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Proposed law targets AI companies' sale of user health data

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A new law has been proposed that would prohibit AI companies from selling user health data. This legislation addresses concerns that individuals may disclose sensitive personal information, including health-related queries, to AI chatbots. The proposal aims to protect user privacy and prevent the misuse of such data. AI

IMPACT This proposed legislation could significantly impact how AI companies handle user data, potentially restricting business models reliant on selling personal information.

RANK_REASON Significant policy development regarding AI companies' data handling practices. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Proposed law targets AI companies' sale of user health data

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Law proposed to ban AI companies from selling your health data People commonly disclose all kinds of personal data to AI chatbots, including the highly inadvisa

    Law proposed to ban AI companies from selling your health data People commonly disclose all kinds of personal data to AI chatbots, including the highly inadvisable practice of asking them for health advice. In addition to the grave medical dangers of obtaining inaccurate advice, …

    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/law-proposed-to-ban-ai-comp…

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