Here’s all you need to know about Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who was arrested in France this weekend for failing to mitigate misuse of his platform for criminal activities. Via @LeeYingShan
POLICY
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Elon Musk’s Uncertainty Signals Problematic AI Safety Bill
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You know an AI safety bill is really bad when even Elon Musk isn't sure about it.
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Government ‘Parole in Place’ Policy Criticized as Inaction
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Great. “Parole in place” is just code for “do nothing”.
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Platform moderation: supporting diverse viewpoints within legal bounds
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Just want to reiterate that this platform really is meant to support all viewpoints within the bounds of the laws of countries, even those of people with whom I vehemently disagree and personally dislike. If that doesn’t seem to be happening, please yell at me (ideally on 𝕏).
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xAI Consistency on Policy: Palo Alto Operations Impact
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I’m just being consistent with what I’ve been saying for 20 years. The @xAI team is primarily in Palo Alto, so this affects us too. How much do you think I want to agree with @weinerscott
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SB 1047 Liability Inconsistency: AI Models vs Internet Platforms
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If Internet platforms are not liable for third-party content, why should AI models be liable for their use by third parties? Yet that's what SB 1047 stipulates.
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Telecos and banks enabling problematic practices responsibility
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All the telcos, phone companies and banks are arguably enabling those things too
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First Amendment Concerns in AI Content Moderation Policies
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Sounds like a First Amendment violation
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California SB 1047 AI Safety Bill Regulation Advocacy
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This is a tough call and will make some people upset, but, all things considered, I think California should probably pass the SB 1047 AI safety bill. For over 20 years, I have been an advocate for AI regulation, just as we regulate any product/technology that is a potential risk
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Government Procurement Requirements Reduction Improves Outcomes
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Reducing the massive number of requirements for government procurement would improve outcomes dramatically