California Leads in AI Regulation, Despite Governor Newsom’s Uncertainty on SB1047

California is leading the way on AI regulation—but Governor Gavin Newsom is still unsure about SB1047 Hello and welcome to Eye on AI. In this edition…California takes the reins on AI regulation, LinkedIn quietly starts training its AI on user data, and new research shows how generative AI is guzzling up water and electricity on […]
The Impact of AI Deepfakes on Elections is Surprising, Contrary to Expectations

AI deepfakes are shaping the election but not the way most feared With the 2024 election looming, the first since the mass popularization of generative artificial intelligence, experts feared the worst: social media flooded with AI-generated deepfakes that were so realistic, baffled voters wouldn’t know what to believe. So far, that hasn’t happened. Instead, what voters are seeing […]