More AI regulation ordered by Oregon governorGov. Tina Kotek on Wednesday directed Oregon government to come up with ways to regulate its use of artificial intelligence, as warnings about the technology’s growing safety risks become increasingly dire.Spokane Spokesman-Review10d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyTina Kotekai regulation order
California Gov. Gavin Newsom creates panel on AI safety regulation, suggests possible 'kill switch'Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday ordered the formation of a panel to come up with safety regulations for the state's artificial intelligence companies, including the development of a possible "kill switch" for AI programs that go rogue.Spokane Spokesman-Review20d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomai safety regulation panel
Data center bill to lower Americans' energy costs blocked by DemocratA top Democrat thwarted Republican-led Senate legislation that attempted to prevent Americans from paying high energy costs associated with data centers, despite the bill getting overwhelming bipartisan support in the House the day before.Spokane Spokesman-Review20d agoWhole story →PlanetTechnologyHR 9340ratepayer protection act block
Keeping kids safe in the age of AI: What safeguards does WA have?As artificial intelligence chatbots become more sophisticated and better at mimicking human characteristics, parents, researchers and lawmakers have sounded the alarm about how they’re affecting children and teens.Spokane Spokesman-Review20d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeai chatbot regulation
U.S. Senate negotiators consider requiring AI firms to mitigate known major risksWASHINGTON – U.S. Senate negotiators are debating legislation that would put responsibility on tech companies to design safe AI products, according to two Senate aides, and involve federal courts if the U.S. government wants to block their release, according to a Senate aide and a lobbyist involved in the negotiations.Spokane Spokesman-Review27d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyai regulation negotiations
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs landmark social media lawLOS ANGELES – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law on Thursday new tech company restrictions barring children under 16 from exposure to behaviorally addictive features on social media platforms and banning toys containing AI companion chatbots.Spokane Spokesman-Review27d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyGavin Newsomcalifornia social media law signing
