As generative AI alters Colorado’s medical system, state lawmakers propose some guardrails

As generative AI alters Colorado’s medical system, state lawmakers propose some guardrails

A pair of Colorado bills to restrict the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is the first AI regulation moving through the statehouse this year. The policies include banning therapists from using chatbots with patients, and placing more restrictions on how generative AI is used in the medical field. House Bill 1195, focuses on guardrails…

EU lawmakers want AI to pay for copyrighted material

EU lawmakers want AI to pay for copyrighted material

EU lawmakers on Wednesday demanded artificial intelligence providers pay for their use of copyrighted European content as they called for expanded rules to apply to generative AI. In a report adopted by the European Parliament’s legal affairs committee, lawmakers demanded full transparency about what content is used for generative AI systems and fair remuneration for creators. They…

Egyptian lawmakers to seek social media regulations for children

Egyptian lawmakers to seek social media regulations for children

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s Parliament is looking into ways to regulate children’s use of social media platforms to combat what lawmakers called “digital choas,” following some western countries that are considering banning young teenagers from social media. The House of Representatives said in a statement late Sunday that it will work on a legislation to…

Britain needs ‘AI stress tests’ for financial services, lawmakers say

Britain needs ‘AI stress tests’ for financial services, lawmakers say

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Britain’s financial ‌watchdogs are not doing enough to stop AI from harming consumers or destabilising markets, a group ‌of lawmakers said on Tuesday, urging regulators to move away from a “wait and see” approach ‌as the technology is deployed widely. The Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England should…