Recently, the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) issued a warning that the appearance of AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) has become increasingly frequent on the open web, reaching a 'critical point'. The safety oversight body stated that in the past six months, the quantity of illegal content created by AI they have discovered has already surpassed the total from the previous year. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image provided by licensing service Midjourney. IWF's interim CEO Derek Ray Hill.

Recently, Amazon's $4 billion investment plan with AI startup Anthropic has finally been approved by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). This decision has brought relief to many, as the CMA concluded that the transaction did not significantly impact market competition and therefore did not require further investigation. According to the CMA's report, Anthropic's revenue in the UK is below the threshold for merger scrutiny, and its market share is not significant enough to warrant additional attention.

European data protection regulators are investigating Elon Musk's X platform for allegedly using user data for its AI startup xAI without explicit consent. Users have reported that their posts and interactions with the Grok chatbot were used for AI training. The Irish Data Protection Commission has sent inquiries to X regarding user transparency and may investigate potential GDPR violations, raising concerns about possible fines or penalties. X h....

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced an investigation into Microsoft Corporation's hiring of employees from Inflection AI, focusing on whether this constitutes anti-competitive behavior. This investigation is part of the CMA's in-depth study of the "interconnected network" among AI companies.Image source note: Image generated by AI, image authorized service provider Midjourney The CMA points out that Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of Inflection AI, joined Microsoft as the C

Recently, Meta's plan to use user data to train its artificial intelligence systems has sparked widespread public concern. This plan involves not only public data but also non-public user data. This move has been challenged under the UK's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), especially in complaints from the Open Rights Group.The organization has submitted a complaint to the UK Information Commissioner's Office, demanding an investigation into Meta's privacy policy. According to Meta, thes

A group of whistleblowers has exposed issues with OpenAI's confidentiality agreements, demanding an investigation by U.S. financial regulatory agencies. It is claimed that employees need to obtain permission to contact regulatory agencies, which has raised public concerns.OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT chatbot, is a key participant in the field of artificial intelligence, yet it has sparked a series of questions. The whistleblowing letter alleges that OpenAI's policies and practices may li

The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued a "precautionary measure" prohibiting Meta, Inc. from using its citizens' data to train AI algorithms. This decision immediately suspended the changes made to Meta's privacy policy last month, which added the company's AI training to its data handling disclosures.The ANPD stated: "Following an initial analysis, considering the serious and irreparable risks to users, the agency has temporarily ordered the suspension of the privacy pol

Large hospitals are actively experimenting with generative artificial intelligence technologies, which are viewed as capable of fundamentally transforming certain aspects of care services and saving costs. Healthcare institutions are racing to adopt generative AI, but regulatory agencies are struggling to keep pace with technological advancements, leading to challenges in risk and liability. The potential risks and unknowns posed by generative AI complicate regulatory efforts, placing regulators in a dilemma regarding the management of new technologies.

The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) warns that the issue of child sexual abuse images may worsen. The report calls for the government and technology providers to swiftly control the artificial intelligence that generates deepfake images. Generative AI systems could lead to virtual child deepfakes, expanding the potential victim pool. Strengthening legal responses to AI-generated abuse, particularly with recommendations aimed at the EU.

JPMorgan Chase is collaborating with U.S. regulators to prepare for the launch of its first generative AI project. The bank aims to have appropriate controls in place when releasing generative AI products. JPMorgan's Chief Information Officer stated that they are helping regulators understand how generative AI models are built. The bank is testing an AI application that generates earnings summaries for all its companies. Additionally, JPMorgan is developing an AI assistant that provides precise steps to resolve customer issues.

Internet holding company IAC submitted comments to the U.S. Copyright Office, warning that generative AI may lead to the disappearance of high-quality original content. IAC is concerned that generative AI companies are not paying for copyrighted content, making the internet unrecognizable. The deployment of generative AI could eliminate jobs for content creators, leading to a gradual decline of media. The development of generative AI may threaten websites that provide reliable and safe information.