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South Carolina lawmakers struggle to regulate AI as its use expands
South Carolina lawmakers are grappling with how to regulate artificial intelligence as its use grows in the state.postandcourier.comPolicy
Ohio Supreme Court weary of AI, touts judicial independence
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Sharon Kennedy delivered her annual “State of the Judiciary” address Thursday, reflecting on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the importance of judicial independence, while also touching on the challenges and dangers posed by rapidly developing technology.wkbn.comPolicy
Hinton warns Congress must enact AI safeguards within year to avert loss of control
Geoffrey Hinton, an emeritus professor at the University of Toronto, warned that if the U.S. Congress fails to put safety measures for AI in place within the next year, it could lose control.biz.chosun.comPolicy
White House split deepens over AI regulation approach
The Wall Street Journal reports that senior Trump administration officials are divided over AI oversight, with some pushing for stricter safeguards against cyber and bio threats while others advocate for a light-touch approach to maintain a competitive edge against China.en.bloomingbit.ioPolicy
Court filings reveal exec quotes undermining AI copyright defense
Newly unsealed court documents show OpenAI and Microsoft executives described AI products as substitutes for journalism, a development news outlets argue weakens the tech companies' fair-use defense in a major copyright lawsuit.straitstimes.comPolicy
California bans AI chatbot toys for kids under 16
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 867, imposing a four-year moratorium on the manufacture and sale of AI companion chatbot toys for children under 16, effective Jan. 1, 2027.lawcommentary.comPolicy
House passes bill to shift AI data center grid costs to operators
The House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act 417–3, requiring data centers over 100 MW to cover full grid upgrade costs and preventing these expenses from being passed to residential consumers.gadgetreview.comPolicy
Israel Bar Association demands removal of AI-generated election video
The Israel Bar Association and the Yashar party have issued formal demands for the removal of an AI-generated campaign video depicting Supreme Court officials being violently detained, citing incitement and contempt of court.jpost.comPolicy
New York recommends $1 million per megawatt for AI data centers
New York State's Community Investment Framework advises municipalities to demand $1 million per megawatt in community investment from data center developers, including those housing AI infrastructure.tomshardware.com
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