Uh-Oh! AI no longer sci-fi, right? New investments and legislation.

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   tsmogposted 2 months ago

   "On Sunday night (May 11, 2025), House Republicans added language to the Budget Reconciliation bill that would block all state and local governments from regulating AI for 10 years, 404 Media reports. The provision, introduced by Representative Brett Guthrie of Kentucky, states that "no State or political subdivision thereof may enforce any law or regulation regulating artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence systems, or automated decision systems during the 10 year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act."
   
   GOP sneaks decade-long AI regulation ban into spending bill published at ars Technica (May 13, 2025) [A short read hitting the high points]
   Sweeping provision would halt all local oversight of AI by US states.
   https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/05/gop- … ding-bill/
   
   Or,
   
   Republicans Try to Cram Ban on AI Regulation Into Budget Reconciliation Bill published by 404 Media (May 12, 2025) [A short read paralleling the same perspective offering information]
   https://www.404media.co/republicans-try … tion-bill/
   
   "“...no State or political subdivision thereof may enforce any law or regulation regulating artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence systems, or automated decision systems during the 10 year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act,” says the text of the bill introduced Sunday night by Congressman Brett Guthrie of Kentucky, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The text of the bill will be considered by the House at the budget reconciliation markup on May 13.
   
   That language of the bill, how it goes on to define AI and other “automated systems,” and what it considers “regulation,” is broad enough to cover relatively new generative AI tools and technology that has existed for much longer. In theory, that language will make it impossible to enforce many existing and proposed state laws that aim to protect people from and inform them about AI systems."
   
   Consider . . . "For example, last year California passed a law that requires health care providers to disclose when they have used generative AI to communicate clinical information to patients. In 2021, New York passed the first law in the United States requiring employers to conduct bias audits of AI tools used for employment decisions. California also passed a law that will go into effect in 2026 which requires developers of generative AI models to share detailed documentation on its websites about the data it used to develop these models, an extremely consequential law as AI companies are currently hiding their exploitation of copyrighted materials in order to create these models, as we have shown repeatedly. "
   
   If curious to offer background for creating a perspective read or skim . . .
   
   The future of AI: What to expect in the next 5 years published at Informa (Oct 8, 2024)
   AI's impact in the next five years? Human life will speed up, behaviors will change and industries will be transformed -- and that's what can be predicted with certainty.
   https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterp … xt-5-years
   
   And, what about at the federal level. Take a peek . . .
   Fact Sheet: Eliminating Barriers for Federal Artificial Intelligence Use and Procurement by The White House (Apr 7, 2025)
   https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/ … ocurement/
   
   Note: Italicized used to delineate a difference from "all state and local governments from regulating AI for 10 years. In other words, it appears that federal AI use will not be regulated?
   
   And, then for 2025 alone AI investment with US corporations will reach 320 billion by the major players - Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Google. Trump has announced there is a 500 billion AI investment for infrastructure.
   
   Some questions to ponder, but first a little interesting point, today, there are over 70,000 AI providers globally each with their own data sources and bias. hmmm . . .
   
   Have you considered how AI impacts you today both good and bad in everyday life?
   
   How is AI shaping reality from local to state to national to global region to global from your observations?
   
   Do you think the 'new' language for eliminating regulations in the Reconciliation Bill is beneficial and to whom? Whom can be individuals, public, and private enterprise.
   
   Do you think this added language will be given due diligence or be rubber stamped sliding through no questions asked?
   
   Are you concerned for yourself and/or future generations?
   
   Thoughts, criticisms, accolades, and/or commentary?
   
   Just for fun have a peek at . . .
   
   20 Must-Read Sci-Fi Novels about AI shared at Book Riot
   https://bookriot.com/sci-fi-novels-about-ai/
   
   and, what the heck, how do the generations look at AI
   the generational divide in AI adoption. published at randstad (Nov 1, 2024)
   https://www.randstadusa.com/business/bu … -adoption/
   
   An easy short read with graphics. A good quick clear snapshot while considering the proposed legislation for a ten year shall we say ban on AI regulations?

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   tsmogposted 2 months ago

   Along the same line of thought when considering personal data is not only used for processing with AI seeking an 'end result', but AI obtains personal data as well, which becomes the means to an 'end'.
   
   For instance, on last Thursday (Today is the following Wednesday) I updated my income at my Bank. They have been pestering me for a year to do it promising benefits of this and that. Well, all this week in the mail I have an influx of promised credit lines from, well, every credit card offer under the sun. Who would have 'thunk'?
   
   Anyway . . .
   
   Consumers Are Concerned About Their Data. What Are They Comfortable with Companies Using for Personalization? from Marketing Charts (May 9, 2025)
   https://www.marketingcharts.com/demogra … 7150813597
   
   
   
   About the Data: The results are based on a Q4 2024 survey of 23,730 consumers across 23 countries/regions, including roughly 1,200 in the US.
   
   Notation: The article is short read. This info is from a Newsletter I have received for years. When reading it give consideration it focused on 'Marketing', well, almost anything.
   
   On the OP topic a short excerpt . . .
   
   "Despite the concern over data privacy and lack of trust in companies to protect their data, consumers still say they want personalization: almost two-thirds (64%) globally, including 65% in the US, strongly agree or agree that they prefer to buy from companies that tailor their experience to their wants and needs."
   
   That is where AI enters the fray.
   
   Question of curiosity? Does "tailor their experience to their wants and needs' substitute for the human touch or perhaps offers that 'perception'?

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   tsmogposted 2 months ago

   Who in the hell is Planatir? It is an AI corporation marketing to industry while its main focus is government and defense.
   https://www.palantir.com/
   
   Planatir About page
   https://www.palantir.com/about/
   
   Palantir contracts heavily with various US government agencies, including the Pentagon, the Army, and the Department of Homeland Security, as well as with international entities like NATO and the British National Health Service (NHS). These contracts involve the use of Palantir's data analytics and AI software for a range of applications, including intelligence gathering, counterterrorism, and even managing patient data.
   
   Here's a more detailed look at Palantir's contract landscape:
   
   US Government:
   Palantir has extensive contracts with various branches of the US military, including the Army, Navy, and the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). They also work with agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
   
   NATO:
   Palantir has inked a significant deal with NATO to provide its Maven AI system, supporting the organization's efforts to integrate data streams and improve decision-making.
   
   British NHS:
   The firm has secured contracts with the NHS to manage patient data and improve healthcare services.
   
   Other International Entities:
   Palantir also works with organizations in Europe, such as the Danish police, which utilize Palantir's software for predictive policing.
   
   Corporate Clients:
   
   While Palantir is primarily known for its government contracts, it also has contracts with various corporations, including BP
   
   Tariffs and Planatir (7 min read) Where government officials get info for decision making hint-hint
   https://blog.palantir.com/mastering-tar … 51e637aa1b
   
   
   After becoming familiar with 'Today's' AI capacity that affects us or our society at large remember it is competitive market with more than one player seeking a profit and more. The question is what is the 'more'?

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