Topic: legislative process
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NY AI Bill Sponsor Defies a16z Super PAC Targeting Him
Assembly member Alex Bores is targeted by a super PAC, Leading the Future, backed by major tech investors with over $100 million, opposing his support for AI regulation in his congressional campaign. Bores sponsors the bipartisan RAISE Act in New York, which would require large AI labs to impleme...
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Lawmakers Block Military's Right to Repair
Key right-to-repair provisions were removed from the 2026 defense bill, preventing service members from easily fixing equipment without manufacturer involvement. This removal followed intense lobbying by defense contractors, marking a victory for corporate interests over bipartisan-supported refo...
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Pentagon's Self-Repair Push Faces Defense Contractor Opposition
The Pentagon's push for military self-repair faces opposition from defense contractors, threatening bipartisan legislative provisions in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act that would grant troops the right to repair equipment. Currently, service members must wait for manufacturer-approve...
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California's Rental Fee Law Sparks ISP Backlash
A new California law effective January 1 allows tenants to decline bundled internet services in their leases without penalty, aiming to increase competition and fairness in the rental market. The legislation, supported by bipartisan lawmakers and smaller providers, does not ban bulk billing but e...
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US Budget Bill Passes: Key Tech Impacts Explained
The US budget bill, signed by President Trump, excludes a controversial provision that would have banned state-level AI regulations, following its removal by the Senate. Despite the omission, the bill (H.R. 1) contains significant provisions that could impact corporate strategies, compliance, and...
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Kids' Safety Bill Faces Major Cuts, Sparking Outrage
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) may undergo revisions that remove its central "duty of care" provision, which would require digital platforms to proactively prevent harm to minors online. Supporters argue the duty of care is essential for protecting children from online dangers, while opponents...
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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 tech groups. The bill mandates that leading AI firms establish safety protocols, disclose security assessments, and protect whistleblowers, focusing o...
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U.S. Senators Push Bill to Curb AI Chip Exports to China
The SAFE Chips Act of 2025 proposes to codify existing U.S. export restrictions on advanced AI chips for 30 months, preventing companies like Nvidia and AMD from selling their most powerful processors to China and other designated nations. The legislation defines restricted chips by mirroring cur...
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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, to address viewer complaints about loud commercials. The legislation, Bill 576, was inspired by personal stories of disrupted sleep and aims to protect f...
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Trump's Push to Penalize States with AI Regulations
The Trump administration's proposed executive order aims to create a uniform national AI regulatory standard to override state laws, arguing that conflicting regulations hinder innovation and burden developers. It would establish an AI Litigation Task Force to sue states with AI regulations deeme...
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Europe's Cookie Consent Chaos is Ending
The European Commission has proposed allowing users to centrally set cookie preferences in their web browsers, which websites must legally recognize to reduce repetitive pop-ups. As an interim measure, cookie prompts will be simplified to a single-click format and must remember user consent for a...
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GOP Pushes to Reinstate AI Development Moratorium
House Republicans are renewing efforts to establish a federal AI regulation standard to override state laws, potentially attaching it to the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act. Supporters, including former President Trump and tech industry groups, argue a single federal standard is need...
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Trump's Broadband Overhaul Puts $21B in State Grants at Risk
A legislative proposal threatens over $21 billion in state broadband grants by potentially requiring unspent funds from the BEAD program to be returned to the U.S. Treasury for deficit reduction, rather than used for other connectivity efforts. The Trump administration's revisions to the BEAD pro...
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Kids' Safety Bill Poison Pilled, Supporters Allege
A major House committee effort to create a federal child online safety framework by bundling 19 bills has stalled, facing criticism for weakening core provisions like the Kids Online Safety Act's (KOSA) "duty of care" mandate. The revised House version replaces the duty of care with a broad preem...
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California Bill Frees Renters from Landlord-ISP Monopolies
California has passed a bill allowing tenants to opt out of landlord-provided internet subscriptions, aiming to dismantle monopolistic practices and enhance consumer choice in multi-unit housing. Tenants can decline bulk-billing setups for services like internet and cellular, and if landlords fai...
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