Global AI Governance and Legal Developments

Amandeep Singh Gill, the U.N.'s Envoy on Technology, leads global AI governance efforts, emphasizing the need to avoid an AI arms race. In education, Khan Academy's AI tool 'Khanmigo' aims to enhance learning and assist teachers, though initial trials show mixed results. President Biden's Executive Order on AI, influenced by advisor Arati Prabhakar, seeks to balance innovation with safeguarding civil rights and privacy. Actor Anil Kapoor won a landmark case in India against unauthorized AI use of his likeness, setting a precedent for personality rights. Indigenous initiatives like New Zealand's Te Hiku Media are using AI to preserve endangered languages, asserting community control over digital data. Google faced local opposition in Chile over water usage for its data centers, leading to a shift to air cooling systems to mitigate environmental impact.