Protecting Consumer Rights in the Age of AI with Atty Gen Charity Rae Clark & Rep Monique Priestley

In this episode, I’m joined by Charity Rae Clark, Vermont Attorney General, and Monique Priestley, Vermont State Representative. They have been instrumental in shaping Vermont’s legislative approach to data privacy and AI. We dive into the challenges of regulating AI to keep citizens safe, the importance of data minimization and the broader implications for society.

About Regulating AI:
RegulatingAI is a dedicated non-profit organization designed for experts, mentors, and users of artificial intelligence (AI) with a keen interest in exploring the intersection of AI and regulation. We aim to unite individuals with diverse expertise and backgrounds, fostering collaboration to collectively advance the understanding and implementation of AI regulations.

Key Takeaways:
00:00 - 00:18 Recap
00:19 Introduction
02:04 New Data Privacy Act
08:15 The Data Privacy Act includes stringent provisions to protect children online.
10:05 Protecting consumer privacy and reducing security risks.
15:29 Vermont’s legislative journey includes educating lawmakers.
18:45 Innovation and regulation must be balanced for future AI development.
23:50 Collaboration and education can overcome intense pressure from lobbyists.
30:02 AI’s potential to exacerbate discrimination demands regulation.
36:15 Deepfakes present a growing threat.
42:40 Consumer trust could be lost due to premature releases of AI products.
50:10 The necessity of a strong foundation in data privacy.

Resources Mentioned:
Charity Rae Clark -
  / charityrclark  
Monique Priestley -
  / mepriestley  
Vermont -
  / state-of-vermont  
“The Age of Surveillance Capitalism” by Shoshana Zuboff -
https://www.amazon.com/Age-Surveillan...
“Why Privacy Matters” by Neil Richards -
https://www.amazon.com/Why-Privacy-Ma...

About your host
Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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