The New York State Senate has passed the RAISE Act, a significant AI safety bill aimed at imposing critical safeguards on the development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. Spearheaded by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the legislation seeks to ensure that developers implement safety protocols to protect society as AI continues to permeate various sectors.
The European Commission’s guidelines clarify the definition of an “AI system” under the AI Act, emphasizing its elements such as autonomy, adaptiveness, and inferencing capabilities. These guidelines aim to provide legal clarity for developers and regulators, ensuring a better understanding of what qualifies as an AI system within the EU framework.
Dr. Rejoice Malisa-van der Walt emphasizes the importance of developing South Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) policy by integrating elements from international frameworks while addressing the country’s unique needs. The goal is to create regulations that foster innovation and ensure AI serves all citizens, considering past challenges and current goals.
Texas has passed the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), which aims to regulate AI use in the workplace without imposing significant new burdens on employers. If approved by Governor Abbott, the law will come into effect on January 1, 2026, joining other states in establishing AI regulations.
The letter expresses concern over a clause in H.R. 1 that would prohibit state or local governments from regulating artificial intelligence for the next 10 years. It warns that this moratorium could allow unelected officials to deploy AI systems without public accountability, raising significant risks for future administrations.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a budget bill that includes a controversial 10-year ban on states regulating artificial intelligence, which now moves to the Senate for consideration. The proposed ban has faced significant opposition, with experts arguing it undermines state efforts to protect residents from potential harms associated with AI.
The Colorado Legislature recently failed to amend the Artificial Intelligence Act, originally passed in 2024, which imposes strict regulations on high-risk AI systems. Proposed amendments aimed to ease some burdensome requirements but were voted down, leaving the original Act intact and requiring compliance by early 2026.
The article discusses the implications of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act on neurotechnologies, particularly in the context of neurorights and the regulation of AI systems. It highlights the definition of an AI system, the prohibitions on subliminal techniques, and the categorization of high-risk applications in areas such as emotion recognition and biometric data usage.
Ulla Coester emphasizes the importance of adaptable governance in building trust in AI, highlighting that unclear threats complicate global confidence in the technology. She advocates for cross-disciplinary collaboration and the use of frameworks like the EU AI Act to align AI development with societal values and expectations.
The EU AI Act emphasizes the importance of copyright compliance for generative AI models, particularly regarding the use of vast datasets for training. It requires general-purpose AI providers to implement policies that respect copyright protections and ensure transparency about the content used in their training processes.