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technology1 day ago•2 min saved

Microsoft Staff Track AI Spending Reveals Wide Variability Across Teams

Microsoft is piloting an internal AI usage and spending tracker; analysis of about 350 self-reported entries shows a median AI spend of around $300 over the last 28 days, with some employees spending up to $28,000. Data are self-reported and not official, and there’s no clear link between AI usage and pay raises or promotions, reflecting broader Big Tech efforts to measure AI consumption as investment in AI infrastructure continues.

via Business Insider|

#ai-usage #internal-tool #microsoft

technology4 days ago•3 min saved

Apple Music to tag AI-generated tracks with visible 'Made With AI' labels

Apple Music will require AI transparency tags and later display 'Made With AI' labels for content where AI contributed to a material portion, including tracks and music videos; providers must tag AI-generated material per the Music Style Guide, as the service joins a broader push among platforms to label AI-made content, with Spotify and Deezer taking related steps. Apple notes that while a large share of uploads is AI-generated, it accounts for less than 0.5% of listening, and access to Apple Music remains subscription-based.

via 9to5Mac|

#ai #ai-labeling #apple-music

games5 days ago•16 min saved

Xbox and EA Exit Circana's Digital Sales Panel, Shrinking Market Transparency

Xbox and EA have left Circana's digital data sharing panel, removing the main sources for U.S. digital sales data and leaving Circana with fewer publishers—potentially increasing reliance on estimates and reducing transparency about how first-party and other storefronts perform.

via Kotaku|

#circana #digital-sales #ea

health9 days ago•4 min saved

California bill would require diaper makers to disclose toxic chemical ingredients

A California bill would require diaper manufacturers to publicly list all intentionally added ingredients and their functions by 2028, with packaging labeling by 2029, to curb exposure to toxins such as phthalates, PFAS, lead, VOCs and fragrances. Advocates say transparency could pressure brands to reformulate toward safer products and help parents make informed choices, while industry groups argue diapers already meet safety standards. If passed, the legislation could set a precedent for other states and shift market demand toward non-toxic options.

via The Guardian|

#diapers #health #pfas

world10 days ago•6 min saved

Hidden Iran War: Secrecy, Shifting Goals, and a Strained Navy

Washington has kept many details of its Iran operation secret, even as sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln report months-long deployments and deteriorating living conditions; despite Pentagon denials of supply problems, the episode highlights shifting objectives and a disconnect between public disclosures and the realities of an ongoing, opaque conflict.

via Le Monde.fr|

#iran #military #navy

technology11 days ago•2 min saved

Google Lets Users Toggle Off Visible AI Watermarks

Google announced that users will be able to disable visible watermarks on AI-generated images and videos with a toggle for the Nano Banana, Omni and Lyria models, with Gemini and Flow to follow. The invisible SynthID watermark and C2PA metadata remain, and there will be no toggles for those. The rollout will exclude regions where laws require watermarks (notably the EU). Google says the change balances creative control and safety as AI labeling laws expand, alongside other firms pursuing transparency tools.

via Engadget|

#ai #google #synthid

technology13 days ago•3 min saved

Spotify to badge AI-generated artists to boost listening transparency

Spotify will start labeling AI-generated artists with a new AI Persona badge from mid-September, flagging whether an artist’s identity may be AI-generated and not a real person. The badge will appear on profiles, in search results, and on playlist tracks, and such artists won’t show up in personalized recommendations unless followed. Spotify emphasizes this is about the artist’s public identity and trust, and it allows self-disclosure or appeal if needed, while also noting existing AI credits tools for artists.

via BBC|

#ai #ai-generated-music #authenticity

technology14 days ago•3 min saved

Anthropic's Claude Rolls Out Global AI Watermarking to Meet EU Rules

Anthropic says Claude will begin watermarking AI-generated text and digitally signed provenance for files to comply with the EU AI Act. The feature will launch with EU-ready models from Aug 2, 2026 and will be available worldwide on Claude’s platform, though some platforms may not support watermarking. Watermarks for text are embedded in the content; files use provenance metadata and images will leverage the C2PA standard. Existing models will be updated later; watermarking isn’t foolproof and could be bypassed by heavy paraphrasing or metadata stripping.

via Mashable|

#ai-watermarking #anthropic #claude

policy14 days ago•7 min saved

FDA to require GRAS additive notices to boost transparency in the food supply

The administration’s plan would require firms adding new substances to foods to notify the FDA and disclose how they determined GRAS, with existing GRAS ingredients now listed in a public database; it stops short of pre-market approval, sets review timelines, and faces questions about enforcement, staffing, and cost, though supporters say it closes a long-standing information gap.

via STAT|

#fda #food-additives #gras

public-policy15 days ago•32 min saved

Texas Data Center Boom Collides with Transparency Push

Texas is seeing a surge in data centers, but information about projects is uneven at best due to nondisclosure agreements, shell companies, and private negotiations that shield ownership, water use, and power needs from residents and officials. In response, Governor Abbott has paused approvals and lawmakers are pushing for stronger reporting requirements as watchdogs note about 248 planned projects and 34 counties calling for more transparency.

via The Texas Tribune|

#data-centers #ndas #public-policy

us-crime-and-justice17 days ago•199 min saved

ICE to Outfit All Field Officers with Body Cams by August, but Footage Access Remains Restricted

ICE says it will outfit every field officer with body cameras by the end of August, a rapid expansion that could create a visual record of federal immigration enforcement; however, public access to footage remains limited as ICE policies allow withholding or delaying release to protect investigations and privacy, a stance the agency defended amid scrutiny over recent shootings and related coverage.

via CNN|

#body-cameras #footage-policy #ice

politics17 days ago•2 min saved

ICE Body Cameras: Footage Release Tied to Agency's 'Best Interests'

ICE plans to roll out body cameras for agents by month’s end, but a policy lets the ICE director block or delay public release of video after shootings or serious incidents unless it’s deemed in the agency’s best interests, prompting concerns about selective transparency despite a committee review process; supporters say the cameras boost accountability while critics warn footage could be hidden to protect the agency’s image amid deadly encounters.

via The Guardian|

#accountability #body-worn-cameras #immigration-enforcement

technology18 days ago•8 min saved

Fixing Crisis Chatbots: Safer, More Transparent Mental-Health AI

AI crisis chatbots have harmed users, prompting lawsuits against OpenAI and renewed calls for safer design and more transparency. OpenAI is partnering with the American Psychological Association and rolling out safeguards, but researchers warn that current models still misread risk, fail to reliably guide users to care, and remain largely opaque. Independent studies show mixed results on safety, with some algorithms still yielding harmful content in crisis prompts, underscoring the need for open safety data, third-party benchmarks like VERA-MH, and design changes that de-emphasize anthropomorphism. Experts say real progress will require rigorous evaluation and collaboration among developers, clinicians, and people with lived experience.

via Ars Technica|

#ai-safety #chatbots #mental-health

us-news18 days ago•128 min saved

ICE tightens release rules for body-camera video, citing 'best interests' of the agency

ICE unveiled a policy stating that body-worn camera footage will be released only when it is in the agency’s best interests, giving ICE broad discretion over disclosures and potentially limiting public access to footage of enforcement actions.

via AP News|

#body-camera #ice #immigration

politics19 days ago•3 min saved

McConnell discharged from rehab, returns home to continue recovery

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue physical therapy at home after a June fall, with his absence from public view sparking questions about his health and transparency. He’s not running for re-election and will work from home during the Senate recess, a development that could affect the GOP majority and potential vacancy procedures should replacement rules come into play.

via Al Jazeera|

#health #mitch-mcconnell #politics