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Lawmakers are skeptical of Zuckerberg’s commitment to free speech
Meta’s latest whistleblower, Sarah Wynn-Williams, got a warm reception on Capitol Hill Wednesday, as the Careless People author who the company has fought to silence described the company’s chief executive as someone willing to shapeshift into whatever gets him closest to power. The message was one that lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on crime and counterterrorism were very open…
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California lawmakers approve sweeping AI legislation – here’s what it means for the industry
California’s controversial AI safety bill has passed a major hurdle, bringing the industry one step closer to comply with safety testing for the most advanced AI models. SB 1047 was passed following a 41-9 vote in the California legislature, though still requires approval — or a formal veto — from Governor Gavin Newsom before the end of September. Newsom hasn’t…
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OpenAI opposes California AI bill as lawmakers prepare to vote – Computerworld
“Instead of criticizing what the bill actually does, OpenAI argues this issue should be left to Congress,” Wiener said in a statement. “As I’ve stated repeatedly, I agree that ideally, Congress would handle this. However, Congress has not done so, and we are skeptical Congress will do so.” “Under OpenAI’s argument about Congress, California never would have passed its data…
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