New U.S. Senate Bill Would End Section 230 Immunity Protections for Generative AI

New U.S. Senate Bill Would End Section 230 Immunity Protections for Generative AI

A new bill in the U.S. Senate would end Section 230 protections for legal claims based on generative artificial intelligence (AI). The bipartisan bill, introduced by Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and titled “No Section 230 Immunity for AI Act,” would allow individuals targeted by “deepfakes” and other generative AI content to sue the creators, publishers and web sites hosting the content. Under Section 230, web site owners and internet companies are

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Job Seekers who Embrace AI to Gain an Edge in Seeking Employment Should Tread Carefully

Job Seekers who Embrace AI to Gain an Edge in Seeking Employment Should Tread Carefully

In an era of technological advancements, job seekers are constantly seeking new ways to stand out in the competitive job market. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer, empowering job seekers to gain a significant edge in securing their dream job. From resume optimization to interview preparation and personalized job recommendations, AI is quickly impacting every aspect of the job search process.  With the advanced AI tools available today, employees searching for their next

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No Protection for Generative AI Imagery: New U.S. Copyright Office Decision

No Protection for Generative AI Imagery: New U.S. Copyright Office Decision

A recent decision by the U.S. Copyright Office established that the United States does not recognize copyright protection for images created by AI-driven image generators.  The Copyright Office recently granted copyright registration for a comic book, Zarya of the Dawn, after an individual filed an application with the agency. In the application, the individual listed herself as the author and stated that she created the comic book.  Shortly after registering the work, however, the Copyright Office

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