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Calls Grow for Digital Driver’s Licenses to Regulate AI Access and Ensure Responsible Use

As AI integration accelerates, analysts suggest a licensing model similar to driver’s education may be necessary. Reports indicate that unregulated access is creating vulnerabilities at individual, organizational, and societal levels, prompting calls for mandatory certification.

The Case for AI Competency Certification

Technology analysts and policy experts are increasingly advocating for a digital driver’s license system to regulate access to advanced artificial intelligence tools. According to reports, this proposed framework would require users to demonstrate competence in both human and algorithmic literacy before gaining full access to powerful AI systems.

by Michael Turner
Assistive Technology

Reddit Co-Founder Warns of ‘Dead Internet’ as Bots Dominate Web Traffic

Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has declared that “so much of the internet is dead” due to bot proliferation and AI-generated content. Recent cybersecurity data confirms nearly half of all internet traffic now comes from non-human sources, validating concerns about automated content overwhelming genuine human interaction online.

Internet Traffic Shifts Dramatically Toward Automated Sources

According to recent cybersecurity reports, the composition of internet traffic has undergone a dramatic transformation, with automated systems now accounting for nearly half of all online activity. Data from cybersecurity platform Cloudflare’s traffic analysis indicates that approximately one-third of all internet traffic over the past year originated from bots. Meanwhile, Imperva’s comprehensive “Bad Bot report” from July revealed an even more concerning statistic: nearly 50% of internet traffic comes from non-human sources, with 20% specifically classified as “bad bots” engaged in malicious activities.

by Michael Turner
Arts and EntertainmentPolicy

California AI Regulations: Newsom Signs Chatbot Safety Laws, Vetoes Tech Bills

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple AI safety bills into law, including requirements for chatbot self-harm prevention and social media warning labels. The governor also vetoed several controversial tech regulations amid industry pressure.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken significant steps to regulate the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence industry, signing into law a package of bills designed to protect children and young users from potential AI-related harms. The new legislation represents one of the most comprehensive state-level attempts to address emerging AI risks while balancing innovation concerns.

Landmark Chatbot Safety Legislation

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Assistive TechnologyCybersecurity

Age Verification Systems Create ‘Papers, Please’ Internet Reality

Governments worldwide are implementing mandatory age verification systems that require ID checks for internet access. These measures create significant privacy risks while failing to effectively protect children online, according to digital rights experts.

The global push for mandatory age verification systems is creating what critics call a “papers, please” internet, where accessing basic online services requires handing over government-issued identification. What began as a seemingly abandoned UK proposal for physical “porn passes” in 2018 has evolved into sweeping legislation affecting social media platforms, educational resources, and everyday internet use across multiple countries. The rapid expansion of these requirements reflects growing governmental concerns about online safety but raises alarming questions about privacy, free speech, and digital accessibility.

The Evolution of Age Verification Mandates

by Jessica Moore P.E.