Author Archives: Tessa Zavala

The Chicago Times publishes a Summer Reading list of 15 books. 5 of which were actual books. The other 10 books were complete fabrications from AI. I’d say the 10 books are fiction, but that just gets punny and confusing. The content was created with generative AI and AI said- “I got you,” and chose […]

The Government Accountability Office released a report this week that raises concerns about AI use in financial services. The concerns include potentially biased lending decisions, data quality issues, privacy concerns, and new cybersecurity threats. The report also highlights that federal regulatory agencies don’t have the tools to oversee AI use. 

Texas is the 3rd state to create a bitcoin reserve. Arizona and New Hampshire beat Texas to the 1st spot. Texas’ SB21 opens the Bitcoin Reserve only to cryptocurrencies with a 12-month average market cap of at least $500 billion can be purchase. Bitcoin magazine | Texas Legislature Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill

So, how is NYC going to become the crypto capital? Creating a digital asset for city services and taxes; creating a new “digital asset advisory council” to advise on workforce issues; and adopting a digital coin. Government Technology | NYC Mayor Spells Out Big Plans for Crypto and Blockchain

@harvard_business_review tells us that the top uses of GenAI are therapy/companionship; organizing “my life;” “finding my purpose;” enhanced learning; generating ideas; fun and nonsense; creativity; and healthier living.”

The Digital Equity Act is a federal act that seeks to expand access to broadband. President Trump says it is “racist and illegal $2.5 billion giveaway.” In response, Alisa Valentin, broadband policy director at open internet advocacy group Public Knowledge, said in a statement, “The irony is that the weaponization of the word ‘equity’ will halt […]

California Privacy Protection Agency is the first  of its kind in the nation. It was approved by voters in 2020. It proposed some rules about AI that  the Governor and businesses said would be too costly. This week the agency revised its proposed rules, which they say won’t apply to 90% of businesses and reduces the cost to businesses […]

Yale’s Digital Ethics Center helps states navigate the balance of regulation and innovation in state AI legislation. Yale News | Yale’s Digital Ethics Center helps U.S. states navigate the promise and perils of AI

Colorado Legislature attempted to reach an agreement to resolve concerns over their 1st in the nation AI bill. Those negotiations met legislative deadlines and the previously passed AI legislation will be implemented. GovTech | Colorado House Fails in Late-Night Move to Slow AI Rules

What are data centers saying in the midst of discussions of AI and energy use? Data centers create jobs, are economic engines, are key to the future of the economy, that have contributed $3.46 trillion to U.S. gross domestic product and created more than 600,000 direct jobs according to the industry. Route Fifty | Data […]