Topic: state regulations
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Ignition Interlock Hack Prevents Car Starts
Ignition interlock devices are court-ordered breathalyzers installed in vehicles to prevent operation if the driver's breath alcohol concentration is above a legal limit, often enhanced with GPS and photo verification. The system requires a pre-start breath test and random retests during a drive,...
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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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Senators Warn Regulator: Don't Interfere in Prediction Market Lawsuits
A group of 23 Democratic senators has urged the CFTC not to intervene in state lawsuits against prediction markets, arguing these platforms should be treated as illegal gambling under state, not federal, jurisdiction. The conflict centers on a clash between the CFTC, which asserts exclusive feder...
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DeleteMe Review: Does It Actually Remove Your Info From the Internet?
Data removal services like DeleteMe and Incogni contact data brokers to remove personal information, reducing unwanted marketing and cleaning up search results, though they can't guarantee total privacy. U.S. data broker regulation is a legal gray area with no comprehensive federal law, so protec...
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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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Electric Bike Repair Challenges in 2026
A surge of high-powered, unregulated electric vehicles, often exceeding legal e-bike speed limits, is creating a dangerous and complex repair environment for bike shop mechanics. Many shops now require a UL 2849 safety certification for service, a policy driven by severe technician injuries and s...
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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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Georgia Accuses Elon Musk PAC of Election Law Violation
The Georgia State Election Board reprimanded a PAC linked to Elon Musk for sending absentee ballot applications pre-filled with voter information to residents in several counties, which violates state law. The board also cited the PAC for failing to include a legally required disclaimer on the ma...
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