In a landmark decision, a federal court has ruled that U.S. border agents must have warrants to search electronic devices belonging to travelers entering the country. The ruling is seen as a significant victory for privacy rights and civil liberties advocates who have long argued that warrantless searches of electronic devices at the border are… Continue reading Court rules U.S. border agents need warrants to search electronic devices
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AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted, rules a US Federal Judge
In a landmark ruling for the creative world, a US Federal Judge has ruled that artwork generated by artificial intelligence (AI) has no single author and, as such, cannot be copyrighted under existing copyright law. The ruling was made in response to a case brought by artist and photographer, Jason M. Ainley, over a copyright… Continue reading AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted, rules a US Federal Judge
New SEC rules put a time limit on reporting hacks and data breaches
Companies of all sizes and industries now face a greater challenge in the wake of new Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules established this month. In the wake of the 2017 Equifax data breach and other massive hacks, the SEC is now putting a time limit on reporting hacks and data breaches. The new rules… Continue reading New SEC rules put a time limit on reporting hacks and data breaches
UK to avoid fixed rules for AI – in favor of ‘context-specific guidance’
The United Kingdom has announced a rejection of fixed rules when it comes to artificial intelligence, in favor of more flexible “context-specific guidance.” The move towards “AI playbook” follows a trend of governments across the world moving away from a rigid set of rules and instead, looking towards a dynamic and agile framework to guide… Continue reading UK to avoid fixed rules for AI – in favor of ‘context-specific guidance’