Professor Clare Huntington examines the implications of AI companions, highlighting the need for regulation to protect users, especially minors, from emotional harm and exploitation. While these technologies offer significant benefits, their integration into personal relationships demands careful oversight.
Privacy and AI regulations are intensifying globally, with significant changes expected in 2026 for device and drug manufacturers. Companies should engage with experts and strengthen their governance programs to ensure compliance amid evolving standards.
Utah has approved a new Regulatory Mitigation Agreement to pilot AI in the prescription refill process, reflecting a broader trend among states exploring AI governance. This initiative aims to balance innovation with consumer protection as states adapt to the rapid adoption of AI technologies.
Tenable Co-CEO Steve Vintz will join ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman for a fireside chat at The Intersect 2026 on February 3, focusing on AI risk governance. The discussion will highlight the evolving role of security leadership in AI adoption and the shift towards preventive security strategies in exposure management.
A bipartisan coalition of 35 Attorneys General has urged xAI to take further action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating and disseminating nonconsensual intimate images, including those involving children. They called for specific measures to enhance user control and safeguard against harmful outputs amid ongoing investigations into xAI’s practices.
AI can elevate companies or lead them astray if not managed properly, emphasizing the need for business leaders to understand its possibilities and limitations. Developing vital skills in ethics, risk assessment, and effective adoption is crucial for responsible AI management.
The European Commission’s plans to revise the EU’s AI law should explicitly address AI agents and ban sexual deepfakes. A key European Parliament lawmaker highlights the need to reinstate registration duties and tighten safeguards on sensitive data use.
Madhu Gottumukkala, acting head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, unintentionally uploaded sensitive government documents to a public ChatGPT instance, raising serious concerns around AI governance and federal cybersecurity practices.
Creative groups in the U.K. are urging the government to establish a regulatory framework for generative AI to protect the rights and livelihoods of artists. A report reveals that many creators have already faced economic losses due to AI companies using their work without consent or compensation.
America’s fragmented AI regulations impose exorbitant compliance costs on startups, pushing them out of business while benefiting larger tech companies and stalling innovation. Without a unified framework, innovation shifts abroad to countries like China.
