consumer protections
Coverage of consumer protections in the Nexus archive.
- Government use of automated AI decision-making to be curbed under new Australian rules
Australia will implement new rules to regulate government use of AI in automated decision-making, focusing on consumer protections, workplace safety, and privacy. The Albanese government is prioritizing fairness, accuracy, and transparency in AI processes as part of a national plan addressing rapid AI growth and datacentre expansion.
- AOC puts major tech company on notice amid looming price increases: 'Far too big'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez advocates breaking up major tech companies like Apple amid potential price hikes due to processing chip supply chain issues. Apple's CEO Tim Cook acknowledged unavoidable cost increases, prompting calls for updated government policies to address AI-driven energy demands and consumer protections.
- Job training needs new financing, not new debt
Outcomes-based repayment models are proposed to address America's workforce financing problem by shifting financial risk from workers to funders or providers. These models aim to include consumer protections and employer involvement to ensure effective training solutions.