The AI regulation debate is missing the point.

We're arguing about hypothetical superintelligence while real harms happen daily:
- Biased hiring algorithms
- Hallucinating medical advice
- Copyright laundering at scale

Regulate what exists, not what might.

#AI #AIRegulation #tech #ethics

SILICON VALLEY AT FEVER PITCH OVER AUTONOMOUS AI SYSTEMS

Protests in San Francisco highlight worries about AI that can improve itself. Find out what this means for future AI progress and public control.

#AIprotest, #SanFrancisco, #SelfImprovingAI, #AIRegulation, #TechFuture

https://newsletter.tf/san-francisco-ai-protests-self-improving-ai/

Hundreds protested in San Francisco this week, asking for a pause on AI that can design its own future versions. This is a big change from just building AI.

#AIprotest, #SanFrancisco, #SelfImprovingAI, #AIRegulation, #TechFuture
https://newsletter.tf/san-francisco-ai-protests-self-improving-ai/

Up to 90% of AI systems used in Europe may already be non-compliant with the EU AI Act.

But the bigger question is:
Is regulation focusing on small, visible systems — while missing large platforms where AI moderation already impacts millions of users daily?

Accounts disappear.
No explanation.
No human support.

Full story:
https://metaadvisor.eu/news/eu-ai-act-90-percent-ai-non-compliant-grey-zone-ai-moderation/

#EUAIAct #AI #AIRegulation #AICompliance #Tech #DigitalRights #socialMedia

FYI: Not financial advice

In this week's edition of our newsletter:

Everyone is in court, chatbots are plotting, Grok in court again, ghosts in machines, social media made addictive and bots want to flatter. As a special bonus, we looked at not one but three scientific studies this week.

#AIEthics #AiRegulation

https://read.misalignedmag.com/misaligned-bits-19-flatter-me-feb231afe4c8

🚨 EU AI Act goes FULL FORCE on August 2, 2026.

What's banned? What can cost €35M in fines?

✅ 8 prohibited AI practices
✅ High-risk systems: hiring, credit, healthcare, justice
✅ GPAI rules for ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude
✅ Business compliance checklist

Full guide: https://newsgroup.site/eu-ai-act-2026-what-banned-august-full-list/

#EUAIAct #AI #AIRegulation #Privacy #Tech #DigitalRights

🇪🇺 The EU AI Act just got more concrete.

New Council documents spell out 2026 rollout details — high-risk AI, transparency rules, oversight requirements.

If you serve EU users, now is the time to prepare.

#EUAIAct #AIRegulation #Policy #Compliance #AI

California now requires AI companies to demonstrate safety and privacy protections before winning state contracts. The executive order sets up a clash with federal procurement policies and Trump's DOJ task force targeting state AI rules. With 33 of the top 50 AI companies based in California, the state's procurement requirements may carry significant weight beyond its borders.

#AIRegulation #AIPolicy #TechPolicy

https://www.implicator.ai/newsom-signs-ai-safety-order-for-california-state-contracts-defying-trump/

"Rarely has a new industry burned through so much good will in such a short time. This is both a chance and a danger."

New in Misaligned: "The AI Industry, Unloved" #AIEthics #AI #AIRegulation

https://read.misalignedmag.com/the-ai-industry-unloved-248ecd2d4304