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On Wednesday, Chamber of Progress submitted comments to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in response to its request for comments on best practices to protect minors’ mental health, safety and privacy online. In addition to learning about the risks associated with minors’ use of social media, the agency specifically sought comment on technologies… Continue reading Chamber of Progress Submits NTIA Comments on Social Media Benefits and Safeguards

As the Department of Labor (DOL) prepares to finalize a new rule on the classification of employees and independent contractors, Biden Administration officials have previously made public comments indicating that the DOL is unlikely to use its new rule to force the reclassification of rideshare and delivery gig workers.  Instead, Administration officials have emphasized that… Continue reading DOL Officials: Worker Status Rule Not Intended to Target Gig Work

On Tuesday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced new rules targeting the tech sector that would require digital payment platforms and wallets to comply with supervisory regulations typically reserved for large banks and credit unions. The proposal, which comes as the use of digital payment platforms in retail grows, is expected to require CFPB… Continue reading CFPB Targets Digital Payment Platforms with Banking Rules

Last week, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) closed its public comment period for its study of copyright policy issues raised by artificial intelligence. Chamber of Progress submitted comments urging the agency to protect the advancement of generative AI and expression; uphold existing principles of fair use and prevent rightsholder abuse; and protect AI models’ access… Continue reading Artists Speak Up in AI Copyright Comments

On Thursday, November 9, academic and industry legal experts will hold a press briefing on the state of play in social media addiction lawsuits, including the lawsuits filed by 42 state attorneys general, a multi-district lawsuit featuring dozens of school districts, and another set of personal injury lawsuits in California. Register now to join the briefing.… Continue reading Press Briefing: Social Media Addiction Lawsuits

On Monday, the U.S. Copyright Office (USCO) closed its public comment period for its study of copyright law and the policy issues raised by artificial intelligence. During the two-month comment period, the agency sought input on how fair use applies to datasets AI models use during training; the scope of copyright protection for AI-generated content;… Continue reading AI Copyright Comment Period Closes at USCO

On Monday, President Joe Biden issued a sweeping executive order mobilizing federal agencies to monitor, utilize, and create safeguards around artificial intelligence. The executive order addresses concerns around the emerging technology by creating new safety requirements for powerful AI systems and guarding against algorithmic discrimination while at the same time supporting many of AI’s potential… Continue reading Biden Issues AI Executive Order

On Tuesday, the California DMV ordered Cruise to pause autonomous vehicle operations and testing in San Francisco. According to the DMV, the suspension does not affect Cruise’s permit for testing with a safety driver. The decision follows a highly-publicized incident in which a human driver caused a hit and run, injuring a pedestrian and launching… Continue reading California DMV Orders Pause on Cruise Operations in SF