DJI says bill advocating new US drone restriction could ‘harm public safety and economy’

DJI says bill advocating new US drone restriction could ‘harm public safety and economy’

The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill that would prohibit new drones from Shenzhen-based DJI from operating in the country and accessing domestic communication infrastructure, part of a series of China-focused measures that American lawmakers are considering this week. The bill, known as the Countering CCP Drones Act, aims to put DJI … Read more

Colorado deepfake law signed by Polis requires campaign ad disclosures

Colorado deepfake law signed by Polis requires campaign ad disclosures

Colorado campaign ads with audio, video and other content generated using artificial intelligence will need to feature prominent disclosures under a bill signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis over the weekend. The law, passed as House Bill 1147, likens “deepfakes,” or the use of AI to create false depictions of people doing or saying things, … Read more

Tech war: US to bar Huawei lab, other Chinese telecoms from certifying wireless equipment

Tech war: US to bar Huawei lab, other Chinese telecoms from certifying wireless equipment

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving to prevent Huawei Technologies, ZTE and other foreign companies deemed to pose US national security concerns from certifying wireless equipment, officials told Reuters on Wednesday. The FCC plans to vote this month on a bipartisan proposal to ensure that telecommunications certification bodies and test labs that certify wireless … Read more

U.S. bans robocalls using AI-powered voice-cloning tech

U.S. bans robocalls using AI-powered voice-cloning tech

Robocalls made with AI-powered voice-cloning technology have been banned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in a bid to reduce fraud and election-related misinformation. The new ruling gives state attorneys general the relevant powers to take action against those behind calls using AI voice-cloning technology. In a release shared on Thursday, the FCC said the … Read more