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What's the rush -- some thoughts on the UK's Foundation Model Taskforce and regulation by Twitter

How to Crack a Nut

Perhaps surprisingly, the biggest developments do not concern the regulation of AI under the devolved model described in the ‘pro-innovation’ white paper, but its displacement outside existing regulatory regimes—both in terms of funding, and practical power. Twitter announcements vs white paper?

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How Lithuania fast-tracked green procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

Klaipeda is far from the only public agency in Lithuania using innovative approaches to procurement to make its city greener and healthier. The SPP Competence Center team consists of six experts who advise policy-makers and contracting authorities on all aspects of green, socially responsible and innovative procurement.

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Friday Flash 10/20/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Learn more here Lawmaker to Introduce “Light Touch” AI Regulation Bill Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) is actively working to introduce The AI Research, Innovation and Accountability Act of 2023, first reported on in July. FedScoop recently acquired an updated draft of the legislation, which has seen major updates.

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Top Republican working on ‘light touch’ AI bill with focus on generative AI and self-certification system

FedScoop

is actively working to introduce a “light touch” artificial intelligence bill that would aim to protect consumers and entrepreneurs by requiring AI companies to conduct risk and impact assessments for critical-impact AI systems and then undergo certification of such systems, according to a draft of the legislation obtained by FedScoop.

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Eyebrow-raising AI amendment passes Senate Commerce committee 

FedScoop

While roll call votes on Cruz’s proposals to repeal the AI executive order in its entirety and prevent environmental impact assessments on AI systems failed at the markup Wednesday, another amendment that would dull the teeth of federal government actions to prevent bias and discrimination in AI systems advanced in a substitute via voice vote.