EPIC Urges FCC to Require More Disclosures Around AI Content in Political Ads—and Restrict AI Disinformation

Advocacy groups call on Colorado lawmakers to strengthen the state’s AI Act

December 10, 2024

The groups called on lawmakers to retain several strong provisions as well as add other key protections to ensure the Colorado AI Act effectively protects residents of the state.

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Demystifying Generative AI Disclosures

November 27, 2024

Generative AI is frequently used to obscure, mischaracterize, and fabricate information online.

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EPIC, Coalition Urge the White House Office of Management and Budget to Halt DHS’s Harmful AI Systems

November 27, 2024

EPIC joined a coalition of over 140 organizations led by Just Futures Law to push The Office of Management and Budget to use its authority to stop the Department of Homeland Security’s use of non-conforming artificial intelligence systems to inform or make decisions regarding surveillance, deportation, and detention.

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PRESS RELEASE: EPIC Files Complaint Urging the FTC to Investigate OpenAI’s GPTs and Third-Party APIs

October 29, 2024

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CFPB Issues New Guidance to Protect Workers from Digital Surveillance Using Third-Party Consumer Reporting Tools

October 25, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued guidance to protect workers from digital surveillance.

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White House Publishes Memorandum and Framework for Governing the Use of AI in National Security

October 25, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration issued a “Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering the Safety, Security, and Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence.”

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California Legislative Session Roundup: Which Key Privacy and AI Bills Were Enacted and Which Were Vetoed?

October 11, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed many privacy and AI bills into law, but he also vetoed three major tech bills.

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OMB Finalizes Guidance on Federal Government AI Procurement

October 4, 2024

The OMB's AI procurement memorandum sets out best practices for managing AI risks, calls on agencies to promote competition in the AI market and adds additional testing and risk mitigation requirements for procured generative AI systems.

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FTC Takes Action Against Businesses Using Unproven, Deceptive, and Fraudulent AI Systems

September 25, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission’s Operation AI Comply is in full swing. The Commission’s new initiative aims to crack down on AI-infused frauds and deceptions to protect consumers from deceptive, inaccurate, and fraudulent AI-powered practices like chatbots, fake online reviews, or false claims of huge earnings. The Commission has taken action against DoNotPay, Ascend Ecom, Ecommerce Empire Builders, Rytr, and the FBA Machine for deceptive uses of AI that harmed consumers.

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EPIC Urges FCC to Require More Disclosures Around AI Content in Political Ads—and Restrict AI Disinformation

September 5, 2024

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