James Grimmelmann, Tessler Family Professor of Digital and Information Law, told AP News that there is “no fundamental reason why” AI companies couldn’t be held liable in cases like these.
Tech companies, he noted, can’t avoid defamation “just by slapping a disclaimer on.”
https://apnews.com/article/robby-starbuck-meta-ai-delaware-eb587d274fdc18681c51108ade54b095
Google Pays $1.375b in Texas Privacy Settlement about Data Tracking and Face Scans
#Google #DataPrivacy #Texas #Privacy #Settlement #BigTech #TechLaw #KenPaxton #LocationTracking #Alphabet
Character Tech argues its AI chatbot's words are protected free speech in a serious lawsuit, invoking listener rights. But is AI output really human speech? A court must decide this crucial tech law question. #AI #FirstAmendment #TechLaw
Last Saturday I gave a talk via Zoom on "algorithmic unfairness" for a Bar Association.
Not many lawyers gave a damn, I must say. Or maybe it´s just me.
#Techlaw
They can start by releasing their trade secrets.
Next, abandon their trademarks.
https://techcrunch.com/2025/04/13/jack-dorsey-and-elon-musk-would-like-to-delete-all-ip-law/
EU
EU to Fine Elon Musk's X Over DSA Breach
X faces over $1B fine for violating Digital Services Act rules on disinformation and illegal content.
EU says platform’s algorithms amplified far-right posts and failed to curb hate speech.
Settlement possible if X agrees to reforms, but Musk is likely to challenge the penalty.
PassMark released a report on CPU performance, highlighting a recent bottleneck in performance growth since 2023. Is Moore's Law truly becoming obsolete? How might this impact legal and legislative discussions on technology advancement? Stay informed on these key developments and their implications for privacy and cybersecurity. #TechLaw #PrivacyRights #CybersecurityAwareness 
What are your thoughts on this evolving landscape? Let's discuss!
Read more: https://steelefamlaw.com/OfWKcL
ICYMI: Legal experts warn AI terms of service may prove unenforceable in court: New research shows licensing restrictions on AI models face significant legal hurdles, casting doubt on tech firms' control. https://ppc.land/legal-experts-warn-ai-terms-of-service-may-prove-unenforceable-in-court/ #AI #LegalTech #TermsOfService #ArtificialIntelligence #TechLaw
CharacterAI has chatbots:
claiming to be controlled by a human.
claiming to be a trained therapist.
tuned for engagement.
Who will be the victim that gets us to take action?
https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-825936
#AI #CharacterAI #law #techlaw #tech #technology #nonprofit #Google #Meta #chatbot #abuse @law @psychology @sociology @publichealth
Megan Garcia v. Character Technologies et al
9th grade student spent months talking with CharacterAI chatbot before his death
Chatbots repeatedly encouraged suicidal ideation
Note: My own experience with CharacterAI's so-called "Trust and Safety Team" was very disappointing.
Complaint was filed yesterday.
https://techjusticelaw.org/2024/10/23/megan-garcia-v-character-technologies-et-al/
#CharacterAI #AI #Google #tech #technology #techlaw #LLM #mentalhealth #trauma @legaltech @law
I was interviewed by NIL KÖKSAL for 'As It Happens' on CBC on Oct 21, 2024.
CharacterAI response to chatbot based on a murdered student created on their service. Incumbent on public to demand accountability for tech companies.Tone-deaf response from CharacterAI.
Transcript:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/the-aih-transcript-for-october-21-2024-1.7360123
#media #AI #tech #techlaw #legal #trauma #nonprofit #law #technology @stopTDV @sociology @psychology @communicationscholars
"... the misuse of AI technology jeopardizes the essence that defines humanity, prioritizing commercial interests. It is crucial for laws to regulate these issues swiftly and for companies to take their ethical responsibilities seriously to prevent further harm and abuse."
Foreseeable harms and BigTech services.
Why don't well-funded technology companies prevent these harms from occurring?
https://futurism.com/character-ai-murdered-woman-crecente
#technology #law #techlaw #AI #trauma @legaltech @stopTDV @communicationscholars
Daily Mail article about Character AI chatbot based on my daughter.
"It appears that either they are not doing the bare minimum in vetting these chatbot profiles or that their technology is so bad as to be useless."
More coverage of the use of the Character AI service to create a chatbot based on my deceased daughter.
Washington Post & Wired articles both came out yesterday.
Potential impacts of AI if there are insufficient guardrails?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/10/15/murdered-daughter-ai-chatbot-crecente/
https://www.wired.com/story/characterai-has-a-non-consensual-bot-problem/
@publichealth @law
@psychology #technology #Techlaw
#AI #CharacterAI #trauma #publichealth @stopTDV
I agree 100% with this DHH take on the #WordPress legal drama. I know, I’m surprised too. https://world.hey.com/dhh/automattic-is-doing-open-source-dirty-b95cf128
LinkedIn apparently is using user data to train generative AI models.
They claim an upcoming privacy policy change will address this.
For now though, you might want to select "OFF" in the "Data for Generative AI Improvement" section of your Data privacy settings.
Settings & Privacy -> Data Privacy
