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TL;DR: The AFL-CIO has launched a 'workers first initiative on AI,' urging employers and policymakers to prioritize collective bargaining and advocate for regulations around artificial intelligence in the workplace.
Major federation of unions calls for ‘worker-centered AI’ future
Collective bargaining and state-level regulations can protect the US workers from AI, the AFL-CIO says.
www.theverge.com
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TL;DR: Japan's government is pressing OpenAI to cease using its manga and anime artworks without permission, following controversies surrounding its AI-generated content in the Sora app.
Japan wants OpenAI to stop ripping off manga and anime
OpenAI is struggling to contain fallout from copyrighted characters like Mario and Pikachu running rampant on Sora.
www.theverge.com
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TL;DR: California becomes the first state to regulate AI companions in response to growing safety concerns, raising questions about the sufficiency of these new guardrails.
California regulates AI companions
As safety concerns mount, one state becomes the first to implement guardrails. Will they be enough?
www.platformer.news
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TL;DR: Andy Seavers, CEO of Case Status, shares insights on what defines a 'future firm,' emphasizing the importance of leadership posture, operational systems, and enhanced client experience for success.
abovethelaw.com
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TL;DR: California's S.B. 524 mandates police to disclose AI contributions in reports and retain drafts, increasing transparency in AI use in law enforcement. It is the second state to tackle challenges of AI-generated police reports, after Utah.
Victory! California Requires Transparency for AI Police Reports
California Governor Newsom has signed SB 524, making California the second state to take an important first step toward regulating AI police reports.
www.eff.org
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TL;DR: An MG5 electric car experienced a dangerous power system malfunction after using a motorway charger, but MG is refusing to take responsibility for repairs, insisting the owner must cover the costs for a safety check.
MG wants us to pay £500-plus to remedy rogue electric car
After charging, there was a power system malfunction but MG closed the case and insisted a safety check was at our own expense
www.theguardian.com
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TL;DR: India's Aadhaar system, a digital biometric ID required for various aspects of life, sparks debate over issues of digital coercion and security risks, as UK’s Keir Starmer considers it as a potential model for his country's ID system.
‘Your basis to live is checked at each and every step’: India’s ID system divides opinion
Keir Starmer is considering Aadhaar as model for UK, but detractors warn of ‘digital coercion’ and security breaches
www.theguardian.com
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TL;DR: Explore the impact of ActivityPub, the decentralized social networking protocol, and its relevance in modern communication through the author's personal insights and experiences with platforms like Mastodon.
How I use ActivityPub (and Why)
§1 The Why Before the How §2 The (RSS) Feed is Dead. Long Live the (RSS) Feed §3 “Social networks consist of people who are connected by a shared object” §4 ActivityPub needs local cham…
librarian.aedileworks.com
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TL;DR: 4chan has been fined $26,000 for failing to assess risks under the UK's Online Safety Act, raising questions about potential US intervention in the legislation.
4chan fined $26K for refusing to assess risks under UK Online Safety Act
4chan fine may test if US will intervene to block UK’s Online Safety Act.
arstechnica.com
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TL;DR: Equity, the performing arts union, is considering mass direct action against tech and entertainment companies for using its members' images and voices in AI content without consent, citing a rise in copyright infringement complaints.
Equity threatens mass direct action over use of actors’ images in AI content
Union says growing numbers of its members have made complaints about infringements of copyright in AI material
www.theguardian.com
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TL;DR: Experts warn that the rise of AI in healthcare complicates liability for medical failures, potentially leading to a complex blame game due to insufficient testing and unclear accountability.
AI could make it harder to establish blame for medical failings, experts say
Report raises concerns about liability issues and lack of testing as development of AI health tools booms
www.theguardian.com
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TL;DR: ProPublica has named Kenneth Morales its first David Burnham-TRAC data fellow to analyze federal policy impacts and transparency. A former senior data scientist at the New York attorney general's office, he aims to connect data science and social justice in investigative journalism.
www.propublica.org
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TL;DR: A recent LexisNexis survey indicates UK lawyers are struggling to integrate AI into their practices, despite the technology's growing presence in the legal market. The findings reveal a significant gap between the hype surrounding AI and its actual adoption in the profession.
The AI Culture Clash: AI Integration Lags Behind the Hype
By Dylan Brown, Senior Manager, LexisNexis UK. A new LexisNexis survey of more than 700 UK lawyers shows a legal market racing ahead with AI adoption but still struggling with integration. While 61…
www.artificiallawyer.com
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TL;DR: Elon Musk faces increasing scrutiny from regulators as he pushes the boundaries of innovation in the transportation sector, raising significant questions about the intersection of technology and compliance.
Elon Musk vs. the regulators | TechCrunch
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” 
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TL;DR: Meta AI adviser Robby Starbuck faces backlash for spreading disinformation on critical issues like shootings and vaccines, raising concerns about his appointment following a lawsuit settlement.
Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines and trans people
Critics condemn Robby Starbuck, appointed in lawsuit settlement, for ‘peddling lies and pushing extremism’
www.theguardian.com
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Illegal perhaps? FWIW, all TL;DR text is in the voice of the article author(s).