The Crypto Industry Hails David Sacks, Its New ‘Czar’
Trump officials did not respond when asked to clarify whether the new position would be internal to the government, or whether Sacks would act as a “special government employee,” allowing….
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Top US Consumer Watchdog Has a Plan to Fight Predatory Data Brokers
The CFPB’s idea of using existing US law to regulate data brokers is not novel. In February 2023, a group of consumer-focused nonprofits urged Chopra to enforce the powers the….
“Record Time” For OSHA Heat Regulation — but Trump Can Kill It
Most regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration go unnoticed, but this one caught the public’s attention. As the Northern Hemisphere suffered through another hottest summer on record, OSHA….
The US Patent and Trademark Office Banned Staff From Using Generative AI
The US Patent and Trademark Office banned the use of generative artificial intelligence for any purpose last year, citing security concerns with the technology as well as the propensity of….
The Right to Repair Movement Will Keep On Fixin’
“The big question is, can we continue this pro competition populist movement?” Wiens says. “Can populism really infect and take over both parties? Because both parties have been very corporate….
Why the US Government Banned Investments in Some Chinese AI Startups
The more certain short-term impact is that US investors who are still interested in Chinese AI startups will have to do a whole lot more due diligence. The Treasury Department….
Meta Lobbyist Turned Regulator Says Europe’s Big Tech Rules Have Gone Too Far
According to Salla, Big Tech rules should be left to the new administration entering the White House. “Big Tech should be regulated by their home continent … That needs to….
‘A constant battle on what we can say’: Activists say they feel stifled by COP29 rules
Activists feel that only being able to protest within certain areas throughout the venue — when previous years have seen mass street marches in host cities — can be frustrating…..
Comelec to decide on removing regulation of private social media accounts
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc will decide this week on the removal of a provision regulating the social media accounts of private individuals as part….
Great Britain ‘lags behind’ Europe on betting ad regulation, says gambling charity | Gambling
Great Britain “lags behind” Europe on measures to restrict betting adverts, according to a report released days after official data showed a sharp increase in the number of children with….