Topic: regulatory reform
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US Launches Nuclear Energy Renaissance to Power the Future
The U.S. is revitalizing its nuclear energy sector to enhance energy independence and combat climate change through streamlined regulations and new technology development. Ambitious goals include quadrupling nuclear energy production by 2050, supported by advanced reactor designs and significant ...
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FCC to Scrap ISP Fee Disclosure Rule Amid Rising Costs
The FCC is proposing to eliminate a rule requiring ISPs to itemize recurring monthly fees on broadband labels, arguing that detailed breakdowns can overwhelm customers. This rule, implemented in April 2024, was intended to prevent misleading low advertised prices by ensuring transparency about ad...
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AI Monitors Prison Calls to Predict Planned Crimes
A new AI system is being used to monitor prison phone calls for potential criminal activity, sparking debate over privacy and predictive policing, with recent FCC rules allowing its funding through fees charged to inmates and their families. The FCC reversed earlier 2024 reforms that had banned b...
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'Clinical-Grade AI': The Meaningless Buzzword Exposed
The term "clinical-grade AI" is a marketing buzzword with no regulatory definition, used by companies like Lyra Health to imply medical authority without actual oversight or accountability. Experts confirm that such ambiguous language allows companies to avoid FDA regulation and the need for rigo...
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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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