AI regulation
Amazon Employees Demand Ethical AI Development in Open Letter to CEO Andy Jassy
Nov 29, 2025 05:26 pm CST
Over 1,000 Amazon employees have signed an open letter to CEO Andy Jassy expressing concerns about the company's rapid AI implementation, citing environmental impacts, job security issues, and ethical considerations. The Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group is demanding AI development powered by renewable energy, meaningful employee input in AI deployment, and ethical restrictions on AI applications.
AR Rahman Urges Tech Leaders to Develop AI That Preserves Jobs and Empowers Creativity
Nov 29, 2025 03:32 pm CST
In a thought-provoking podcast with Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath, Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shares his message to AI industry leaders like Sam Altman, advocating for responsible technology that enhances human capabilities without eliminating jobs. Rahman discusses the need for AI regulation similar to firearms, highlights AI's creative potential, and reveals insights about his innovative metahuman digital avatar band, Secret Mountain, which exemplifies the harmonious collaboration between human artistry and artificial intelligence.
Trump Launches "Genesis Mission": A National AI Initiative to Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs and Secure US Technology Leadership
Nov 25, 2025 01:20 pm CST
President Trump's executive order establishes the Genesis Mission, a national AI initiative comparable to the Manhattan Project, creating an integrated platform combining supercomputing resources and federal datasets to accelerate scientific breakthroughs across multiple domains while countering China's technological advances and preventing fragmented state-level AI regulations.
Carnegie Mellon Professor Leads Critical AI Safety Panel at OpenAI with Authority to Block Unsafe Releases
Nov 03, 2025 02:19 am CST
Carnegie Mellon professor Zico Kolter heads OpenAI's Safety and Security Committee, a crucial oversight panel with authority to halt AI releases deemed unsafe. As OpenAI transitions to a new business structure, Kolter's role gains significance in ensuring safety concerns outweigh financial considerations in the development of powerful AI systems. The panel addresses both existential risks and immediate concerns like mental health impacts of AI interaction.
India Mandates AI Content Labelling: New IT Rules to Combat Deepfakes and Protect Digital Users
Oct 22, 2025 09:42 pm CST
India's IT Ministry has proposed new regulations requiring clear labelling of AI-generated content to protect users from deepfakes. The draft amendments to IT Rules 2021 would mandate social media platforms to implement verification systems for synthetic content, with visual or audio markers covering at least 10% of the content. These measures aim to combat misinformation, electoral manipulation, and impersonation while maintaining innovation in AI technologies.
Prince Harry and Meghan Join Global Call to Ban AI Superintelligence Over Humanity Concerns
Oct 22, 2025 01:27 pm CST
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and a diverse coalition of prominent figures have signed a statement calling for the prohibition of AI superintelligence development until safety can be assured. The letter, organized by the Future of Life Institute, warns of risks ranging from human economic obsolescence to potential extinction and challenges major tech companies racing to build AI that could outperform humans at cognitive tasks. Notable signatories include AI pioneers Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio, alongside figures from across political and professional spectrums.
Nobel Economist Peter Howitt Warns of AI's Dual Impact on Employment and Innovation
Oct 14, 2025 07:08 am CST
Nobel Prize winner Peter Howitt cautions that artificial intelligence requires regulation despite its revolutionary potential, highlighting the economic theory of "creative destruction" where technological advancement simultaneously creates opportunities and eliminates jobs. Fellow laureates Philippe Aghion and Joel Mokyr offer complementary perspectives on how emerging technologies reshape labor markets and drive sustained economic growth.
OpenAI Introduces Parental Controls for ChatGPT Following Teen Suicide Case
Sep 30, 2025 02:13 am CST
OpenAI is rolling out comprehensive parental control features for ChatGPT in response to a lawsuit involving teen suicide. These new safeguards allow parents to link accounts with their teenagers, limit sensitive content exposure, control data retention settings, and establish usage boundaries without accessing private conversations. This move comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny of AI companies regarding user safety, especially for minors.