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AI deepfakes bill advanced by Senate Judiciary Committee

Unauthorized deepfake images generated by artificial intelligence would need to be removed from online platforms if they weren’t licensed by the person portrayed, under a bill the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced on Thursday. The bill, which was approved by voice vote, would give individuals an intellectual property right to their…

Online competition measure again draws industry opposition

Online competition measure again draws industry opposition

A bill that would stop large online platforms from discriminating against outside services has been revived in the Senate after versions in recent years died amid strong opposition from the technology industry. Judiciary Chair Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., introduced the legislation on Wednesday in what…

Consent questions raised at data privacy bill hearing

Consent questions raised at data privacy bill hearing

Data privacy legislation put forward by House Republicans is friendly to businesses, Republicans and Democrats agree; whether or not that’s a good thing depends on which side of the aisle members sit on. Republicans say the legislation would provide clarity for businesses and uniform protections for consumers around the country.…

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Ban on kids’ companion chatbots advanced by Senate committee

Providers of artificial intelligence companion chatbots would need to verify users’ ages and ban minors from the companions under a bill that advanced unanimously in a Senate committee Thursday. The Judiciary Committee voted 22-0 to approve the bill, which would make it a crime to knowingly provide a chatbot that…

Family accounts would be mandated for kids in chatbots bill

A bipartisan Senate bill unveiled Tuesday would govern kids and teens’ use of artificial intelligence chatbots by leaning on parental controls and would prohibit chatbots from using minors’ data for targeted advertising. The bill comes ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee markup this week of a separate bill meant to…

Online liability shield still a lightning rod after 30 years

Senators on both sides of the aisle criticized liability protections for social media platforms at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, but largely stopped short of supporting a full repeal as sought by some lawmakers. The hearing, billed as a review of Section 230 of a 1996 communications law…

What to watch from Trump’s national AI standard

Experts predict the White House proposal will lean toward standards rather than strict regulation and tap congressional work on kids’ safety.

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AI rush prompts raft of guardrail proposals - Roll Call

AI rush prompts raft of guardrail proposals - Roll Call

Congress is caught up in the debate over AI, with lawmakers pitching plans that seek to ensure user safety and address job threats.

Cruz 'sandbox' plan for AI draws support, detractors - Roll Call

Cruz 'sandbox' plan for AI draws support, detractors - Roll Call

Senate Commerce Chair Ted Cruz's proposal for AI companies to seek regulatory waivers from the White House is popular with Big Tech.

The App Store Freedom Act Compromises User Privacy To Punish Big Tech

The bill "raises the risk of malware," warns one tech expert.

Senate tries again on thorny issue of kids online safety - Roll Call

Senate tries again on thorny issue of kids online safety - Roll Call

A bipartisan Senate bill to ban social media access for kids younger than 13 is facing pushback from digital rights and tech trade groups.

Battle lines drawn as US states take on big tech with online child safety bills

Battle lines drawn as US states take on big tech with online child safety bills

Nine states are hashing out bills to protect minors online. Tech companies are fighting the laws with everything they’ve got

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