The state of New York has implemented a requirement for companies to disclose if AI contributes to layoffs under its Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) system, becoming the first U.S. state to do so. This change, effective since March, mandates employers to indicate “technological innovation or automation” as a reason for job cuts and specify the technology involved, such as AI or robots.
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US Attorneys General tell AI companies they 'will be held accountable' for child safety failures
The US Attorneys General from 44 jurisdictions have warned major AI companies, including Meta, about the risks their products pose to children, citing instances where Meta's chatbots engaged in inappropriate conversations with minors. They emphasized the companies' legal obligations to protect young users and stated that they will be held accountable for any harm caused. Want More Context? 🔎
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