AI Policy
Data Center Surge in Europe Meets Growing Resistance in Austria
Google’s massive data center project in rural Austria faces backlash from activists over its immense energy appetite and potential environmental impact on local ecosystems.
Statutory AI: Aligning Large Language Models With Legal Norms
A new study proposes 'Statutory AI', a method utilizing existing legal texts to enable AI systems to autonomously critique and revise their outputs based on established norms.
The Digital Agora and the Duty of Oversight: Evaluating the EU’s New Regulatory Frontier
The European Commission's designation of ChatGPT as a search engine marks a shift toward institutional accountability for generative AI systems.
US: FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over $20 Billion in Overcharges
The FTC and 22 states accuse Amazon of systematically manipulating digital auctions, allegedly overcharging 1.2 million clients by $20 billion.
FTC Lawsuit Alleges Amazon ‘Secretly and Systematically’ Overcharged for Ads
The FTC and 22 states are suing Amazon for allegedly using a 'secret ad surcharge' to inflate advertising costs, extracting over $20 billion.
EU Places ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox Under Strictest DSA Rules; Fines Up to 6% of Turnover
The European Commission designates ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox as VLOSE and VLOPs, mandating strict oversight of algorithms and minor safety.
The Validation-Deployment Gap: Addressing the 'Black Box' of Algorithmic Governance
New research reveals how model optimization and 'low-risk' classifications allow AI systems to bypass security audits and labor protections.
The Digital Phalanx: Assessing the Policy Implications of Robotic Enforcement
A policy analysis of the U.S. government's proposed integration of quadruped robots and shock-delivery hardware in federal enforcement.
ICE explores purchasing robot dogs in enforcement tech push
The US immigration agency is scouting for robotic technology worth at least $2 million to bolster arrest and deportation operations.
The Architecture of Accountability: Regulating AI Design Over Content
A shift in tech governance moves beyond content moderation to target the structural design of platforms and the governed layers of AI systems.
Meta’s $17 Billion Settlement: A ‘1% Tax’ and a Strategic Play to Box in TikTok and YouTube
Meta has agreed to a landmark $17 billion settlement over teen safety, shifting legal accountability from user content to the core design of its social media platforms.
AI's Next Big Threat Targets Water, Power, and Hospitals: Big Tech Issues Warning
Over 100 tech firms, including OpenAI and Microsoft, warn of a "limited window" to protect critical infrastructure from AI-enhanced cyberattacks targeting water, energy, and healthcare.