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Character.AI Issues Apologies for the Death of 14-Year-Old User (24.10.24)

Key Highlights    Emotional Attachment to AI Leads to Tragedy: A 14-year-old boy from Florida, Sewell Setzer III, formed a deep emotional bond with an AI chatbot named “Dany” on Character.AI, which allegedly contributed to his suicide. Despite knowing it wasn’t real, he confided in the bot, preferring it over human interaction. Mother’s Lawsuit and […]

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U.S. Department of Labor releases Principles and Best Practices for AI Developers and Employers (23.10.24)

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized working capacity of employees by increasing efficiency and due diligence in work.  Acknowledging the impact of AI on workers, and its transformative effect on industries, U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released the “Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers”.  This non-binding framework is designed

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The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner Issues New Guidance for Commercial AI Use (22.10.24)

Key Highlights   Compliance with Privacy Laws: Organizations must manage personal information in AI systems in line with Australian privacy laws, ensuring transparency through updated policies and clear disclosure of AI usage to users. Risk Mitigation and Governance: Businesses should adopt privacy-by-design principles, minimize input of sensitive data, and maintain oversight to mitigate risks, especially

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IBA and CAIDP Release a Report on the Impact of AI on the Legal Sector (12.10.24)

The International Bar Association (IBA), in collaboration with the Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP), has released a groundbreaking report titled “The Future is Now: Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession” in September 2024 This report explores the profound impact AI is having on the legal sector, detailing opportunities, challenges, governance concerns, and ethical

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New Hate Speech Detection Tool Shhor AI aims to Make the Internet a Safe Space (12.10.24)

Key Highlights:   AI-Powered Hate-Speech Detection: Shhor AI is an innovative content moderation API designed by Aindriya Barua, a queer engineer, to combat hate speech online, especially in Indian contexts. It focuses on Hinglish (Hindi + English) and targets various forms of hate, including gendered hate, racism, casteism, and queerphobia. Community-Driven Moderation: Barua’s solution addresses

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The Godfather of AI Warns About the Rapid Advancement Of AI After Winning The Nobel Prize (10.10.24)

Key Highlights:   Nobel Prize Win: Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “Godfather of AI,” won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work on neural networks and machine learning, alongside Princeton’s John Hopfield. AI’s Potential and Risks: While Hinton acknowledged AI’s transformative benefits in fields like healthcare and productivity, he warned of serious

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Key Insights and Strategic Implications of the IAPP Organizational Digital Governance Report 2024 (05.10.24)

The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) has released its Organizational Digital Governance Report 2024, on 5th September, 2024, highlighting the transformative effects of emerging technologies and digital regulations on governance structures within global organizations. The report is based on interviews with senior leaders from some of the world’s most technologically advanced companies, as well

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