Former Meta executive Nick Clegg sparked controversy by claiming that requiring AI companies to obtain permission from artists before using their work to train models would 'basically kill the AI industry in this country overnight,' reigniting debates over AI ethics and intellectual property rights.
Workday faces a lawsuit alleging its AI-powered job applicant screening technology discriminates against applicants over 40, rejecting hundreds of applications without human review, raising concerns about AI bias in hiring practices.
AI chatbots used by lawyers in court filings are facing backlash as judges issue sanctions for fabricated citations and quotes, with some districts prohibiting most AI use due to the lack of trustworthiness and potential serious consequences across fields.
President Trump signs landmark TAKE IT DOWN Act criminalizing revenge porn, mandating removal of explicit content shared without consent from online platforms, a bipartisan victory praised by lawmakers, advocates, and officials for protecting victims of digital exploitation and enhancing online safety.
Music legend Sir Elton John lambasted the UK government's plans to exempt AI firms from copyright laws, allowing them to use artists' content without payment, calling it 'theft' and an 'incredible betrayal' that would rob young artists of their income.
AI twins, virtual replicas that can communicate and solve problems, are poised to revolutionize diverse industries from real estate and law to emergency response, offering innovative solutions like improving credit scores, assisting attorneys, and guiding first responders during critical situations.
House Republicans pushed a controversial bill imposing a decade-long freeze on state AI regulations, sparking concerns over potential erosion of consumer safeguards and states' ability to address AI risks like deepfakes and algorithmic bias.
Swiss privacy champions Proton and NymVPN threaten to relocate operations from Switzerland if proposed surveillance laws requiring VPNs and messaging apps to identify and retain user data are enacted, undermining the country's commitment to digital privacy and security.
Groundbreaking epigenetic research suggests legal age could soon be redefined based on biological age rather than chronological age, potentially transforming how we understand and apply age-related laws and regulations across various domains.
Over 400 music icons including Elton John, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay rallied for UK copyright reform to protect creators' rights, urging transparency and licensing regimes for AI developers using copyrighted material, arguing creative copyright is vital for the industry.