Cantwell unveils AI safety framework as Congress stalls ahead of electionSen. Maria Cantwell, the top Democrat on the Senate committee overseeing artificial intelligence, on Wednesday unveiled a set of principles for regulating AI, making a fresh push for congressional action as concerns proliferate over the safety of the technology.Spokane Spokesman-Review15h agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyMaria Cantwellai regulation proposal
FTC launches broad investigation into Anthropic, OpenAIThe Federal Trade Commission has opened a broad investigation into the safety of artificial intelligence systems made by Anthropic and OpenAI, a senior agency official said Wednesday.Spokane Spokesman-Review7d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyftc ai investigation
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
Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislationWASHINGTON – AI requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that aired on Sunday, calling for legislation to be passed in Congress.Spokane Spokesman-Review11d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentai regulation debate
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
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
Chatbots are doing the work of Congress with little oversightThe amendment was one of hundreds filed this summer to an annual defense bill making its way through Congress. Along with her proposed change, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s office had sent a summary of what it would do.Spokane Spokesman-Review2mo agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentAnna Paulina LunaHR 100congress ai usage controversy
