Protecting Consumer Rights in the Age of AI with Attorney General Charity Rae Clark and Representative 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.

Key Takeaways:

(02:10) “Free” apps and websites take payment with your data.

(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 -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charityrclark/

Monique Priestley -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mepriestley/

Vermont -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-vermont/

“The Age of Surveillance Capitalism” by Shoshana Zuboff -

https://www.amazon.com/Age-Surveillance-Capitalism-Future-Frontier/dp/1610395697

“Why Privacy Matters” by Neil Richards -

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Privacy-Matters-Neil-Richards/dp/0190940553

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