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New Bills Could Subject Employers and Developers to Extensive Regulation on AI Use in the Workplace

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Washington, D.C. – Federal legislators are proposing new laws that could have a significant impact on employers and developers who utilize artificial intelligence (AI) systems. These bills aim to address specific issues related to AI in the workplace, such as overreliance on automated decision systems and invasive workplace surveillance. While current AI regulations focus on broader principles, these new bills would provide more clarity and guidance in relation to AI use in employment settings. One bill, known as the “No Robot Bosses Act,” aims to prohibit employers from solely relying on automated decision systems for … Read more

Disturbing Lawsuit Claims Juvenile Detention Centers Subject Children to Solitary Confinement

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Raleigh, NC – A lawsuit has been filed alleging that children in juvenile detention centers in North Carolina are being kept in solitary confinement, according to court documents. The lawsuit claims that these young detainees, some as young as 13 years old, are being subjected to cruel and unusual punishment, in violation of their constitutional rights. The complaint, filed on behalf of four plaintiffs, alleges that the use of solitary confinement in juvenile detention centers across the state is widespread and systemic. The plaintiffs argue that isolating these young people for extended periods of time … Read more