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New California bill seeks protections for kids interacting with AI systems

Feb 21, 2025

New California bill seeks protections for kids interacting with AI systems

Feb 21, 2025

A new bill (AB 1064) introduced yesterday in the California legislature by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan would set standards for developers offering AI systems for use by children.

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Feb 21, 2025

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Two AI transparency bills get first hearing in Washington legislature

Jan 17, 2025

Legislation, Training Data, AI News

Two AI transparency bills get first hearing in Washington legislature

Jan 17, 2025

Legislation, Training Data, AI News

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Jan 17, 2025

Legislation, Training Data, AI News

Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim

Jan 13, 2025

Training Data, Lawsuits

Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim

Jan 13, 2025

Training Data, Lawsuits

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Jan 13, 2025

Training Data, Lawsuits

First 2025 AI transparency bills filed in Washington State

Jan 8, 2025

AI News, Training Data

First 2025 AI transparency bills filed in Washington State

Jan 8, 2025

AI News, Training Data

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Jan 8, 2025

AI News, Training Data

Watermarking alone will not solve AI-generated content abuse

Bruce Barcott 8/19/24 Bruce Barcott 8/19/24

Watermarking alone will not solve AI-generated content abuse

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Rob Eleveld on the Gen Z Diplomat podcast: ‘Gen Z is paying for’ lack of tech guardrails

Bruce Barcott 8/13/24 Bruce Barcott 8/13/24

Rob Eleveld on the Gen Z Diplomat podcast: ‘Gen Z is paying for’ lack of tech guardrails

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AI startup signing deals, gaining buzz with ethical attribution business model

Bruce Barcott 8/12/24 Bruce Barcott 8/12/24

AI startup signing deals, gaining buzz with ethical attribution business model

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AI companies fight to stop California safety rules

Bruce Barcott 8/8/24 Bruce Barcott 8/8/24

AI companies fight to stop California safety rules

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AI music startup Suno admits to using copyrighted music, but says it's 'fair use'

Bruce Barcott 8/7/24 Bruce Barcott 8/7/24

AI music startup Suno admits to using copyrighted music, but says it's 'fair use'

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In Congress, Transparency Coalition-backed PREPARED for AI Act moves to full Senate consideration

Bruce Barcott 7/31/24 Bruce Barcott 7/31/24

In Congress, Transparency Coalition-backed PREPARED for AI Act moves to full Senate consideration

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Bruce Barcott 7/30/24 Bruce Barcott 7/30/24

Meta to pay $1.4bn to settle Texas facial recognition complaint

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AI produces gibberish when trained on too much AI-generated data

Bruce Barcott 7/25/24 Bruce Barcott 7/25/24

AI produces gibberish when trained on too much AI-generated data

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States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation

Bruce Barcott 7/23/24 Bruce Barcott 7/23/24

States strike out on their own on AI, privacy regulation

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The data that powers AI is disappearing fast

Bruce Barcott 7/22/24 Bruce Barcott 7/22/24

The data that powers AI is disappearing fast

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Five things we learned about AI and climate change at PNW Climate Week

Bruce Barcott 7/12/24 Bruce Barcott 7/12/24

Five things we learned about AI and climate change at PNW Climate Week

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FAQ: Is AI training data a trade secret?

Bruce Barcott 7/8/24 Bruce Barcott 7/8/24

FAQ: Is AI training data a trade secret?

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AI lawsuits worth watching: A curated guide

Bruce Barcott 7/1/24 Bruce Barcott 7/1/24

AI lawsuits worth watching: A curated guide

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California’s Training Data Transparency Act moves to Senate floor

Bruce Barcott 6/26/24 Bruce Barcott 6/26/24

California’s Training Data Transparency Act moves to Senate floor

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Perplexity is a bullshit machine

Bruce Barcott 6/25/24 Bruce Barcott 6/25/24

Perplexity is a bullshit machine

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The EU’s AI Act raises questions about data transparency and trade secrets

Bruce Barcott 6/21/24 Bruce Barcott 6/21/24

The EU’s AI Act raises questions about data transparency and trade secrets

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AI transparency bill moves forward in California with Transparency Coalition backing

Bruce Barcott 6/19/24 Bruce Barcott 6/19/24

AI transparency bill moves forward in California with Transparency Coalition backing

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Three California AI bills are worth supporting as they face key tests this month

Bruce Barcott 6/13/24 Bruce Barcott 6/13/24

Three California AI bills are worth supporting as they face key tests this month

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Transparency Coalition applauds bipartisan ‘PREPARED for AI Act’ introduced today in Congress

Bruce Barcott 6/11/24 Bruce Barcott 6/11/24

Transparency Coalition applauds bipartisan ‘PREPARED for AI Act’ introduced today in Congress

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OpenAI insiders warn of a ‘reckless’ race for dominance

Bruce Barcott 6/4/24 Bruce Barcott 6/4/24

OpenAI insiders warn of a ‘reckless’ race for dominance

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