On September 25, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it brought five actions against companies it accused of using “artificial intelligence as a way to supercharge deceptive or unfair conduct that harms consumers.” These actions, which the FTC indicated are part of its new enforcement sweep called “Operation AI Comply,” reflect the FTC’s repeatedly
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Bills to Regulate Sports Betting Introduced in Senate and House
Updated October 1, 2024. Originally posted September 19, 2024.
Last month, far-reaching proposals to regulate sports betting were introduced in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives by Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Paul Tonko which mark “the first comprehensive legislation that would address the public health implications inherent in the widespread legalization of…
California Governor Vetoes AI Safety Bill
On September 29, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) vetoed the Safe & Secure Innovation for Frontier AI Models Act (SB 1047), putting an end, for now, to a months-long effort to establish public safety standards for developers of large AI systems. SB 1047’s sweeping AI safety and security regime, which included annual third-party…
FCC Fines Political Consultant $6 Million for AI-based “Deepfake” Robocalls
By Yaron Dori & Andrew Longhi
On September 26, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued a $6 million fine against political consultant Steve Kramer for “illegal robocalls made using deepfake, AI-generated voice cloning technology and caller ID spoofing to spread election misinformation to potential New Hampshire voters prior to the state’s January primary presidential election.” The fine follows a $1…
EU Commission Announces New SCCs for International Transfers to Non-EU Controllers and Processors Subject to the GDPR
In a new post on the Inside Privacy blog, our colleagues discuss the European Commission’s recent announcement of new standard contractual clauses for transfers of personal data to non-EU controllers and processors subject to the EU GDPR.
Healthcare Technology Company Settles Texas Attorney General Allegations Regarding Accuracy of Generative AI Products
By Yaron Dori & Andrew Longhi
On September 18, 2024, the Texas Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) announced that it reached “a first-of-its-kind settlement with a Dallas-based artificial intelligence healthcare technology called Pieces Technologies” (“Pieces”) to resolve “allegations that the company deployed its products at several Texas hospitals after making a series of false and misleading statements about the accuracy…
California Legislature Passes Landmark AI Safety Legislation
On August 29, California lawmakers passed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act (SB 1047), marking yet another major development in states’ efforts to regulate AI. The legislation, which draws on concepts from the White House’s 2023 AI Executive Order (“AI EO”), follows months of high-profile debate and amendments…
FCC Opens Applications for IoT Cybersecurity Labeling Roles
On September 11, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (the “Commission”) opened the application window for entities seeking designation by the Commission as a Cybersecurity Labeling Administrator (“CLA”) and Lead Administrator. These roles will help administer the Commission’s voluntary Internet of Things (“IoT”) cybersecurity labeling program, covered in previous blog posts from August and March of…
California Enacts Digital Replica Laws as Congress Considers Federal Approach
Updated September 20, 2024. Originally posted September 11, 2024.
On September 17, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed two bills into law that limit the creation or use of “digital replicas,” making California the latest state to establish new protections for performers, artists, and other employees in response to the rise of AI-generated content. These…
FCC Adopts Initial Rules for Drone Operations
On August 29, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (the “Commission”) adopted rules (the “Order”) enabling licensed initial drone operations in the 5 GHz spectrum band, allowing for reliable and protected wireless communications necessary for controlling “uncrewed aircraft systems” (“UAS”). The Order is an initial step in the Commission’s phased approach to developing licenses and service…