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This week, a pivotal moment in tech regulation unfolds as California Governor Gavin Newsom signs a sweeping package of AI and social media legislation into law. Among these groundbreaking measures is the United States’ very first state law aimed at regulating AI companions. We’ll dive deep into what these new protections entail and debate their potential effectiveness as a national model.
The conversation then shifts to a development that has the entire tech community buzzing: a subpoena. Nathan Calvin, General Counsel for Encode – an AI safety advocacy group known for its critical stance on OpenAI – joins us to share his perspective on why he believes OpenAI is now investigating him.
And finally, prepare for a cultural critique like no other. We’re rolling out the red carpet for the inaugural edition of ‘The Hard Fork Review of Slop,’ where we’ll dissect the digital detritus that increasingly defines our online experience.
Featured Guest:
- Nathan Calvin, Vice President of State Affairs and General Counsel at Encode
Further Reading:
- A deep dive into California’s new AI companion regulations.
- An exposé on OpenAI’s alleged investigation into its critics.