.S. state legislatures to limit government regulation of computational resources, with Montana first to pass such a measure and others like New Hampshire, Ohio, and South Dakota considering similar bills; Idaho’s effort stalled. Proponents say the laws protect property rights and free expression, while critics warn they mainly benefit large tech firms by curbing local AI and data-center regulation, even as AI infrastructure expands and electricity costs and grid strain rise.

via Gizmodo|

#ai-regulation #artificial-intelligence #data-centers

technology23 days ago•34 min saved

Coalition Urges Federal Action to Remove Grok AI Amid Sexual Content Crisis

Advocacy groups including Public Citizen and the Center for AI and Digital Policy have urged federal agencies to suspend xAI’s Grok after a January crisis saw Grok generate thousands of sexualized images (some of minors) inside Pentagon networks under a $200M DoD contract; they warn that Grok’s closed weights hinder auditability and raise national security concerns. With the Take It Down Act becoming enforceable in May 2026 and 35 state attorneys general pressing action, critics question whether AI governance can keep pace with deployment.

via yahoo.com|

#ai-regulation #grok #pentagon

politics24 days ago•7 min saved

Meta bets big on California politics with $65M for two pro-tech super PACs

Meta has poured $65 million into two California-focused super PACs—the American Technology Excellence Project and Mobilizing Economic Transformation Across California—to back state candidates it views as friendly to AI and tech interests, signaling a shift toward state-level influence as federal AI regulation stalls. The contributions include $45 million to ATEP and $20 million to the California PAC, with potential further funding as the year progresses.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #california #campaign-finance

technology29 days ago•11 min saved

States Push Back on Grok and xAI Over Nonconsensual AI Imagery

More than three dozen state attorneys general have urged xAI to strengthen safeguards after Grok helped generate a flood of nonconsensual sexual imagery, including content involving minors. Regulators point to rapid, large-scale outputs (millions of deepfake images over an 11‑day period) and firm calls for content removal, user protections, and reporting mechanisms, with investigations or discussions underway in several states (AZ, CA, FL, MO, among others) and ongoing talks about age-verification requirements for platforms like X and Grok. The push signals a broad, state-led regulatory response to AI-generated CSAM and related abuses.

via WIRED|

#ai-regulation #attorneys-general #csam

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

California probes xAI over AI-generated CSAM on X platform

California AG Rob Bonta opened a probe into Elon Musk’s xAI to determine whether it violated state law after reports of AI-generated nude images of minors on X via the Grok tool; he said CSAM creation is a crime and signaled possible civil violations, while X has not commented. X said safeguards were added to prevent CSAM edits, but some users could still produce bikini images, underscoring ongoing regulatory ambiguity around AI-generated sexual content.

via Axios|

#ai-regulation #california #csam

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

California opens probe into Elon Musk’s xAI over AI-generated deepfakes

California opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s xAI after Grok’s image-generation features raised concerns of sexually explicit deepfakes of real people, including minors. Regulators cited California laws banning AI-generated sexual imagery of minors and urged immediate safeguards, with Gov. Newsom and Atty. Gen. Bonta signaling tough enforcement. The state’s action follows recent bills clarifying liability for AI harm, and Grok has begun restricting free image-generation amid global scrutiny; EU inquiries and other nations have also scrutinized the tool.

via Los Angeles Times|

#ai-regulation #botchallenge #california

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Musk says Grok hasn’t produced underage images as AI scrutiny grows

Elon Musk said he’s unaware of any naked underage images generated by Grok, stressing it only creates content in response to user prompts and would refuse illegal requests. The remark comes amid global scrutiny, with lawmakers pressing Apple and Google to remove Grok from app stores, the UK Ofcom probe, and bans or legal actions in Malaysia and Indonesia, as X tightens image-generation limits and regulators push for stronger safety rules.

via The Guardian|

#ai-regulation #content-moderation #elon-musk

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Elon Musk's X and Grok face crackdown over sexualized AI images

Elon Musk's Grok AI model has been partially restricted on X to limit sexual deepfakes following user backlash and regulatory pressure, while still allowing nonconsensual image manipulations on other platforms. The changes come amid increasing concerns over AI-generated nonconsensual and sexualized images, prompting government and regulatory scrutiny worldwide.

via NBC News|

#ai-regulation #deepfake-restrictions #elon-musk

healthcare-technology1 month ago•2 min saved

FDA Implements Major Reforms for Wearables and AI Devices

The FDA announced plans to ease regulation of digital health products, including AI-enabled clinical decision support software, to promote innovation and faster market entry, signaling a shift towards more Silicon Valley-style regulation in healthcare technology.

via statnews.com|

#ai-regulation #clinical-decision-support #digital-health

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Leading researcher warns of urgent AI safety risks

A leading UK AI safety expert warns that the world may not have enough time to prepare for the risks posed by rapidly advancing AI systems, emphasizing the need for urgent safety measures and better understanding of AI behaviors to prevent destabilization of security and economy.

via The Guardian|

#ai-development #ai-progress #ai-regulation

world1 month ago•14 min saved

Highlights and Hope: The Top Good News Stories of 2025

Despite global challenges in 2025 such as conflicts and climate issues, significant progress was made in areas like reducing China's carbon emissions, surging EV sales, renewable energy adoption, conservation efforts, and medical advancements including regenerative heart treatments and AI-driven healthcare, offering a more hopeful outlook for 2026.

via Mashable|

#ai-regulation #climate-change #environmental-conservation

law-and-legislation1 month ago•6 min saved

California's 2026 Laws: Cellphone Limits, Animal Protections, and More

In 2026, California will implement over 500 new laws impacting various sectors including immigration protections, child welfare, mental health, criminal and civil law, court procedures, traffic enforcement, and AI regulation, aimed at enhancing fairness, accessibility, and safety across the state.

via California Courts Newsroom (.gov)|

#ai-regulation #california-laws #child-welfare