Social media platforms face huge fines under UK's new digital safety lawsUK social media platforms must comply with new safety laws to avoid hefty fines for allowing illegal content.
Facebook enables gender discrimination in job ads, European human rights body rulesFacebook's algorithm exhibits gender bias in job ads, reinforcing stereotypes and limiting opportunities.The ruling emphasizes the need for accountability in tech companies regarding algorithmic fairness.
Amazon, Google accused of monetizing illegal contentUS Senators called out Amazon and Google for enabling ads on CSAM sites, questioning their technology's effectiveness.
Was an AI Image Generator Taken Down for Making Child Porn?AI companies face scrutiny for enabling tools that facilitate the creation of child sexual abuse material, raising ethical and legal concerns.
Amazon, Google accused of monetizing illegal contentUS Senators called out Amazon and Google for enabling ads on CSAM sites, questioning their technology's effectiveness.
Was an AI Image Generator Taken Down for Making Child Porn?AI companies face scrutiny for enabling tools that facilitate the creation of child sexual abuse material, raising ethical and legal concerns.
Character.AI Is Hosting Pro-Anorexia Chatbots That Encourage Young People to Engage in Disordered EatingCharacter.AI is hosting chatbots that promote dangerous weight-loss behaviors, exposing youth to harmful advice.
Australian government drops misinformation bill | TechCrunchThe Australian government has withdrawn a bill aimed at penalizing online platforms for misinformation due to lack of Senate support.
The US government wants big tech to prove how secure its AI, cloud services areThe US government proposes rules for AI companies to report on safety and security measures to mitigate misuse and enhance national defense.
Sign or veto: What's next for California's AI disaster bill, SB 1047? | TechCrunchCalifornia's SB 1047 seeks to regulate AI risks by assigning liability to developers and requiring safety measures like kill switches.
The US government wants big tech to prove how secure its AI, cloud services areThe US government proposes rules for AI companies to report on safety and security measures to mitigate misuse and enhance national defense.
Sign or veto: What's next for California's AI disaster bill, SB 1047? | TechCrunchCalifornia's SB 1047 seeks to regulate AI risks by assigning liability to developers and requiring safety measures like kill switches.
Harmful "nudify" websites used Google, Apple, and Discord sign-on systemsMajor tech companies' sign-in systems facilitate access to harmful deepfake websites that exploit individuals' images without consent.
Can Tech Executives Be Held Responsible for What Happens on Their Platforms?Internet executives face increasing scrutiny and potential legal accountability for their platforms' content, marking a significant shift in tech regulation.Pavel Durov's arrest highlights the growing trend of holding senior tech leaders accountable for platform-related issues.