A California federal judge has dismissed claims that Meta’s Large Language Model (LLaMA) constitutes a derivative work of the materials it was trained on, labeling the claim as “nonsensical.” The lawsuit, asserted by comedian Sarah Silverman and others, challenged Meta’s use of their books for AI training but had most claims dismissed. However, the judge allowed the plaintiffs to amend ...
YouTube is taking steps designed to enhance online safety for teenagers, a move that arrives amid growing concerns about the impact of social media on youth mental health. The platform announced new measures to limit teen exposure to potentially harmful video content, particularly those focusing on body image issues. These measures include reducing recommendations for content that idealizes body types ...
The G7 leaders, under the auspices of the Hiroshima process, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), have endorsed a set of global standards for the ethical development of advanced AI systems by organizations, adaptable across sectors and regions. This alignment underscores a worldwide commitment to responsible AI innovation.
The G7 ...
As IoT devices become increasingly common in homes, they pose growing privacy risks. These devices, which include smart thermostats and connected systems, often collect substantial volumes of personal data. They sometimes do so without explicit user consent, revealing sensitive information on lifestyle. The integration of AI in smart homes further complicates this. It analyzes extensive data, often without proper consent, ...
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reached a settlement agreement with an American company that processes medical data for clinics, on charges of major security flaws in violation of the Security Rule under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The company, which operates as a Business Associate under HIPAA, was a victim of a ...
Effective November 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services has amended the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500), setting enhanced cybersecurity benchmarks for financial institutions.
This update builds upon the original, landmark regulations from 2017. At that time, the regulations mandated detailed rules for cyber risk assessment, attack detection, enhanced protection implementation, and recovery planning. They also required financial ...
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