The FCC reinstated net neutrality rules this week. Let’s refresh what net neutrality means. “Under the new rules, content providers cannot be charged to have their data prioritized nor can content be subject to intentional blocking or slowdowns. “ Route Fifty | FCC reinstates net neutrality
Monthly Archives: April 2024
Hacking State Legislature Bill Drafters
Last week, hackers halted the work of New York Legislature’s bill drafting office. A new frontier in legislative challenges? Spectrum News | State Legislature hit by apparent cyberattack
Tech: Robot flame thrower
Wired tells us that there is such a thing as a robot dog flame thrower. Yes, this is for real— there’s a picture at the link. It is also legal in 48 states. Only Maryland, which required federal firearm license, and California, which limits flame throwers to 10 feet, restrict the robot dog flame thrower. The robot dog […]
Utah’s Simple AI Approach
A BYU law professor described Utah’s approach to AI legislation as a pragmatic light touch in its recent legislation session. Utah passed SB149 that requires disclosure of AI use, if asked; SB 131 that requires disclosure of AI in political ads; HB 366 that prohibits AI in criminal justice; and HB 249 that prohibits personhood for AI. Tech Buzz | Utah Steps Forward […]
Hurricanes helping cybersecurity prep
Louisiana is applying its approach to natural disasters, like hurricanes, to how it is approaching cybersecurity. This includes mobilizing the national guard and state agencies coordinating with local entities. All parties are use to the interactions as the protocols are just like they use to during natural disasters. Route Fifty | How hurricane response helped […]
AI’s voracious appetite for electricity
Generative AI, like ChatGP, need electricity. A lot of electricity. The ability to electrify AI, and its datacenter cohorts, is the next big issue. @theeconomist
ELVIS ACT
Tennessee passed the Elvis Act, to protect its musicians and artists from AI use. Tennessee is 1 of 3 states that considers names, photographs and likenesses a property right rather than a right of publicity. @abcnews
How are people using AI?
Use of generative AI consists of 23% technical assistance and trouble shooting, 22% content creation and editing, 17% personal and professional support, 15% learning and education, 13% creativity and recreation, and 10% research, analysis and decision making. @harvard_business_review