#AI regulation

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PSA TO AUTHORS AND READERS: AI generated “books”

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[indiesellersguild]

Attention Canadian Sellers! The government is looking to update Canadian copyright law for the age of AI-generated art, and they want your input!

Comments are open until 1/15/24.

[sanyu-thewitch05]

I feel so bad that Megan has to deal with the AI sextape being passed around. Yet again, this whole scandal is being perpetrated by Blackistan and its members( The black blogs and obsessive stans) and at this point I think Megan needs to pull a Tina Turner/Eve move and distance herself from the collective rap industry. In general she’s partially already doing that by leaning into her anime watcher side and including that into her music(because let’s be honest, Blackistan stays away from certain kinds of aesthetics and music on purpose).

Also, on the topic of Blackistan and Megan, Blackistan has had its ugly neck out for her ever since Tory Lanez got put in jail. I still remember when the Black rap blogs were putting out fake headlines that Tory was found innocent, only for them to be wrong. They don’t like it when criminal Black men are held accountable in any way. If we learned anything from Tina Turner’s life and death, Blackistan is going to make Megan’s injury, virtual harassment, and fake sex tape a joke to degrade and humiliate her even when she’s in the grave.

And it’s not lost on me how Taylor got sympathy and the government to start doing something when she was the victim of this happening. But Megan doesn’t even get basic human respect and the ability to cry because she’s being dehumanized online via a deepfake.

[novelcain]

Small post on my take on AI

Unfortunately, because of how AI has been taken advantage of by large corporations to cut costs, there's a very unhealthy discontent amongst creators and workers with AI.

The fact is that AI will continue to be a part of our lives for the rest of human history, most likely. And that's not a bad thing as it's already in more things than you can imagine, and it's changed how we do things for the better to be completely honest.

With the advancement of AI comes the ability to make people's lives easier. It should be used to help us with/do the boring and mundane tasks so that we can focus on enjoying our time on this earth. However, there definitely needs to be new laws put into place to regulate what AI can and can not be used for.

For example. The shitshow that was Marvel blatantly and openly admitting to using AI art in their trailer for Secret Invasion. I don't care that it's symbolic. It took jobs away from artists just so they could cut corners and not have to pay for it. Just because humans are being replaced in the movie doesn't mean we should do the same irl. Like seriously, learn to separate fiction from reality.

That being said, AI creative works like art and writings should never be used as final products unless they are for personal use only. Rather, they should be used as references and inspiration for creators to expand their horizon or work on new projects. Once again, reference, not final products.

Having said that, yes, AI would have to scoop the internet to continue evolving. The fact of the matter is that AI can't get better without references. However, consent is still important. If a creator doesn't want their stuff put into AI, that's their choice and right. In the same way you can choose not to participate in a study.

In the end, companies need to acknowledge the importance of artists, writers, and workers and their efforts (as well as accept human value in general). Nothing a machine produces will be able to compare to what the hands of a living being can make as they are, in the end, imitations of the original human works.

So again, AI isn't the devil, but it should be monitored and put to use for humans, not against humans.

Corporations need to learn that advancements in technology shouldn't be used to help their profits but to help humanity as whole (which in the end will benefit them if they can just get their heads out of the asses for one minute 🙄). And hopefully with the development of AI and robotics, humans will no longer have to do/work on anything that they don't wish to just so they can survive.

Life should be about enjoyment and experiences, not living paycheck to paycheck, and AI can help with that, but only if it's used properly and not taken advantage of.

[elipri]

This is extremely fucking funny because thats the founder of LAION Christoph Schuhmann and guess who got hit with the first lawsuit in Germany regarding AI regulations

Take a wild guess

I was one of the many people from the public who attended the court case and let me tell yall they're COOKED LMAOOO

(the hyperlink is in German, it's a summary of Kneschke's lawyer)

[digitalmagus]

‘Casual’ reminder about AI regulation.

If the WGA strike doesn’t succeed and get AI regulated for writing do you realize that the most unexpected thing will be affected, commercials and ads. That’s right imagine those 30s ads or 5 minute commercials and not paying a single actor/voice or writer or artist/filmer for them, probably not even a good marketer. Entirely AI written and voiced. Just imagine all that revenue and not a dime going to anyone but the top levels of the company, does that make you angry? Being forced to deal with this unless you pay premium and still no one is getting a dime but an already rich company? Does the consequential losses to all those related industries not give you pause? Support the strike and other measures.

[springtime-creations]

I might be abandoning my Instagram in favor of tumblr because fuck meta stealing my likeness for their generative ai. Oh and they're stealing art too.

Shit sucks. I'm just waiting for the lawsuits to start rolling out. At least on here they're polite enough to give me an opt out button.

[aquitainequeen]

The first legislation in the world dedicated to regulating AI could become a blueprint for others to follow. Here’s what to expect from the EU’s AI Act. The word ‘risk’ is often seen in the same sentence as ‘artificial intelligence’ these days. While it is encouraging to see world leaders consider the potential problems of AI, along with its industrial and strategic benefits, we should remember that not all risks are equal. On June 14, the European Parliament voted to approve its own draft proposal for the AI Act, a piece of legislation two years in the making, with the ambition of shaping global standards in the regulation of AI.

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[hhliu]

Please follow me on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/haihaoliu_linguist-emily-m-bender-has-a-word-or-two-activity-7155703130259681280-wRo8

“The handful of very wealthy … tech bros are not in a position to understand the needs of humanity at large,” [Prof. Emily M. Bender] bluntly argued.

“You can have all the good intentions in the world, but you’re not going to get very far until there’s some regulation that protects the rights that the profit motive runs roughshod over,” Bender dropped another truth bomb.

This very much echoes what I posted about a while back on Yanis Varoufakis’s newly coined technofeudalism: https://lnkd.in/gGekMQ_M

As I wrote then: My personal take is we cannot rely on the benevolence and philanthropy of a select few to guide and shape the future of humanity. Even if they genuinely start from a place of good and nobel intentions, the potential for corruption, having that sort of power, is simply too great.

[brainbleedo]

AI needs to be stopped.

This is going to be very different to my usual posts, i understand if you're not interested and I can't stop you from not reading this but I cannot understand how important it is that we regulate AI and it's useage. Even if you don't read my post, please do your research, please.

AI vs Artists

AI is being developed from the work of artists, artists who put effort and passion into their work are having it stolen and used to develop an algorithm that will destroy their livelyhood. Your art is not safe.

I cannot emphasize this enough, like it or not, your art is not safe. I'm not going to tell you to stop posting your art, but beg you, learn how these things work. Learn the current laws around ai, push for further restrictions and for companys to be held accountable, talk with other artists, fight back against ai.

We have hit a point where it's make or break, frankly I don't believe the art industry, especially the digital art industry, will ever be the same. You cannot outright ban the use of AI generated images, even regulations are temporary because what happens when ai really figures it out? When there's no strange blip or extra finger to give it away? When the two are practically indistinguishable?

There's alot more I can say about AI and how devastating ai generated media is going to be, and make no mistake it will be devastating, ai has and will continue to ruin the lives of many people.

This is not a joke, this isn't something that will sort itself out or burn itself out, you need to act now and do whatever you can if not for others then for yourself because you are not immune to AI and it's consequences and by the time you realise that it may be too late.

[donuttrymedebil]

AIbros when text/image generators are built on stolen/scraped data without consent:

AIbros when GitHub shows how to get ChatGPT to reveal samples of training data it was unethically built on:

[millionmovieproject]

The new episode of The Million Movie Project Presents is here!!

I go a little personal here talking about the WGA and SAG AFTRA strikes in the need for AI regulation, in how I ultimately lost my primary source of income to it. It's not just something effecting actors, but is infecting every industry, and no ones jobs are safe. If we don't band together and support the strikes, unionize workplaces, and push for universal basic income (UBI) and universal healthcare not tied to employment, we're facing a living and employment crisis like the world has never seen (even worse than now).

Then, I even found some time to get around to discussing some film history, on how yesterday's musical is today's action movie.

[jcmarchi]

AI governance: Analysing emerging global regulations

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AI governance: Analysing emerging global regulations

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Governments are scrambling to establish regulations to govern AI, citing numerous concerns over data privacy, bias, safety, and more.

AI News caught up with Nerijus Šveistys, Senior Legal Counsel at Oxylabs, to understand the state of play when it comes to AI regulation and its potential implications for industries, businesses, and innovation.

“The boom of the last few years appears to have sparked a push to establish regulatory frameworks for AI governance,” explains Šveistys.

“This is a natural development, as the rise of AI seems to pose issues in data privacy and protection, bias and discrimination, safety, intellectual property, and other legal areas, as well as ethics that need to be addressed.”

Regions diverge in regulatory strategy

The European Union’s AI Act has, unsurprisingly, positioned the region with a strict, centralised approach. The regulation, which came into force this year, is set to be fully effective by 2026.

Šveistys pointed out that the EU has acted relatively swiftly compared to other jurisdictions: “The main difference we can see is the comparative quickness with which the EU has released a uniform regulation to govern the use of all types of AI.”

Meanwhile, other regions have opted for more piecemeal approaches. China, for instance, has been implementing regulations specific to certain AI technologies in a phased-out manner. According to Šveistys, China began regulating AI models as early as 2021.

“In 2021, they introduced regulation on recommendation algorithms, which [had] increased their capabilities in digital advertising. It was followed by regulations on deep synthesis models or, in common terms, deepfakes and content generation in 2022,” he said.

“Then, in 2023, regulation on generative AI models was introduced as these models were making a splash in commercial usage.”

The US, in contrast, remains relatively uncoordinated in its approach. Federal-level regulations are yet to be enacted, with efforts mostly emerging at the state level.

“There are proposed regulations at the state level, such as the so-called California AI Act, but even if they come into power, it may still take some time before they do,” Šveistys noted.

This delay in implementing unified AI regulations in the US has raised questions about the extent to which business pushback may be contributing to the slow rollout. Šveistys said that while lobbyist pressure is a known factor, it’s not the only potential reason.

“There was pushback to the EU AI Act, too, which was nevertheless introduced. Thus, it is not clear whether the delay in the US is only due to lobbyism or other obstacles in the legislation enactment process,” explains Šveistys.

“It might also be because some still see AI as a futuristic concern, not fully appreciating the extent to which it is already a legal issue of today.”

Balancing innovation and safety

Differentiated regulatory approaches could affect the pace of innovation and business competitiveness across regions.

Europe’s regulatory framework, though more stringent, aims to ensure consumer protection and ethical adherence—something that less-regulated environments may lack.

“More rigid regulatory frameworks may impose compliance costs for businesses in the AI field and stifle competitiveness and innovation. On the other hand, they bring the benefits of protecting consumers and adhering to certain ethical norms,” comments Šveistys.

This trade-off is especially pronounced in AI-related sectors such as targeted advertising, where algorithmic bias is increasingly scrutinised.

AI governance often extends beyond laws that specifically target AI, incorporating related legal areas like those governing data collection and privacy. For example, the EU AI Act also regulates the use of AI in physical devices, such as elevators.

“Additionally, all businesses that collect data for advertisement are potentially affected as AI regulation can also cover algorithmic bias in targeted advertising,” emphasises Šveistys.

Impact on related industries

One industry that is deeply intertwined with AI developments is web scraping. Typically used for collecting publicly available data, web scraping is undergoing an AI-driven evolution.

“From data collection, validation, analysis, or overcoming anti-scraping measures, there is a lot of potential for AI to massively improve the efficiency, accuracy, and adaptability of web scraping operations,” said Šveistys. 

However, as AI regulation and related laws tighten, web scraping companies will face greater scrutiny.

“AI regulations may also bring the spotlight on certain areas of law that were always very relevant to the web scraping industry, such as privacy or copyright laws,” Šveistys added.

“At the end of the day, scraping content protected by such laws without proper authorisation could always lead to legal issues, and now so can using AI this way.”

Copyright battles and legal precedents

The implications of AI regulation are also playing out on a broader legal stage, particularly in cases involving generative AI tools.

High-profile lawsuits have been launched against AI giants like OpenAI and its primary backer, Microsoft, by authors, artists, and musicians who claim their copyrighted materials were used to train AI systems without proper permission.

“These cases are pivotal in determining the legal boundaries of using copyrighted material for AI development and establishing legal precedents for protecting intellectual property in the digital age,” said Šveistys.

While these lawsuits could take years to resolve, their outcomes may fundamentally shape the future of AI development. So, what can businesses do now as the regulatory and legal landscape continues to evolve?

“Speaking about the specific cases of using copyrighted material for AI training, businesses should approach this the same way as any web-scraping activity – that is, evaluate the specific data they wish to collect with the help of a legal expert in the field,” recommends Šveistys.

“It is important to recognise that the AI legal landscape is very new and rapidly evolving, with not many precedents in place to refer to as of yet. Hence, continuous monitoring and adaptation of your AI usage are crucial.”

Just this week, the UK Government made headlines with its announcement of a consultation on the use of copyrighted material for training AI models. Under the proposals, tech firms could be permitted to use copyrighted material unless owners have specifically opted out.

Despite the diversity of approaches globally, the AI regulatory push marks a significant moment for technological governance. Whether through the EU’s comprehensive model, China’s step-by-step strategy, or narrower, state-level initiatives like in the US, businesses worldwide must navigate a complex, evolving framework.

The challenge ahead will be striking the right balance between fostering innovation and mitigating risks, ensuring that AI remains a force for good while avoiding potential harms.

(Photo by Nathan Bingle)

See also: Anthropic urges AI regulation to avoid catastrophes

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[norealdestination]

Hooo boy, I can hear the lawyers salivating. the next decade is going to be horrifying as companies force unchecked AI into everything.

For those not in the know, this is one of the Amanita mushrooms referred to as a Destroying Angel. Never, ever, ever, ever forage with an app. Especially for mushrooms.