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The State of Washington has introduced two new AI transparency bills (HB 1168 and HB 1170) that are modeled on legislation passed in California.
Over year since its publication, Containing Big Tech continues to be a best seller on Amazon in the Privacy & Surveillance Category.
Containing Big Tech is recognized as one of the top Technology books by the National Independent Excellence Awards.
A detail analysis of SB 942 -- the California AI Transparency Act -- that was signed into law by Governor Newsom.
The California AI Transparency Act (SB 942) has passed its initial State Assembly tests by passing through the Judiciary and Privacy committees.
The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) draft 2 discussion document yet again falls short of California when it comes to regulating data brokers, and is in fact, a big gift to the industry.
The California AI Transparency Act (SB 942) successfully passed the State Senate with an impressive and bipartisan 32-1 vote and now moves to the State Assembly.
This blog post does a detail analysis of the arguments for and against preemption in the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), and proposes a compromise that could bridge the gap.
When it comes to making new privacy laws to keep up with rapid technology innovation, California is open and agile while unfortunately APRA is closed and waterfall.
The California AI Transparency Act passed another hurdle, this time with the help of a pack of gum that shows the need for labeling of AI.
The California AI Transparency Act jumped over its first hurdle, passing the Senate Judiciary Committee 10-1.
The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) falls flat to California Privacy Law when it comes to regulating data brokers.
Tom Kemp receives commendations from the California Senate and the Texas Senate for his work in privacy policy in both states.
What is AI Transparency? A definition of it and how it fits into the concept of Trustworthy AI and Ethical AI.
Containing Big Tech has made a number of readers’ list of recommended and best books of 2023.
The Hill publishes an op-ed by Tom Kemp and the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse calling for better regulation of data brokers.
The audiobook of Containing Big Tech is now a bestseller and hot new release in various categories on Amazon.
SB 362 — the California Delete Act - was signed into law on October 10, 2023 by Governor Newsom. It would provide a “Do Not Call” type registry for consumers to mass delete their data from data brokers.
Thanks to Porchlight Books for publishing an excerpt from my book Containing Big Tech on the issues associated with kids’ online safety.
California Senate Bill 362 passed the state legislature by landslide margins and is now Governor Newsom’s desk for signature or veto.
Containing Big Tech is a top new release in various Amazon categories and is also a “most wished for” book too.
California Senate Bill 362 (SB 362) — aka the California Delete Act — passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee and moves on to the Assembly floor.
New poll of Californians shows overwhelming support (81%) of California Senate Bill 362 (SB 362), also known as the California Delete Act. The online survey also shows that consumers have significant concerns regarding the collection and selling of their personal data by data brokers.
Tom Kemp’s book Containing Big Tech became an Amazon bestseller and #1 new release on its publication date. This shows a significant interest in the desire to rein in online surveillance, AI, and tech monopolies.