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"Senate Hearing: Tech CEOs Testify on Child Safety, Face Tough Questions"

The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X, Snap, and Discord testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on child safety, facing criticism from lawmakers over child exploitation and safety concerns on their platforms. The hearing focused on issues of child exploitation and the prevalence of child sexual abuse material on social media, with proposed legislation including the Stop CSAM Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. The executives detailed their efforts to combat child exploitation, with some expressing support for the proposed bills, while privacy advocates have voiced concerns over potential censorship and privacy compromises. Despite ongoing lawsuits and regulatory challenges, investors have shown confidence in these tech companies.

via CNBC|

#child-safety #lawsuits #regulation

technology-government1 year ago•4 min saved

"US Government Mandates Reporting and Warning Requirements for AI Development"

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced key actions in response to President Biden's Executive Order on artificial intelligence (AI), including measures to manage risks to safety and security and to innovate AI for good. These actions involve compelling developers of powerful AI systems to report vital information, proposing rules for U.S. cloud companies providing computing power for foreign AI training, and completing risk assessments for AI's use in critical infrastructure sectors. Additionally, initiatives have been launched to increase investment in AI innovation, attract and train workers with AI expertise, and fund inclusive AI educational opportunities.

via The White House|

#ai #biden-administration #executive-order

technology-government2 years ago•8 min saved

"Fujitsu's Role in Government Scandals Under Scrutiny"

Fujitsu, the supplier of the controversial Horizon accounting system to the Post Office, has won billions in government contracts despite its involvement in a scandal that led to wrongful convictions and suicides. The government's reliance on large IT contractors like Fujitsu is highlighted, with concerns raised about the lack of technical and commercial skills within government bodies to effectively manage these contracts. Calls for a moratorium on new contracts for Fujitsu have been made, but the issue extends beyond just one supplier, revealing systemic challenges in government IT procurement and management.

via The Register|

#fujitsu #government-procurement #hmrc