Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is advocating for new regulations on AI chatbot companions to protect minors following alarming cases of teen suicides linked to chatbots. Proposed Senate Bill 5984 would require chatbots to remind users they are not human and implement safeguards to support the mental health of young users.
BaFin has issued guidance on managing ICT risks related to AI systems in financial institutions, emphasizing the integration of AI governance into existing frameworks under Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 (DORA). Financial institutions must ensure AI systems are effectively governed, secured, and monitored to meet evolving supervisory expectations.
The district court in the OpenAI copyright litigation denied motions to dismiss key claims including contributory copyright infringement and distribution without copyright management information, while dismissing others such as circumvention of technological measures and partially dismissing trademark dilution claims due to insufficient fame allegations.
The Justice Department has launched a task force aimed at opposing state regulations on artificial intelligence, signaling a prioritization of Big Tech interests over public concerns. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser asserts that without congressional approval, the President lacks authority to challenge state AI laws and vows to defend Colorado’s regulations in court if necessary.
State lawmakers across the country are introducing numerous bills to regulate AI chatbots, aiming to protect minors from potential harms such as deception, emotional dependence, and self-harm risks.
Artificial Intelligence has not created a governance crisis; it has exposed one, emphasizing the need for boards to apply human judgment and empathy. As AI transforms decision-making and accountability, boards must evolve from passive observers to active stewards of governance.
Common Sense Media and OpenAI have joined forces to support the Parents & Kids Safe AI Act, aiming to enhance online safety for youth by regulating AI chatbots. The legislation focuses on implementing age assurance technologies and preventing emotional manipulation or simulated romantic relationships with minors.
RegulatingAI has appointed former Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa to its advisory board to enhance global AI governance by incorporating diverse perspectives from Africa and the Global South. Jomaa emphasizes responsible and inclusive governance to build trust in AI systems and ensure equitable technological progress.
AI companies face scrutiny as parents allege their tools contributed to teenage suicides, prompting calls for schools to address the risks of deepfakes and therapy chatbots. Educators must raise awareness to prevent vulnerable adolescents from relying solely on AI for mental health support.
AI is rapidly integrating into healthcare, offering benefits but also raising concerns about bias and physician burnout. The ongoing debate about regulation highlights challenges hospitals face in compliance and implementation.