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Rapplerai3 hrs ago
Indonesia Drafts Copyright Law Changes for AI-Generated Content
Indonesia is preparing updates to its copyright law that would grant protection to AI-assisted works while requiring tech platforms to compensate news publishers for content used in AI training. The draft also bans AI from imitating creators' styles and mandates disclosure of AI…
eurogamer.nettechnology8 days ago
EU Parliament Extends Voluntary Message-Scanning Law Until 2028 Despite Majority Opposition
The European Parliament voted to reinstate voluntary scanning of private messages by tech firms for child sexual abuse material. A majority opposed the measure but it passed after falling 47 votes short of the 361 needed to block it under urgent procedure rules. The permission ap…
New York Postai22 days ago
Anthropic Alleges Alibaba Ran Largest Known Distillation Attack on Its Models
Anthropic told senators that operators linked to Alibaba used 25,000 fake accounts to query its Claude models 28.8 million times between April 22 and June 5. The company called the effort the largest known distillation attack against it and urged coordinated government and indust…
ventureburn.comai32 days ago
White House Backs Blackburn Child-Safety Rules in AI Preemption Package
The White House told child safety groups and Big Tech it would back Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s KOSA laws as part of an AI preemption deal, without first informing House Republicans or Senate Democrats who helped craft the measure.
idropnews.compolitics65 days ago
Bill C-22: Tech Giants and U.S. Lawmakers Warn Canadian Surveillance Bill Threatens Encryption
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said Apple and Meta are misreading safeguards in the legislation that would require companies to enable warranted access to data while preserving encryption. The bill has drawn warnings from the tech companies and a letter from two U.S.…
upi.comworld66 days ago
Google Says It Stopped Hackers Using AI to Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group reported Monday that it prevented an effort by hackers to use an AI model to plan a mass vulnerability exploitation operation targeting a zero-day software flaw. The company said its intervention may have stopped the operation before it occurred…
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The Bbctechnology71 days ago
Meta Challenges Ofcom Fees in High Court
Meta has filed a High Court challenge against Ofcom over the calculation of fees and potential penalties under the Online Safety Act. The company argues the methods are disproportionate and not linked to UK-specific revenues. Ofcom said it would defend its position based on a pla…
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EU to Propose Rules Requiring Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure for Sensitive Public-Sector Data
The European Commission is set to unveil its Tech Sovereignty Package on May 27, including measures that would restrict member governments' use of non-EU cloud platforms for sensitive public-sector information. Discussions focus on financial, judicial and health data without affe…
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Semaforworld73 days ago
US Debates on AI Highlight Role of China in Tech Regulation and Innovation
China is increasingly cited in US discussions on technology growth and regulation, including AI advancements. Critics point to Chinese influence in narratives around data centers and energy costs. Experts note Beijing's ambitions require a multifaceted US response.
New York Posttechnology74 days ago
New Mexico Sues Meta Seeking $3.7 Billion in Penalties and Platform Changes
New Mexico's attorney general is seeking extensive reforms to Facebook and Instagram along with up to $3.7 billion in penalties following a jury's finding that Meta failed to protect children from sexual predators. A judge warned that some proposed fixes might exceed what is appr…
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Super PACs Raise $190 Million for AI Policy in Midterms
Americans express bipartisan worries over AI's economic and safety impacts, with polls showing majority support for regulation and slower development. Super PACs backed by tech leaders have amassed significant funds to shape AI policy in the midterms. Local opposition has stalled…
broadbandtvnews.comtechnology87 days ago
UK Regulator Ofcom Investigates Telegram for Potential Failures in Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Material
The UK media regulator Ofcom has initiated an investigation into the messaging app Telegram due to evidence suggesting the presence and sharing of child sexual abuse material on the platform. Telegram denied the accusations and stated it has measures in place to address such cont…
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Meta Begins Removing Ads from Attorneys Seeking Social Media Harm Clients Under 18
Meta Platforms Inc. started removing advertisements from attorneys targeting clients who claim harm from social media use before age 18. The action addresses ads seeking plaintiffs for potential lawsuits. This move follows increased scrutiny on social media's impact on minors.
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