Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed eight laws addressing challenges in the field of artificial intelligence. These laws aim to tackle issues related to the existential risks posed by AI systems, the deepfake production of nude images by AI generators, and the creation of AI clones of deceased actors by Hollywood studios. Among these, SB926 criminalizes the creation and distribution of deepfake nude images and defines using AI-generated nude images resembling others for blackmail as illegal. The SB981 bill requires social media platforms to establish user reporting channels for relevant content.

In California, Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed two new laws, vowing to safeguard the digital images of actors and other performers. These bills aim to protect actors from the unauthorized use of their digital likenesses or voices both during their lifetimes and posthumously. This move comes against the backdrop of growing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor of artists. In a video posted on social media, Newsom stated: 'We talk about California as the state of dreams and doers. Many dreamers come here, but sometimes their voices are not fully represented.'

During a recent signing ceremony, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of new laws aimed at the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, which are relatively strict on a national level. The new regulations comprise five items, three of which specifically address AI deepfake technology that could impact elections, while the other two concern the cloning of Hollywood actors' voices and images. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized by service provider Midjourney. The new law AB2655 requires large online platforms...

Facebook acknowledged in an investigation that it is collecting publicly available data from all adult users in Australia. The company does not provide an opt-out option for Australians as it does for EU citizens, as privacy laws do not require it to do so.

Judge Kevin Newsom of the US 11th Circuit Court of Appeals innovatively used chatbots like ChatGPT to interpret the legal term 'ordinary meaning,' particularly concerning the dispute over whether a 'physical restraint' was involved in a gun robbery case. In this case, the judge agreed to uphold the severe sentence for the defendant DeLeon but noted that there may have been past misinterpretations of the definition of 'physical restraint' and emphasized that the term should be understood according to its ordinary, common meaning. Newsom asked GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini about the ordinary meaning of 'physical restraint.'

Three tech giants, OpenAI, Adobe, and Microsoft, have united to support California's AB3211 bill, which requires tech companies to add labels to generated content to help identify works created by artificial intelligence (AI). Key provisions include adding watermarks in the metadata of AI-generated photos, videos, and audio clips, and large online platforms are required to label AI-generated content in a way that is easily understood by the general audience. This bill aims to address issues of information sourcing and enhance public understanding and trust in AI technology.

KAN2.0, an upgraded version of the neural network architecture, aims to deepen the integration of AI and classical physics. Researchers can customize the model to incorporate expertise for discovering key concepts in physical systems, such as the Lagrangian. The new framework enhances the model's expressiveness, practicality, and interpretability through three main features: MultKAN, kanpiler, and Tree Converter, addressing compatibility issues between AI and science. KAN2.0 excels in feature recognition, revealing module structures, and discovering symbolic formulas, particularly in fields that are difficult to represent with symbolic equations, such as chemistry.

A class action lawsuit initiated by several artists has been approved to continue, accusing Stability, Runway, and DeviantArt of illegally using copyrighted works for training purposes. On Monday, the presiding judge ruled to allow some allegations to move forward. In this mixed ruling, some claims made by the plaintiffs were dismissed, but others were retained, indicating that the case may ultimately proceed to trial.

The development of artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs), has raised concerns about cybersecurity laws. Scholars at Harvard highlighted at the Black Hat conference that the U.S. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) fails to effectively protect AI security researchers, exposing them to legal risks. They noted that existing laws are vague regarding actions like 'prompt injection attacks,' making it difficult for research....

A recent survey reveals widespread concern among U.S. business leaders regarding the regulation and governance of artificial intelligence, particularly around issues of data privacy, security risks, and ethical use. The survey shows that 84% of data, privacy, and AI decision-makers support updating U.S. copyright laws to adapt to the AI era. 81% of respondents believe that big tech companies should compensate individuals whose data is used for AI training, reflecting a shift in the recognition of personal data value. Large enterprises support government regulation of AI more than small businesses do. 64% of respondents...

The ruling in the antitrust lawsuit against Google has had a profound impact on tech giants, especially Apple. The decision determined that Google's payments to device manufacturers for search services were illegal, leading to a nearly 5% drop in Apple’s stock price, highlighting the rapid pace of development and the trend of self-reorganization in the tech industry. Apple is actively working to reduce its reliance on traditional search by improving Siri, integrating AI chatbots, and betting that AI technology will eventually replace conventional search. Apple's cooperation with OpenAI and its plans to collaborate with Google’s AI chatbot, Gemi, are key to this strategy.

The legal industry is facing challenges to the traditional hourly billing model, as the rise of generative AI has sparked both optimism and concern. Optimists believe that AI can enhance efficiency by assisting in document drafting and contract review, while some lawyers worry that the widespread adoption of AI may undermine competitive advantages, particularly for large law firms that rely on junior staff to handle a significant volume of complex cases. A survey indicates that about one-third of UK law firms are concerned that AI could negatively impact profits and profit margins, as the use of AI may lead to a reduction in the workload of junior staff, who typically handle this portion of work.

In a copyright lawsuit against The New York Times, OpenAI has requested access to the newspaper's internal research materials and documents in order to evaluate the validity of claims that ChatGPT copied content. The New York Times has opposed this request, arguing that it could pose a threat to press freedom. The core focus of the lawsuit is the scope of copyright assessment, with The New York Times insisting it only pertains to published articles, while OpenAI's lawyers are interested in internal documents to verify the accusations. The lawsuit also hints at future trends in AI training methods, which may increasingly rely on high-quality data rather than sheer volume.

Meta scientist Thomas Scialom reveals the secrets behind the development of Llama 3.1, whose 405B parameter scale was designed to compete with GPT-4. By increasing the number of training tokens rather than changing the architecture, Llama 3.1 achieves an optimized balance between model scale and the total amount of training data, resulting in significant leaps in knowledge depth and breadth. In terms of data selection, Scialom prefers synthetic data over publicly available internet text. The evaluation and improvement of Llama 3.1 utilize reward models and diverse benchmarks.

Recently, a seemingly simple math problem – "Which is larger, 13.8 or 13.11?" – has not only stumped some humans but also caused confusion for many large language models (LLMs). This issue has sparked a widespread discussion about the ability of AI to handle common sense problems. During a popular TV show, this question ignited a heated debate among netizens. Many believed that 13.11% should be larger than 13.8%, but in fact, 13.8% is the larger number.Researcher Yu Chen Lin from AI2 discovere

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced that a hearing will be held this Thursday, focusing on privacy issues related to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). The hearing will discuss how AI "has accelerated the need for comprehensive federal privacy legislation," as stated in the committee's announcement.Image Source Note: The image was generated by AI, and the image is provided by the licensing service Midjourney The scheduling of this hearing comes amidst increasing pressure on Congr

Recently, a fierce debate over copyright has erupted in the field of artificial intelligence music. After being sued by the three major record companies, Universal Music, Sony Music, and Warner Music, AI music startup Udio issued a statement today, firmly asserting that its model does not replicate copyrighted works or the voices of artists.

AI music startup Udio responded a day after being sued for copyright infringement by the world's largest record companies. Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group accuse Udio and its competitor Suno of copyright infringement, claiming the scale is 'almost unimaginable.'

Elon Musk withdrew his lawsuit against OpenAI on Tuesday, which was scheduled to be heard by a San Francisco judge on Wednesday, just one day before the hearing.