CFPB issues guidance on credit denials that use artificial intelligence

CFPB issues guidance on credit denials that use artificial intelligence

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra said that creditors “must be able to specifically explain their reasons for denial,” decrying some lenders’ overreliance on artificial intelligence to make credit underwriting decisions.Bloomberg News The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned lenders of the requirement to provide specific and accurate reasons when denying credit to a consumer,…

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Artificial intelligence is gaining state lawmakers’ attention, and they have a lot of questions

Artificial intelligence is gaining state lawmakers’ attention, and they have a lot of questions

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — As state lawmakers rush to get a handle on fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology, they’re often focusing first on their own state governments before imposing restrictions on the private sector. Legislators are seeking ways to protect constituents from discrimination and other harms while not hindering cutting-edge advancements in medicine, science, business, education…

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Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other tech firms agree to AI safeguards set by the White House

Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other tech firms agree to AI safeguards set by the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Friday that new commitments by Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other companies that are leading the development of artificial intelligence technology to meet a set of AI safeguards brokered by his White House are an important step toward managing the “enormous” promise and risks posed by the technology….

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