Mozilla heads to Capitol Hill, calls for a federal privacy law

Mozilla's Director of Global Product Policy, Udbhav Tiwari, testified at a Senate committee hearing advocating for a federal privacy law to guide the responsible development of AI. The hearing, led by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, focused on the necessity of comprehensive privacy legislation in light of AI advancements. Tiwari emphasized the importance of privacy in shaping AI policies, warning against a scenario where companies prioritize exploiting personal data over protecting it. He stressed the need for data minimization at the core of such regulations. Mozilla, known for championing the open internet, has been dedicated to promoting trustworthy AI for the past five years. Tiwari highlighted the organization's commitment to advancing privacy-preserving AI and supporting policies that foster innovation while upholding individual rights. Mozilla's stance underscores the critical role of privacy laws in shaping the ethical development and deployment of AI technologies.