State of Washington Looks to Make AI More Transparent
The State of Washington has introduced two new AI transparency bills (HB 1168 and HB 1170) that are modeled on legislation passed in California.
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“Containing Big Tech” Maintains Best Seller Status in Amazon’s Privacy & Surveillance Book Category
Over year since its publication, Containing Big Tech continues to be a best seller on Amazon in the Privacy & Surveillance Category.
“Containing Big Tech” Selected as a Finalist in the 2024 National Indie Excellence Awards
Containing Big Tech is recognized as one of the top Technology books by the National Independent Excellence Awards.
Analysis of the California AI Transparency Act (SB 942) — Signed by Governor Newsom into Law
A detail analysis of SB 942 -- the California AI Transparency Act -- that was signed into law by Governor Newsom.
AI’s Impact on the Economy and Employment
A high-level look at AI’s potential impact on the economy and employment.
California AI Transparency Act (SB 942) Passes Initial State Assembly Tests
The California AI Transparency Act (SB 942) has passed its initial State Assembly tests by passing through the Judiciary and Privacy committees.
APRA Draft 2 Still Falls Far Short of California’s Data Broker Law
The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) draft 2 discussion document yet again falls short of California when it comes to regulating data brokers, and is in fact, a big gift to the industry.
California AI Transparency Act Passes State Senate, Moves to Assembly
The California AI Transparency Act (SB 942) successfully passed the State Senate with an impressive and bipartisan 32-1 vote and now moves to the State Assembly.
Analyzing the Arguments For and Against Preemption in APRA
This blog post does a detail analysis of the arguments for and against preemption in the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), and proposes a compromise that could bridge the gap.
If Privacy Laws Were Software Development Models, California is Open and Agile while APRA is Closed and Waterfall
When it comes to making new privacy laws to keep up with rapid technology innovation, California is open and agile while unfortunately APRA is closed and waterfall.
Cal AI Transparency Act Passes Through Another Committee — With Help from a Pack of Gum
The California AI Transparency Act passed another hurdle, this time with the help of a pack of gum that shows the need for labeling of AI.
California AI Transparency Act Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
The California AI Transparency Act jumped over its first hurdle, passing the Senate Judiciary Committee 10-1.
APRA Falls Way Short of California When It Comes to Regulating Data Brokers
The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) falls flat to California Privacy Law when it comes to regulating data brokers.
Tom Kemp Receives Commendations from the California Senate and Texas Senate
Tom Kemp receives commendations from the California Senate and the Texas Senate for his work in privacy policy in both states.
Tom Kemp Named by Okta as One of “The Identity 25” for Shaping the Field of Digital Identity
Tom Kemp Named by Okta as one of “The Identity 25” Shaping Digital Identity
What is AI Transparency?
What is AI Transparency? A definition of it and how it fits into the concept of Trustworthy AI and Ethical AI.
Introducing the California AI Transparency Act
An overview of the California AI Transparency Act (CAITA)
“Containing Big Tech” Named to Various 2023 Reading Lists
Containing Big Tech has made a number of readers’ list of recommended and best books of 2023.
“Containing Big Tech” Named a Top Science & Tech Book of 2023
“Containing Big Tech” has been named a top Science and Tech Book of 2023.
The Hill Publishes Op-Ed by Tom Kemp and Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
The Hill publishes an op-ed by Tom Kemp and the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse calling for better regulation of data brokers.