Topic: state regulations
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AI Moratorium Sparks Bipartisan Opposition
There is a surprising bipartisan opposition at the state level to a proposed federal moratorium on new AI regulations, as state leaders from both parties defend their local policy efforts. This opposition has created unusual political alliances, uniting far-right and far-left state legislators, w...
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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 speech and privacy despite the goal of protecting minors. Government agencies are increasingly monitoring and pursuing individuals based on social media content...
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OpenAI President Emerges as Major Trump Donor
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife contributed $25 million to a pro-Trump super PAC, exemplifying major tech figures financially aligning with the administration. The Trump administration promotes policies favorable to the AI industry, such as limiting state-level regulations, which tec...
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Trump Admin Pushes States to Exempt ISPs From Net Neutrality Rules
The federal administration is withholding BEAD program funds from states that enforce net neutrality or broadband price regulations, requiring providers to be exempt from these rules across their entire service area. This policy is based on the interpretation that net neutrality constitutes rate ...
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FTC Probes OpenAI, Meta Over AI Safety for Kids
The FTC is investigating seven major tech firms to assess how their AI companion tools impact the safety and well-being of children and teenagers. Concerns include inadequate risk assessments, insufficient safeguards, and incidents where AI chatbots have allegedly encouraged harmful behavior amon...
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Ted Cruz Bill Proposes 10-Year AI Moratorium for Big Tech
Senator Ted Cruz has proposed the SANDBOX Act, which would allow AI companies to seek temporary exemptions from federal regulations to test new systems, provided they disclose risks and propose mitigation strategies. The proposal has sparked debate, with critics warning it could concentrate power...
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Tesla Tests Driverless Robotaxis in Austin
Tesla has advanced to testing fully driverless vehicles in Austin, Texas, removing human safety monitors as it works toward a commercial robotaxi service to compete with companies like Waymo. The driverless testing has drawn regulatory and public attention, with reported crashes and social media ...
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