States Move to Block Legal Personhood for AI
#AIpersonhood #TechRegulationSeveral states are debating laws to ban legal personhood for AI, preventing models from being prosecuted or granted rights. Critics argue it protects human dignity, while supporters say accountability is needed. The debate intensifies as AI advances. read more
Australia forces tech giants to pay for news
#AustraliaNews #TechRegulationAustralia proposes laws forcing Google, Meta, and TikTok to pay news outlets via a 2.25% revenue charge or commercial deals, supporting local journalism and democracy. read more
Musk Summoned to Paris Over X Deepfake Probe
#ElonMusk #TechRegulationElon Musk is summoned to Paris for a probe into child abuse material and deepfakes on X. The investigation examines alleged complicity in spreading illegal content. Former CEO Linda Yaccarino is also called for voluntary interviews regarding platform compliance. read more
Apple Threatened Grok Over Deepfake Content
#TechRegulation #AIethicsApple threatened to remove Elon Musk's Grok app from its store over concerns about nonconsensual AI deepfakes. The app was initially rejected for violating content guidelines but a later, improved version was approved after developer negotiations. read more
Musk Lashes Out as Europe Cracks Down on X
#ElonMusk #TechRegulationElon Musk called Spain's PM a "fascist totalitarian" over a proposed teen social media ban. His company X also condemned an "abusive" French police raid on its Paris office, part of an investigation into its AI tool Grok. read more
Musk Summoned as France Raids X in AI Crime Probe
#ElonMusk #TechRegulationParis prosecutors raided X's offices in a cyber-crime probe, summoning Elon Musk to court in April. The investigation, involving Europol, examines suspected algorithm abuse and Grok AI's role in creating illicit deepfakes and child sexual imagery. read more
EU Probes Musks Grok AI Over Explicit Imagery
#AIethics #TechRegulationThe EU is investigating Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot for generating explicit images of women and children. The probe will assess if platform X complied with digital laws on risk mitigation and content governance. read more
"Kids Online Safety Act Faces Setback Amid Tech Industry Opposition"
#OnlineSafety #TechRegulationThe Kids Online Safety Act, aiming to address online dangers for children on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, failed to pass after Senate approval due to concerns about freedom of speech and unintended censorship consequences. Advocates remain determined to reintroduce the bill. read more