Still searching for the lowest common denominator.

https://pogowasright.org/state-attorneys-general-issue-guidance-on-privacy-artificial-intelligence/

State Attorneys General Issue Guidance On Privacy & Artificial Intelligence

Libbie Canter and Jayne Ponder of Covington and Burling write:

Attorneys General in Oregon and Connecticut issued guidance over the holiday interpreting their authority under their state comprehensive privacy statutes and related authorities. Specifically, the Oregon Attorney General’s guidance focuses on laws relevant for artificial intelligence (“AI”), and the Connecticut Attorney General’s guidance focuses on opt-out preference signals that go into effect on January 1, 2025 in the state.

Oregon Guidance on AI Systems

On December 24, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued guidance, “What you should know about how Oregon’s laws may affect your company’s use of Artificial Intelligence,” which underscores that the state’s Unlawful Trade Practices Act (“Oregon UTPA”), Consumer Privacy Act (“OCPA”), Equality Act, and other legal authorities apply to AI.  After noting the opportunities for Oregon’s economy – from streamlining tasks to delivering personalized services – the guidance states that AI can involve concerns around privacy, discrimination, and accountability.

Read more at Inside Privacy.

Can you say, “evidence?”

https://www.wired.com/story/bee-ai-omi-always-listening-ai-wearables/

Your Next AI Wearable Will Listen to Everything All the Time

The latest crop of AI-enabled wearables like Bee AI and Omi listen to your conversations to help organize your life. They are also normalizing embedded microphones that are always on.

Who decides what technology is appropriate?

https://www.techradar.com/pro/how-to-beat-shadow-ai-across-your-organization

How to beat ‘shadow AI’ across your organization

… According to Microsoft, 78% of knowledge workers regularly use their own AI tools to complete work, yet a huge 52% don't disclose this to employers. As a result, companies are exposed to a myriad of risks, including data breaches, compliance violations, and security threats.

Addressing these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach, comprising of strong governance, clear communication, and versatile monitoring and management of AI tools, all without compromising on staff freedom and flexibility.

A brief economics refresher…

https://thedailyeconomy.org/article/debunking-the-three-best-arguments-for-tariffs/

Debunking the Three Best Arguments for Tariffs

Tariffs can’t bring back jobs and raise significant revenue at the same time. In fact, they’re unlikely to do either.