NotebookLM, Google’s new conversational AI, offers impressive accuracy in mimicking human dialogue, but users must remain vigilant for minor inaccuracies, and regulators must consider regulations to protect users and uphold journalistic integrity.
Nota and other companies have signed the AI Elections Accord, committing to safeguard the democratic process against the risks associated with deceptive AI-generated content by implementing technology safeguards and fostering transparency.
California has passed Senate Bill 1047, which requires large AI systems to undergo safety testing before release, setting a precedent for AI regulation and accountability.
As data scraping becomes increasingly scrutinized, AI platforms are turning to first-party data strategies and data marketplaces to train their models, ensuring ethical and sustainable solutions.
Media companies and publications are evolving their policies to address the challenges of AI-generated content, using machine learning models and specialized tools to detect manipulation signs and ensure content authenticity, while also implementing robust consent and transparency measures.
The EU AI Act, effective August 2024, will oversee the development and use of artificial intelligence across EU member states. It includes compliance requirements, penalties for non-compliance, and a preparation timeline. Nota is already fully compliant and continues to innovate in the AI sector.
Emerging data marketplaces are honing in on publisher data, with industry giants such as Apple and OpenAI pouring billions into these transactions. This investment is equipping AI solutions with an abundance of high-quality data, thereby fortifying chatbots, refining forecasts, and accelerating the delivery of current events to users.
Nota is leading the charge for ethical AI use in journalism. By introducing self-regulatory guidelines, incorporating C2PA standards, aligning with the European Union AI Act, and establishing an AI Advisory Board, they are paving the way for transparency and trust in AI-generated media.
Antitrust investigations into AI giants like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia are reshaping the tech landscape. Joshua Brandau, CEO of Nota, explains how this drives competition, innovation, and open-source growth, making AI more accessible for businesses and users.
The European Union and US are leading the charge on regulating AI, with the EU’s AI Act calling for a formal review process for all commercial AI products, while the Biden Administration announced a ‘Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights’ that deals with discrimination, data privacy, transparency, and other public concerns.
