Alec Radford, a researcher who helped develop many of OpenAI’s key AI technologies, has been subpoenaed in a copyright case against the AI startup, according to a court filing Tuesday. The filin...
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Ninth Circuit Correctly Rules That Dating App Isn’t Liable for Matching Users
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- Balancing Free Speech and Liability: How can online platforms balance their responsibility to protect users from harm with the need to preserve free speech and avoid censorship?r
- Section 230 Immunity: A Double-Edged Sword: Can Section 230 immunity be used as a tool for holding perpetrators accountable, or does it ultimately shield them from liability?r
- Redefining Defamation in the Digital Age: How can we reevaluate our understanding of defamation and its application to online platforms, considering the rise of user-generated content and social media.
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R The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of Grindr, a popular dating app, citing Section 230 immunity. The plaintiff, who was misclassified as an adult on the app, brought various claims against Grindr, but the court dismissed all except for a federal civil sex trafficking claim.
The ruling affirms that online services cannot be held responsible for publishing harmful user-generated content. While this decision may seem to shield platforms from liability, it also highlights the need foeevaluating our approach to defamation and holding perpetrators accountable in the digital age.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit correctly held that Grindr, a popular dating app, can’t be held responsible for matching users and enabling them to exchange messages that led to real...
Read Full Article »Key Issues Shaping State-Level Tech Policy
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- The Role of Private Right of Action in Privacy Regulation: Should individuals have the ability to sue companies for privacy violations, or would this lead to increased frivolous lawsuits?r
- The Impact of Flawed Models on State Privacy Laws: How can states like Maryland set a new standard for privacy laws, and what can be done to prevent other states from following flawed models?r
- Gaps in Federal Action: The Need for Issue-Specific Privacy Laws: Can states effectively fill the gaps in federal action by pursuing issue-specific privacy laws covering sensitive data types such as genetic, biometric, location, and health data?
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The 2024 state legislative session saw significant developments in digital rights, with seven states adopting comprehensive privacy laws. Maryland's new law sets a strong standard, but EFF urges stronger bills moving forward.
A key issue remains the debate over private right of action, which would allow individuals to sue companies for privacy violations. Without this enforcement mechanism, consumers are left vulnerable and powerless.
States are expected to continue enacting privacy laws based on flawed models, highlighting the need for effective solutions to ensure robust consumer protections. Issue-specific laws covering sensitive data types may be necessary to fill federal gaps.
We’re taking a moment to reflect on the 2024 state legislative session and what it means for the future of digital rights at the state level. Informed by insights from the State of State Technology ...
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How State Tech Policies in 2024 Set the Stage for 2025
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- The Rise of State Governments in Tech Policy: How is the increasing involvement of state governments in tech policy affecting civil liberties and individual rights? What are the implications of this shift on the federal government's role in regulating technology?
- The Impact of Partisan Control on Tech Regulations: How does the presence of "trifecta" governments, where one party controls both chambers of the legislature and the governorship, influence the passage of tech-related bills? Is this a positive or negative development for civil liberties?
- Global Implications of State-Level Tech Policy: As state governments in various countries begin to take a more active role in regulating technology, how might this impact international cooperation and conflict on issues related to online governance and digital rights?
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The EFF highlights the growing importance of state governments in tech policy, as they increasingly drive legislation on issues like biometric data regulation, AI use, and online child safety. The 2024 report by NYU's Center on Technology Policy reveals a historic year for state tech policy, with a significant increase in bills passed across 46 states.
Trifecta governments, where one party controls all branches of state government, have played a majoole in pushing through these regulations. As the federal government lags behind, civil liberties groups like EFF urge caution and advocacy to ensure that individual rights are protected in the face of rapidly evolving tech landscapes.
EFF has been at the forefront of defending civil liberties in the digital age, with our activism team working across state, federal, and local levels to safeguard everyone's rights in the rapidly evol...
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