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EDPB Clarifies Ban on Meta’s Processing of Personal Data for Targeted Advertising

On December 7th, the EDPB clarified that a contract is not a legitimate purpose for Meta’s processing of personal data, striking down the subscription service model.
- AI Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Big Data
- Commercial AI Use
- Consumer Privacy
- Data Protection
- International Privacy
- International Privacy Laws
- Privacy Laws
- Social Media Privacy
- Updates
EPIC Urges NTIA to Back Data Minimization, Address Wide Range of Harms to Minors Online

As children and teens continue spend so much of their lives online in recreational, social and educational settings, it has become clear that existing laws and regulations do not sufficiently protect minors from online harms. In the face of emerging risks from AI and other technologies, EPIC recommended that the NTIA center safeguards like data minimization or a ban on targeted advertising to minors in any of its future recommendations.
- AI Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Children's Privacy
- Commercial AI Use
- Data Protection
- Student Privacy
- Updates
Former President Obama Adds EPIC-Backed ‘Zero Trust AI Governance’ Framework to AI Reading List

Earlier today, three days after President Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence, former President Obama posted a piece entitled "What I’m Reading on the Rise of Artificial Intelligence." One of the articles the former President highlighted was a framework developed by EPIC, AI Now Insitute, and Accountable Tech entitled "Zero Trust AI Governance".
- AI Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Commercial AI Use
- Government AI Use
- Updates
White House Publishes Wide-Ranging AI Executive Order

The Biden-Harris Administration issued an Executive Order entitled “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence” that emphasizes the need for regulation of high-risk AI and critically recognizes the link between privacy and AI.
- AI Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Updates
Press Release: EPIC Applauds White House for Issuing Landmark Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence

systems, including requiring disclosure of safety testing results to the federal government, and provisions that address algorithmic discrimination. “EPIC commends the Biden-Harris Administration for this landmark executive action, which calls on agencies throughout the federal government to combat algorithmic discrimination and establish human rights safeguards around AI,” said EPIC Executive Director Alan Butler.
- AI Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Updates
EPIC Letter to White House Emphasizes Need for More Staff, Resources for AI Oversight

EPIC sent a letter to the White House ahead of the forthcoming Executive Order on AI urging the Biden-Harris Administration to prioritize building agency workforce and resources for AI oversight and accountability.
- AI Policy
- Government AI Use
- Updates
Microsoft Adapts AI Governance Blueprint for India

Microsoft recently published a white paper adapting its AI Governance Blueprint for India, setting out policy ideas and recommendations tailored to India's governance and regulatory structure
- AI Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Commercial AI Use
- Data Protection
- Government AI Use
- International Privacy
- Updates
White House Announces New, Voluntary Commitments from Leading AI Companies to Manage AI Risks

Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced new, voluntary commitments that seven leading A.I. companies—Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI—are taking to manage the risks of new A.I. development and use. While EPIC appreciates the Biden Administration’s use of its authorities to place safeguards on the use of artificial intelligence, we both agree that voluntary commitments are not enough when it comes to Big Tech.
- AI Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Commercial AI Use
- Government AI Use
- Updates
EPIC Encourages MA Legislators to Create Commission to Examine State Use of AI

EPIC Deputy Director testified before the Joint Committee on Advanced IT, the Internet, and Cybersecurity in support of House Bill 64 and Senate Bill 33, An Act establishing a commission on automated decision-making by government in the Commonwealth.
- AI Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Privacy Laws
- U.S. State Privacy Laws
- Updates
EPIC Recommends Focusing on Harms and Regulation in National AI Strategy

EPIC called on the administration "to center risks, rights, and responsibilities in its approach to AI rather than prioritizing aggressive adoption of automated decision-making technologies."
- AI in the Criminal Justice System
- AI Policy
- Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
- Commercial AI Use
- Government AI Use
- Screening & Scoring
- Updates

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