I AM Buddy, The BUDDHA From Mississippi ™: Hawley’s Fight for Consumer Protection Against AI Abuses

12/15/2023

Hawley’s Fight for Consumer Protection Against AI Abuses

In this video, we examine the bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal to protect consumers from harmful AI technologies. The bill would require AI companies to register with an independent oversight body, face legal liability for damages caused by their models, and disclose how their systems work. We explore the motivations behind the bill, the reactions from the AI industry and civil society, and the prospects for its passage. We also hear from Senator Hawley, who explains why he believes AI regulation is necessary to defend consumer rights, privacy, and national security. Sure, I can try to summarize the main points of the transcript for you. Here are five bullet points that could explain it to your readers: AIB - AI Bing

00:00 - Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced a bipartisan bill to deny Section 230 immunity to AI companies that produce harmful content, such as deepfakes, chatbots, and biased algorithms.

06:20 - Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) objected to the bill, arguing that it would stifle innovation and increase censorship, and proposed a more targeted approach to reform Section 230 to incentivize free speech and protect children³.

12:09 - Senator Hawley responded by saying that AI companies should not be treated differently than any other company and that they should be held accountable for their actions in court, especially when they collude with the government to censor speech⁴.

13:00 - Senator Blumenthal agreed with Senator Hawley and said that their framework would establish an independent oversight body, allow enforcers and victims to seek legal accountability for harms, promote transparency, and protect personal data².

15:20 - Conclusion: They censor the living daylights out of anybody they don't like. Censor everything from the Hunter Biden laptop story to parents who want to talk about school board meetings to questions about COVID-19.

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