California privacy agency eases AI rules due to business pressure.
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California's privacy agency is changing its plan to control AI. They faced pressure from businesses and lawmakers to make the rules less strict. Some people thought the rules would cost too much and hurt new ideas.
The agency changed the rules after changes in leadership. Two leaders who supported strong consumer protections left. Some people worry that the agency is now listening too much to big tech companies.
The new rules don't control behavioral advertising anymore. This kind of advertising uses your online data to show you ads. Before, companies had to check the risks of using this type of advertising.
The agency is also using a smaller definition of \"automated decisionmaking\". This means some companies might not have to follow the rules. Some people worry that companies can avoid the rules by saying a computer tool only helps people make decisions.
The rules still protect workers and students in some cases. This includes when computers make decisions about money, housing, and health care. The public can comment on the new rules until June 2, and companies must follow them by 2027.
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Why did California's privacy agency change its plan for AI?
They faced pressure from businesses and lawmakers to make the rules less strict.
What is one concern people have about the new rules?
Some people worry that the agency is now listening too much to big tech companies.
When can the public comment on the new rules?
The public can comment on the new rules until June 2.
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