New York’s state legislature is reviewing two bills aimed at regulating emerging technology. The NY FAIR News Act would require any news content substantially created with generative artificial intelligence to carry a disclaimer and be approved by a human editor, while also mandating disclosure of AI usage to newsroom staff. A separate measure, S9144, seeks to impose a three‑year moratorium on permits for new data centers, citing rapid growth in electricity demand and recent rate increases for utility customers. Together, the proposals address both content integrity and energy infrastructure concerns. Leia mais →

Pinterest has introduced an AI-driven assistant that helps users find clothing, furniture, and other visual inspiration through voice prompts. The assistant draws on a user’s saved pins and boards, compares tastes with similar users, and delivers tailored visual results. Rolling out in beta to U.S. adults 18 and older, the feature aims to make shopping feel more natural while also addressing concerns about AI‑generated content on the platform. Leia mais →

Pinterest is rolling out new settings that let users dial down AI‑generated images in specific categories such as art, architecture, beauty and more. The "refine your recommendations" feature targets image pins, allowing people to limit AI content without removing it entirely. Labels for AI‑created material will become more prominent, and the tools are already live on desktop and Android, with iOS support arriving soon. The move aims to address user complaints about the platform’s susceptibility to AI "slop" while preserving quality content generated by humans. Leia mais →