Generative AI Headlines 9–18–23
Newsom Signs Executive Order to Rein in AI and other news
After more than a year of turmoil from artists protecting their work from generative AI platforms, with some going to court over copyright violations, a new open letter was signed by, no doubt, a different group of artists who use generative AI in their workflow. But it’s not all praise for the platforms because a group of well-known authors is suing Meta and OpenAI for copyright infringement. Elsewhere, big-name actors are protecting and monetizing their AI likeness, and AI-generated artwork can’t be copyrighted…yet.
Newsom Signs Executive Order to Rein in AI
California Governor Gavin Newsome signed an executive order for state agencies to look at the benefits and risks of AI-generated text, images, and other content. The order will first examine the potential benefits of using generative AI content in the workplace, as well as training needs, and potential risks to individuals, communities, and government workers. The focus will be on high-risk use cases, such as where the technology is used in decisions affecting access to goods and services. In addition, it will look at cybersecurity risks from bad actors, poorly guarded government systems, and potential risks to public health and safety, the economy, and…
