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Delighted to share our first blog of 2025. This one is most intriguing, as it covers the first omnibus AI Act in the U.S. Thank you Colorado. For developers and deployers of AI tools, the seminal question is whether the offering is considered "high risk" and "consequential." Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/e8x7FFQF

EU to scrutinize Microsoft-OpenAI deal & Google in the AI industry EU intensifies scrutiny over major AI players, targeting Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google for potential antitrust violations. The move showcases the EU's commitment to regulating big tech and protecting competition in the AI market. Dive into the article for exclusive insights and implications on the future of AI regulations.

A new report shows that 45 states have introduced bills on AI this year, covering everything from deep fakes to data privacy. AI's moving fast, and US state laws are trying to keep up. Navigating the patchwork of state AI laws is already a challenge. Is your organization prepared? Get all the details from Emerging Tech Brew's article https://lnkd.in/eKYeiShV

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission published a pretty important update in a blog post regarding consumer facing applications in the FTC Tech Summit on AI. One of the striking details is that the FTC may consider "quietly" amending terms of serve agreements to address AI processing may be unfair or deceptive. In other words, it may be unfair or deceptive for companies to implement data practices that include sharing consumer data with third parties or using that data for AI training and then inform consumers of this change through retroactive amendments to the ToS or Privacy Policy. As is always the case, transparency is the best approach. Before utilizing data for AI processing or training, make sure you have user consent via a method that is explicit and does not hide the ball. You can read the full discussion at the link below: https://lnkd.in/g5vZt2Ps

In a surprising turn of events, Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 1047, aimed at imposing stringent AI regulations within California 🚫🤖. As the first of its kind in the U.S., this bill sparked considerable debate between the state and tech behemoths such as OpenAI and Google, over the need for federal versus state oversight. This development underscores the growing complexities in balancing innovation with ethical considerations and public safety in the AI landscape. Professionals across tech and regulatory fields, let's discuss the implications of this veto for future AI governance. #AIRegulation #TechPolicy #Governance 🌟📈

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule to tackle several types of fake reviews and prohibit marketers from using deceptive practices, such as AI-generated reviews, censoring honest negative reviews, and compensating third parties for positive reviews. The FTC’s new rule has been a long time coming. It aims to improve the often untrustworthy online review system and — hopefully — make it easier for people to find reliable reviews. Read more from Lauren Forristal on the new rule here: https://tcrn.ch/3M5U1an #TechCrunch #technews #artificialintelligence #AI

“Artificial Intelligence is already changing the world, from entertainment to government to business. But though machine-learning and AI platforms are relatively new, that doesn’t mean that these new tools operate outside existing laws! In fact, our state’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act, Consumer Privacy Act, and Equality Act, among others, all have roles to play. To help companies understand how these laws can affect their implementation of AI, my legal staff at the Oregon Department of Justice has crafted advisory guidance, which is now available...." [Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gfgP3j9K #AI #artificialintelligence #oregonAI

We've come across some tech news over the last weeks and wanted to share them with you:  ➡️ The debate on responsible AI is at the heart of concerns: Following announcements from GDPR and the European Commission, Ilya Sutskever (OpenAI co-founder) starts a new venture with SSI (Safe Superintelligence Inc.), ensuring 100% secure AI. ➡️ YouTube takes Deep Fakes seriously, you can now request the removal of AI-generated content that mimics your face or voice. ➡️ After Facebook and its Robyn MMM tool, and Google's Lightweight MMM, Google releases Meridian to simplify Marketing Mix Modelling. #Heaviside #News #AI #Data #Technologies

Thanks Campaigns & Elections for publishing our updates on #AI regulation for #political ads in the 2024 cycle. Some important guardrails and trends already forming in the states detailed in here. Thanks as well to my Holtzman Vogel co-authors Andrew Pardue and Nicole Kelly.