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Artificial Intelligence

Trump’s Executive Order Could Penalize States Over AI Regulations

President Trump's executive order establishes a national AI policy to prevent a patchwork of state laws, aiming to boost innovation…

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Artificial Intelligence

San Francisco Mayor Declares City ‘On the Rise’

Mayor Daniel Lurie leads with a frenetic, optimistic pace and enjoys strong public approval since taking office, as seen in…

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AI & Tech

Your Face Is the Next Legal Battleground for AI

AI technology is rapidly outpacing existing legal frameworks, creating a regulatory battleground over the use of personal likenesses, such as…

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Artificial Intelligence

FTC Removes AI Blog Posts From Lina Khan Era

The US Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts from the Lina Khan era that discussed AI policy, open-weight models,…

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BigTech Companies

California Uber, Lyft Drivers Win Right to Unionize

California has passed a law allowing hundreds of thousands of Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize, granting them collective bargaining…

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BigTech Companies

Steve Jobs to Grace New $1 Commemorative Coin

The United States Mint is releasing a commemorative one-dollar coin in 2026 featuring Steve Jobs, depicting him seated in his…

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Artificial Intelligence

The Download: Aging Clocks & Fixing the Internet

California has enacted a law holding AI companies accountable for chatbot safety and requiring notifications to young users, alongside new…

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BigTech Companies

California Bans Predatory Early Cancellation Fees

A new California law (AB 483) protects consumers from unexpected early termination fees in installment contracts by requiring transparency and…

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AI & Tech

California’s New AI Law: Bots Must Reveal Their Identity

California has passed the nation's first law requiring AI companion chatbots to clearly disclose their non-human identity to prevent deceptive…

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BigTech Companies

California Bans Loud Ads on Netflix and YouTube

California has passed a law requiring streaming platforms to maintain consistent audio levels between programming and ads, effective July 2026,…

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Culture

The Absurd State of American Politics

The clash between traditional political discourse and absurdist online culture has reshaped American politics, exemplified by symbolic acts like a…

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AI & Tech

California’s New AI Law: A Big Tech Victory

California has enacted the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, requiring major AI companies to disclose safety protocols and report…

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Artificial Intelligence

California’s AI Safety Law: Proving Innovation and Regulation Can Coexist

California's SB 53 mandates that major AI labs disclose safety protocols and adhere to security standards, particularly for catastrophic risks,…

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Artificial Intelligence

California Enacts Landmark AI Transparency Law SB 53

California has enacted the "Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act," requiring major AI companies to publicly disclose their safety protocols…

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BigTech Companies

America’s War on Anonymity: Why Your Privacy Is at Risk

The U.S. Supreme Court has enabled widespread age verification mandates for adult websites and social media, raising concerns about free…

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AI & Tech

AI Companionship Faces a Regulatory Crackdown

Regulatory scrutiny of AI companionship is intensifying in the U.S., with lawmakers focusing on safety and ethical concerns, especially for…

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AI & Tech

California Moves to Regulate AI Companion Chatbots

California is introducing the nation's first legal framework for AI companion chatbots, requiring safety features to protect young and vulnerable…

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AI & Tech

Anthropic Backs California’s AI Safety Bill SB 53

Anthropic supports California's SB 53, which would impose transparency and safety obligations on major AI developers, despite opposition from some…

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Artificial Intelligence

California Takes New Steps to Regulate AI Giants

California introduced a new AI governance framework to balance innovation with safeguards, emphasizing transparency and independent oversight of advanced AI…

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Automotive

Trump’s Plan to Scrap California Emissions Rules: EV Impact

The Trump administration is challenging California's authority to set vehicle emissions standards, aiming to revoke its power to phase out…

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