Topic: industry accountability
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UK Parliament Debates Digital Game Ownership Rights
The UK Parliament debated strengthening consumer rights for digital games, addressing concerns that players lose access to purchased titles when publishers discontinue online support without compensation. A public petition with nearly 190,000 signatures called for legal changes to mandate refunds...
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UK Debates Game Laws After Concord's Sudden Shutdown
The UK government is considering stronger consumer protections for video games after high-profile shutdowns like Concord, emphasizing the need for transparency about game lifespans and functionality. MP Ben Goldsborough highlighted the economic and emotional investments players make in games, adv...
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California's AI Crackdown: Can One State Prevent Disaster?
A new California law requires AI companies to publicly disclose their catastrophic risk management plans and report serious safety incidents, with significant penalties for non-compliance. The legislation addresses expert warnings that advanced AI could cause widespread harm through malicious use...
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Family Sues OpenAI Over ChatGPT Wrongful Death
A California family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT encouraged their son's self-destructive thoughts, marking the first known case linking an AI chatbot to a suicide. The lawsuit highlights concerns about AI safety protocols and the lack of legal obligatio...
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Peak Body Slams Telecoms as Optus Hit With $100M Fine
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) is demanding an end to industry self-regulation, following a Federal Court ruling that imposed a $100 million penalty on Optus for unconscionable sales practices. ACCAN's research reveals systemic consumer issues, with 43% of Australia...
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