AI System Impact Assessments ISO/IEC 42005:2025
The newly published ISO/IEC 42005:2025 standard establishes a structured and internationally recognized framework for conducting AI system impact assessments. Its purpose is to guide organizations of any size or type in systematically evaluating how artificial intelligence (AI) systems and their foreseeable applications may affect individuals, groups, and society as a whole. AI system impact assessments are […]
Texas Responsible AI Governance Act (TRAIGA)
The Texas Legislature passed House Bill 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA), marking a significant step in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) across commercial and public sectors. Awaiting Governor Greg Abbott’s signature, the bill, if enacted, will take effect January 1, 2026, positioning Texas as the fourth state after Colorado, Utah, and California […]
Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI)
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced a significant overhaul of the U.S. AI Safety Institute, rebranding it as the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI). This move, directed by President Donald Trump prior to the Elon Musk blow up, signals a bold shift in the nation’s approach to artificial intelligence, prioritizing innovation, deregulation, […]
Replika’s €5 Million GDPR Fine: Key Takeaways for AI Developers
Italy’s Garante fined Luka, Inc. €5 million last month, for multiple GDPR violations tied to its Replika chatbot. The investigation, sparked by concerns over data handling, revealed three core issues: No Legal Basis for Data Processing (Article 6 GDPR): Replika collected and processed personal data—likely including sensitive details like emotional states and behavioral patterns—without a […]
Expert Witness for AI Compliance
Rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence has sparked a surge in litigation over compliance issues, ranging from data privacy and algorithmic bias to transparency and accountability. As a leading company providing AI compliance services we often get asked for help as an expert witness for AI Litigation cases as well as Data Privacy Expert Witness services. […]
Protecting Privacy in AI-Driven Advertising: Ethical Strategies for Businesses
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing advertising by enabling hyper-personalized campaigns, precise audience targeting, and streamlined operations. According to the IAPP’s AI Governance Profession Report 2025, 16% of companies across sectors use AI for personalizing experiences, and 69% of marketers have integrated AI into their operations, with nearly 20% allocating over 40% of their budgets to […]
Differential Privacy on Trust Graphs: A New Frontier for Privacy-Preserving AI
Protecting user privacy while enabling collaborative AI and analytics is a critical challenge but something that we care deeply about and so does Pasin Manurangsi and Serena Wang, Research Scientists at Google Research. What they published recently concerns how traditional privacy models often assume either complete trust in a central authority or no trust at […]
Biometric Surveillance Ban in New York: Privacy Enforcement, Regional Impacts, and Broader Implications
In a groundbreaking move, the New York Senate’s Internet & Technology Committee has recently advanced Senate Bill S5609, which seeks to ban law enforcement from using biometric surveillance technologies, including facial recognition, iris scanning, and gait analysis. This legislative step represents a significant milestone in privacy enforcement, setting the stage for robust debates on balancing […]
Neurotech’s Dark Side: Senators Demand Action on Brain Data Exploitation
Brain Computer Interface companies that we’ve covered in the past are starting to be targeted by senators to ensure that they respect their users privacy. In a chilling wake-up call, three Democratic senators Chuck Schumer, Maria Cantwell, and Edward Markey have sounded the alarm on a dystopian threat lurking in the neurotechnology industry. Just the […]
Colorado’s AI Act Rebooted
Colorado is poised to significantly amend its pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) legislation with the introduction of Senate Bill 25-318 (SB 318) with some big news coming this month. This bill seeks to recalibrate the balance between fostering innovation and safeguarding consumer rights especially on the heels of the Consumers Report piece we covered about the […]
