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AI chatbots refuse to produce ‘controversial’ output − why that’s a free speech problem

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Google recently made headlines globally because its chatbot Gemini generated images of people of color instead of white people in historical settings that featured white people. Adobe Firefly’s image creation tool saw similar issues. This led some commentators to complain that AI had gone “woke.” Others suggested these issues resulted from faulty efforts to fight AI bias and better serve a global audience. The discussions over AI’s political leanings and efforts to fight bias are important. Still, the conversation on AI ignores another crucial issue: What is the AI industry’s approach to free speech, and does it embrace international f...... Read Full article on HadNews
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Terrorist content lurks all over the internet – regulating only 6 major platforms won’t be nearly enough

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Australia’s eSafety commissioner has sent legal notices to Google, Meta, Telegram, WhatsApp, Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) asking them to show what they’re doing to protect Australians from online extremism. The six companies have 49 days to respond. The notice comes at a time when governments are increasingly cracking down on major tech companies to address online harms like child sexual abuse material or bullying. Combating online extremism presents unique challenges different from other content moderation problems. Regulators wanting to establish effective and meaningful change must take into account what research has shown us ab...... Read Full article on HadNews
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Greg Lukianoff explains the concept of free speech - Video

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Free speech, explained by Greg Lukianoff In the video titled "Free Speech, Explained by Greg Lukianoff," Greg delves into the current state of free speech in the United States, particularly on college campuses. He highlights the shift in attitudes towards free speech, citing incidents where students demanded deplatforming of speakers, new speech codes, and the rise of cancel culture. Greg points out that universities need to acknowledge and address the free speech problem they currently face. As the President of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), Greg discusses the importance of protecting freedom of speech on colle...... Read Full article on HadNews
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