FPF Unveils Report on Emerging Trends in U.S. State AI Regulation
Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) launched a new report—U.S. State AI Legislation: A Look at How U.S. State Policymakers Are Approaching Artificial Intelligence Regulation— analyzing recent proposed and enacted legislation in U.S. states. As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in daily life and critical sectors like healthcare and employment, state lawmakers have […]
FPF Highlights Intersection of AI, Privacy, and Civil Rights in Response to California’s Proposed Employment Regulations
On July 18, the Future of Privacy Forum submitted comments to the California Civil Rights Council (Council) in response to their proposed modifications to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) regarding automated-decision systems (ADS). As one of the first state agencies in the U.S. to advance modernized employment regulations to account for automated-decision […]
FPF Responds to the Federal Election Commission Decision on the use of AI in Political Campaign Advertising
The Federal Election Commission’s (FEC) abandoned rulemaking presented an opportunity to better protect the integrity of elections and campaigns, as well as to preserve and increase public trust in the growing use of AI by candidates and in campaigns. When generative AI is used carefully and responsibly, it can reach different segments of the population […]
Connecting Experts to Make Privacy-Enhancing Tech and AI Work for Everyone
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) launched its Research Coordination Network (RCN) for Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing and Analytics on Tuesday, July 9th. The RCN supports the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitments to privacy, equity, and safety articulated in the administration’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Industry experts, policymakers, civil society, and academics met to discuss the […]
A First for AI: A Close Look at The Colorado AI Act
Colorado made history on May 17, 2024 when Governor Polis signed into law the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (“CAIA”), the first law in the United States to comprehensively regulate the development and deployment of high-risk artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems. The law will come into effect on February 1, 2026, preceding the March, 2026 effective date […]
FPF Launches Effort to Advance Privacy-Enhancing Technologies in Support of AI Executive Order, Convenes Experts, and Meets With White House
FPF’s Research Coordination Network will support developing and deploying Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for socially beneficial data sharing and analytics. JULY 9, 2024 — Today, the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is launching the Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) Research Coordination Network (RCN) with a virtual convening of diverse experts alongside a high-level, in-person workshop with key stakeholders […]
Chevron Decision Will Impact Privacy and AI Regulations
The Supreme Court has issued a 6-3 decision in two long-awaited cases – Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce – overturning the legal doctrine of “Chevron deference.” While the decision will impact a wide range of federal rules, it is particularly salient for ongoing privacy, data protection, and artificial […]
AI Forward: FPF’s Annual DC Privacy Forum Explores Intersection of Privacy and AI
The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) hosted its inaugural DC Privacy Forum: AI Forward on Wednesday, June 5th. Industry experts, policymakers, civil society, and academics explored the intersection of data, privacy, and AI. In Washington, DC’s southwest Waterfront at the InterContinental, participants joined in person for a full-day program consisting of keynote panels, AI talks, […]
Colorado Enacts First Comprehensive U.S. Law Governing Artificial Intelligence Systems
On May 17, Governor Polis signed the Colorado AI Act (CAIA) (SB-205) into law, establishing new individual rights and protections with respect to high-risk artificial intelligence systems. Building off the work of existing best practices and prior legislative efforts, the CAIA is the first comprehensive United States law to explicitly establish guardrails against discriminatory outcomes […]
FPF Responds to the OMB’s Request for Information on Responsible Artificial Intelligence Procurement in Government
On April 29, the Future of Privacy Forum submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in response to the agency’s Request for Information (RFI) regarding responsible procurement of artificial intelligence (AI) in government, particularly regarding the intersection of AI tools and systems procurement with other risks posed by the development and use […]