Recent updates to the CPPA Regulations and various state-level initiatives in the U.S. are reshaping compliance obligations for businesses using Automated Decision-Making Technologies, emphasizing privacy, transparency, and the need for risk assessments in specific contexts.
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The Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA) has been approved by the House and Senate, establishing a regulatory framework for AI systems in the state while addressing concerns over consumer protection and innovation, amidst potential federal legislation that could impose a moratorium on state AI laws.
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The unauthorized deployment of AI tools, known as Shadow AI, poses significant legal liabilities and compliance challenges for organizations, particularly in consulting, as they navigate evolving regulations like GDPR and CCPA while managing data privacy and security risks.
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Recent cases in the US and UK highlight the risks of relying on AI-generated content in legal practice, emphasizing the need for verification and adherence to ethical standards to maintain the integrity of judicial processes.
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The rapid advancement of AI necessitates robust regulatory frameworks to mitigate societal biases and promote gender equality and diversity, ensuring equitable outcomes for historically marginalized groups.
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Access to government data is crucial for AI development, necessitating equitable data-sharing models that comply with legal standards and promote transparency to enhance public trust.
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a legislative proposal imposing a 10-year moratorium on state enforcement of AI regulations, raising concerns among consumer protection advocates and state officials about the potential erosion of existing laws aimed at safeguarding privacy and mitigating algorithmic bias.
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Utah’s Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (AIPA) establishes extensive guidelines for AI use in regulated professions, including healthcare and law, mandating transparency and consumer protections while addressing ethical implications and compliance requirements for licensed professionals.
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The TAKE IT DOWN Act, signed into law by President Trump, criminalizes the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes, while raising concerns about free speech and the enforcement of existing legal frameworks.
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California’s Assembly Bill 1221 seeks to establish comprehensive regulations on digital surveillance in the workplace, mandating advance employee notification, stringent data protection measures, and prohibiting certain invasive monitoring practices, while granting enforcement authority to the Labor Commissioner and allowing employees to pursue legal action for violations.
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In the ongoing case of Bartz v Anthropic PBC, Judge William Alsup is evaluating whether Anthropic’s use of pirated books for training AI models constitutes fair use under copyright law, with significant implications for the AI industry and intellectual property rights.
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The US District Court for the Northern District of California has granted preliminary collective certification in an age-discrimination lawsuit against Workday, Inc. regarding its AI-based hiring tool, highlighting potential systematic discrimination against older, Black, and disabled job seekers under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and other civil rights laws.
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