Five Uncomfortable Truths About AI Governance

SPUR telemetry standard gets backing as publishers seek a pledge in the Oct 29-30 Montreal declaration. Will leaders commit to monitoring AI use of news?

SPUR telemetry standard gets backing as publishers seek a pledge in the Oct 29-30 Montreal declaration. Will leaders commit to monitoring AI use of news?

After heated remarks about an AI‑altered social-media image posted by the vice mayor, commissioners moved to schedule a censure hearing; the motion passed on roll call and the city will set a hearing date pending legal guidance.

Attorney General Tish James announced a whistleblower portal for employees at AI firms and said New York has opened investigations into companies like OpenAI; she framed enforcement as compatible with innovation and said companies that ignore obligations are on notice.

The Joint Commission on Technology and Science voted to study rental‑pricing algorithms, AI provenance and labeling, and the government enforcement structure for emerging‑technology rules; the motion passed on a roll‑call vote with 10 in favor and one dissent.

An extended discussion covered how local leagues might responsibly use AI for slide decks, social media posts and outreach while demanding openness and independent auditing of models to reduce hallucination and commercial lock-in risks.

CAO Parker presented a Neogov evaluation module that would centralize department‑head evaluations, offer private supervisor entries and AI aggregation; the board paused further action because of Workday transition, estimated costs, and public concern about AI fairness and staff input.

Missing Pieces: People left in the dark as public bodies turn to AI and algorithms to inform decisions about their lives  Read the report here.  People are unable to scrutinise or challenge decisions ...

YouTube Music AI Labels help listeners identify AI-generated music as the platform expands transparency around AI-created songs.

The board voted 8-0 to adopt Policy 75.40.08 on artificial intelligence, alongside updated public-records and academic-honesty policies that expand definitions to include AI-generated content and require human review for AI-driven decisions.

Google extinde SynthID Detector și lansează portal global pentru verificarea imaginilor, video și audio generate cu AI.

In a tight rental market, AI-generated and altered photos deceive renters, especially those far away or under pressure. New laws in California and proposed rules in New York aim to mandate unveiling the original images to protect tenants. #HumanInTheLoop #RealEstateRegulation #AITransparency #RentalProtection

The article discusses the importance of transparency and explainability in artificial intelligence systems, drawing parallels to how consumers rely on food labels to understand ingredients and nutritional value. The author, Liza Manalo-Mapagu, CEO of ASEAMETRICS and member of the Responsible AI and Analytics Council, argues that just as we read food labels before consuming, we should understand how AI systems operate before trusting them. The piece emphasizes that AI should not be trusted simply because it is available or because it claims to improve efficiency. Instead, organizations must be transparent about when AI is used, what data it relies on, and its capabilities and limitations. Explainability is crucial when AI influences decisions about jobs, promotions, loans, insurance, healthcare, education, or access to opportunities. The article highlights that when AI affects people's lives, people deserve an explanation. It also stresses that accountability for AI outcomes rests with humans, not machines. The author notes that transparency benefits organizations by increasing employee acceptance of AI-assisted processes, customer engagement with AI-powered services, and confidence among regulators, investors, and stakeholders. The article concludes by stating that the future of AI will be determined not only by technological advancement but also by responsible use, and that the key question should be whether AI is trustworthy enough, not just intelligent enough. The piece is part of Rappler's Good Business series, focusing on business ethics and responsible technology use in the Philippines.

OpenAI Adds Invisible Watermarks for the EU To comply with the European Union's new AI transparency rules, OpenAI has announced a broad change. It will add an invisible digital watermark to text and code generated in the EU. The proprietary technology is called textGrain. It lets machines and detection tools easily identify AI-generated content. The move follows similar steps that rival Anthropic took earlier this year.