April 3, 2024
Tennessee Codifies ELVIS Act to Prevent AI Impersonation
Tennessee became the first U.S. state to enact legislation protecting artists from unauthorized AI impersonation—the ELVIS Act will go into effect July 1. The new law is momentum for regulation that could impede AI aims. After its recent reveal of text-to-video tool Sora, OpenAI is now testing a voice engine that can generate natural-sounding speech from text and a short audio sample.
New direction from the White House will require federal agencies to adopt safeguards for AI across sectors, including air travel and healthcare. The U.K. and U.S. have formed a partnership to share information around testing new AI models. A new HarrisX survey shows U.S. consumers are concerned about the growing sophistication of AI, and overwhelmingly support federal regulation.
Stakeholders Debate Social Media as Regulation Grows
Social media is shifting as audiences adapt to tech changes. After disbanding its content moderation team last year, X (formerly Twitter) is now appointing a new head of safety to address growing concerns about the platform. Meta is denying allegations that it allowed Netflix access to users’ private Facebook messages. More social media companies are speaking out on privacy after significant action from states to protect user privacy.
A push to regulate how social media companies use algorithms to serve content to children in New York has ignited significant lobbying effort by tech giants. Across the country, government, the tech industry, and parents are debating methods such as complete bans, age verification, and new online tools to regulate minors’ access to social media. A new Sprout Social survey shows nearly three-quarters of consumers are comfortable with brands using AI for faster customer service on social media.
Effective Fact-Checking Essential in Age of AI
In the age of AI and misinformation, fact-checking is more important than ever. Good fact-checking emphasizes transparency, inviting readers to verify the credibility and sources of their findings. Although some have argued fact-checking is inherently political, experts say it is an essential component of free speech and expression to enhance public debate.
While correcting misinformation is crucial, the global trend of government-led fact-checking initiative has raised concerns about independence and potential misuse. In the U.S., more states are moving to establish protocols around election misinformation. And while AI can be used to create misinformation, it can also be harnessed for effective fact-checking by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing accuracy.
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