A cross-party UK parliamentary committee has called for new legislation to address human rights risks from artificial intelligence, arguing existing laws are inadequate. The report cites abuses including non-consensual intimate imagery and unauthorized facial recognition, and recommends an independent AI oversight body with stricter rules for high-risk systems. The government has committed to AI regulation but has not yet introduced a dedicated bill.
Parents and children from Illinois and California sued Meta for allegedly using their Facebook and Instagram photos without consent to train face-recognition system NameTag and generative AI models Emu and Muse Image, violating state biometric privacy laws. The proposed class action seeks damages under Illinois and California privacy statutes, with the potential class numbering in the millions.
Apple Watch Series 12 features a re-architected sensing system with upgraded photodiodes and LEDs for more accurate health readings, including a new Readiness app that scores daily wellness on a 0-10 scale based on activity, sleep, and vitals. New Audio Intelligence tools like Siri Recap and Live Rewind offer AI-powered features, while the Health app receives a significant redesign with Apple Intelligence summaries.