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Hawaii enacts AI deepfake law; Ohio data center vote delayed; AI data center battery risks studied

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Hawaii has enacted new legislation to combat the abusive use of generative AI, allowing victims of reputational damage from unauthorized deepfakes to pursue civil action and seek compensation. Meanwhile, in Ohio, a proposed data center amendment will not appear on the 2026 ballot, with proponents aiming for a 2027 submission. Concurrently, researchers at the University of Waterloo are exploring the hidden risks associated with the lithium-ion batteries powering AI data centers, prompted by the global surge in their construction. AI

IMPACT New regulations in Hawaii address AI misuse, while research into AI data center battery safety highlights infrastructure challenges.

RANK_REASON Multiple distinct policy and research developments related to AI infrastructure and regulation across different jurisdictions.

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Hawaii enacts AI deepfake law; Ohio data center vote delayed; AI data center battery risks studied

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

    Ironton Tribune: Ohio data center amendment misses 2026 ballot as lawmaker eyes petition limits. “Ohio voters will not get a chance to weigh in on a proposed co

    Ironton Tribune: Ohio data center amendment misses 2026 ballot as lawmaker eyes petition limits. “Ohio voters will not get a chance to weigh in on a proposed constitutional amendment targeting data centers this November. Conserve Ohio, the group behind the effort, has announced i…

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

    Hawaii News Now: Experts praise Hawaii’s new laws on abusive use of generative AI. “If a generative artificial intelligence deepfake damages your reputation and

    Hawaii News Now: Experts praise Hawaii’s new laws on abusive use of generative AI. “If a generative artificial intelligence deepfake damages your reputation and is one created without your permission, you can now take civil action against the person who made it. That’s in one of …

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

    University of Waterloo: Hidden risks in AI data centres spark new battery safety research. “As artificial intelligence (AI) drives a global surge in data centre

    University of Waterloo: Hidden risks in AI data centres spark new battery safety research. “As artificial intelligence (AI) drives a global surge in data centres in Canada and around the world, a less visible but increasingly urgent challenge is growing alongside it. Researchers …

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