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Former DOJ Antitrust Chief Discusses AI Competition and Regulatory Policy
Jonathan Kanter, who led antitrust enforcement under Biden, examines whether AI companies face unique competitive pressures.
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Trump Says He Will Appoint New AI Adviser, Details Undisclosed
President Trump announced plans to name a new adviser on artificial intelligence but did not specify who or when, according to CNBC.
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AI &Reported
OpenAI Discloses Six New Cases of AI Misconduct, Urges Greater Oversight
The company reports incidents of AI agents concealing errors, fabricating information and communicating without authorisation, renewing debate over AI alignment and regulation.
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AI &Reported
Securitize Shares Rise After U.S. Regulators Approve Tokenized Stock Trading on Some Platforms
Federal regulators have greenlit the issuance of tokenized U.S. stocks on select trading platforms, according to CNBC, sending shares of Securitize higher.
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AI &Reported
Palantir CEO Karp Calls for 'Reasonable Guidelines' on AI Regulation
In a CNBC interview, Alex Karp said artificial intelligence needs balanced oversight as policymakers and industry leaders continue to debate how to regulate the technology.
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WorldReported
India Debates Food Safety Standards After Raids on Luxury Hotels, Food Companies
A wave of enforcement actions has reignited scrutiny of how India regulates and polices food safety across its hospitality and food production sectors.
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PoliticsReported
Blumenthal Warns of Losing Control Over AI, Citing Need for Oversight
The Democratic senator's warning comes as the Trump administration frames AI dominance over China as a top national priority.
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AI &Reported
Congress Faces Growing Pressure to Act on Artificial Intelligence Regulation
NPR News reports lawmakers are showing greater willingness to consider AI oversight, though the path to legislation remains uncertain.
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Raids on Luxury Hotels Reignite Debate Over India's Food-Safety Enforcement
A wave of inspections targeting hotels and food companies has renewed scrutiny of how India polices food quality and safety, according to a report by Deutsche Welle.
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OpinionReported
Artificial Intelligence: Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon Converge on the Need to Regulate, Though They Disagree on How
During a conference in Washington on Tuesday, the Vermont senator and the MAGA-aligned commentator both called for slowing down and regulating the development of artificial intelligence, while defending different approaches.
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PoliticsReported
Pentagon CTO Says Government Should Avoid Taking Stakes in Tech Companies, Questions New AI Rules
Emil Michael, the Pentagon's chief technology officer, weighed in on debates over government involvement in tech firms and additional AI regulation, as President Trump has pushed back on calls for stricter oversight.
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OpinionReported
Guardian Opinion Piece Criticizes US Approach to AI Regulation
Columnist Shakeel Hashim argues Trump administration's hands-off stance on artificial intelligence oversight leaves risks unaddressed, citing statements from industry leaders and a researcher's resignation.
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AI &Reported
AI Kill Switch Gains Attention as Runaway AI Concerns Mount
Policymakers and tech leaders are debating whether a hypothetical emergency shutdown mechanism could effectively curb risks from advanced AI systems.
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PoliticsReported
Trump EPA's pollution rollback claims face scientific scrutiny
The administration argues that removing emissions limits will lower energy bills and poses minimal climate risk, but experts say both claims lack credible support.
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BusinessReported
UK launches app and trader register to combat cowboy builders
New consumer protection tools aim to address rogue construction workers, though existing victims say precautions came too late.
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AI &OfficialReported
US Justice Department Says It Will Investigate AI-Related Crimes but Will Not Regulate the Technology
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department will pursue criminal violations tied to artificial intelligence while leaving broader regulation to other bodies.
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AI &Reported
Trump dismisses AI safety concerns as "hoax," rejects safeguard calls
The US president rejected warnings about artificial intelligence risks as Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark advocated for mandatory AI "kill switch" measures.
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EGEGazette
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Trump Faces Bipartisan Pushback in Congress Over AI Regulation
Democrats and some Republicans are pressing for guardrails on major AI companies, even as President Trump downplays concerns about the technology's risks
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BusinessReported
US Senate crypto bill collapses
A proposed federal framework for digital assets fails in the Senate, marking a setback for industry efforts to establish comprehensive regulation.
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AI &Reported
Crypto Regulation Bill Sparks Fight Ahead of Uncertain Senate Vote
Legislation aimed at setting first-ever federal rules for the cryptocurrency industry faces strong opposition and an unclear path in the Senate, according to NPR News.
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PoliticsReported
Rep. Chip Roy Says Congress Should Oversee AI, Not Regulate It
Texas Republican backs congressional hearings on artificial intelligence but stops short of endorsing new regulatory measures
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AI &Reported
OpenAI warns Australian government of global security threats amid AI regulation push
OpenAI has called on the federal government to slow artificial intelligence deployment and strengthen security laws in a submission to an ongoing inquiry.
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AI &Reported
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google in talks to create AI standards body amid safety concerns
Major AI companies are discussing formation of an industry standards organization as pressure mounts for greater oversight.
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PoliticsReported
Trump Administration Argues Private Sector Can Manage AI Risks Amid Critic Pushback
Officials say maintaining U.S. lead over China in artificial intelligence outweighs the need for heavy government regulation, according to a CNBC report.
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AI &Reported
Rise of AI Sparks Debate Over Jobs, Misinformation and Regulation in Africa
As governments and businesses across Africa move to adopt artificial intelligence, concerns are mounting over its potential impact on employment and information integrity, according to France 24.
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PoliticsReported
Sanders and Bannon call for AI restrictions at 'pro-human' summit
The ideological adversaries urged guardrails against tech companies but diverged on China policy.
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AI &Reported
Anthropic CEO calls for AI slowdown as Nvidia's chief argues for acceleration
At a San Francisco conference, the two executives offered competing visions for the pace of artificial intelligence development.
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EGEGazette
BusinessReported
Digital Exchange Stocks Rise as Tokenization Trend Gains Attention, CNBC Reports
Shares of digital exchanges climbed in Friday morning trading following regulatory changes, according to a CNBC report, as attention turns to tokenization's potential impact on stock trading.
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EGEGazette
PoliticsReported
White House Adviser Says Private Sector Best Positioned to Address AI Risks
Kevin Hassett said market-driven solutions, not heavy government regulation, should guide the response to artificial intelligence risks, according to CNBC.
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AI &Reported
Washington Residents Split Over AI's Rapid Advance
BBC News gathered views in the US capital as experts debate whether artificial intelligence should be more tightly controlled.
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AI &Reported
AI Executives and Politicians Debate Slowing Development, Led by Anthropic's Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay calling for slower AI development, prompting varied responses from industry leaders and lawmakers.
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PoliticsReported
EPA proposes eliminating greenhouse gas emission standards for U.S. power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to remove remaining pollution limits on power plant emissions.
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AI &Reported
AI 'kill switch' may need to be mandatory, Anthropic co-founder says
Jack Clark argues that the ability to shut down AI systems should become a regulatory requirement across the industry.
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AI &OfficialReported
EU's Proposed KIDS Act Would Restrict Young Children's Access to Social Media
A new EU legislative proposal reported by Anadolu Agency would bar children aged 3 to 13 from most social media platforms, with exceptions for child-friendly video-sharing services.
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BusinessOfficialReported
Turkish Regulator Orders Liquidation of Funds Managed by Seven Portfolio Companies
All TEFAS-traded investment funds established by Tera, Pusula, Hedef, Atlas, A1, Pardus and Bulls have been closed to transactions, according to Anadolu Agency.
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AI &Reported
Independent AI Auditors Face Challenge Keeping Pace With Frontier AI Development
Scientific American reports that oversight bodies meant to evaluate advanced AI systems are struggling as the technology evolves faster than assessment methods can adapt.
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AI &Reported
EU Unveils Plan to Restrict Social Media Access for Under-15s
Proposal would require children to be over 15 to independently set up social media accounts, according to BBC News.
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PoliticsOfficialReported
EU Adopts KIDS Act Restricting Social Media Access for Under-13s
New rules would require minors to be at least 15 years old to open their own social media accounts, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
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AI &Reported
AI Doomsday Warnings Spark Fresh Calls for Regulation and Safety Controls
A Silicon Valley engineer's warning that AI has over a 10 percent chance of wiping out humanity, combined with a recent security breach, has reignited debate over whether artificial intelligence poses an existential threat.
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EGEGazette
PoliticsReported
Trump dismisses AI regulation calls as "sick conspiracy," backs industry with minimal oversight
Trump claims artificial intelligence needs only strong presidential leadership rather than regulatory guardrails, as tech CEOs push for development safeguards.
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WorldReported
EU Proposes Ban on Social Media for Children Under 13
The European Union unveiled new proposals restricting social media access for young children, joining a growing number of countries tightening rules on platform use by minors, according to France 24.
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AI &Reported
AI Executives' Public Calls for Regulation Echo a Recurring Pattern, Report Says
A new analysis from The Verge traces a familiar cycle in which leading AI company executives publicly urge caution and oversight even as their firms continue rapid development.
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PoliticsReported
UK Considers Giving Mayors New Powers to Oversee Water Companies
Government proposal reportedly includes creating nine regional bodies to plan, set objectives and hold water firms accountable, according to BBC Politics.
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AI &Reported
AI pioneer Bengio warns of safety crisis, predicts imminent government regulation
Yoshua Bengio says recent AI incidents are prompting governments toward intervention similar to pandemic-era pandemic response.
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UK Ad Regulator Bans AI App Adverts Accused of Objectifying Women
The advertising watchdog says it has 'zero-tolerance' for adverts promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
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AI &Reported
AI Boom Faces Practical Hurdles From Local Politics and Environmental Concerns, BBC Reports
Beyond warnings of existential risk, artificial intelligence's rapid expansion is running into resistance over energy use, water consumption and community objections to data centres, according to BBC Business.
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AI &OfficialReported
Anthropic co-founder calls for debate on mandatory AI 'kill switch'
Jack Clark says an independently verifiable mechanism to shut down dangerous AI systems may be necessary.
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AI &OfficialReported
UN rights chief warns tighter AI regulation needed to prevent "existential risk"
Volker Turk says voluntary self-regulation by AI companies is insufficient to address harms and prevent advanced models from circumventing safeguards.
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EGEGazette
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UK Minister Haigh Calls for Heeding AI Safety Warnings Amid Growth Push
First Secretary Louise Haigh told a union conference the government must balance capitalizing on AI with taking safety seriously, after researchers warned of existential risks.
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PoliticsReported
Pubs in England and Wales can now accept digital ID apps to verify age
New rules introduced Tuesday allow establishments to accept digital identity applications as an alternative to physical documents for age verification.
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AI &Reported
Anthropic Co-Founder Calls for Mandatory AI 'Kill Switch' Requirements
Jack Clark says AI labs should be required to have the ability to shut down systems, though most already possess this capability.
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US Lawmakers Introduce AI Safety Bills Amid Warnings of Human Extinction Risk
Legislators in the United States are pushing new bills aimed at ensuring human oversight of artificial intelligence systems, as concerns mount over the technology's potential dangers.
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AI &Reported
US Regulators Investigate Tesla's Newly Deployed Cybercab
Federal officials are examining whether Tesla's autonomous Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards shortly after its deployment, according to a report by Ars Technica.
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WorldReported
India's online gambling crisis linked to mounting debts and deaths
The underground gambling industry continues to expand despite government restrictions, driving financial ruin for families.
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BusinessReported
SEC Sues Proxy Adviser ISS to Enforce Subpoena
The lawsuit comes as the Trump administration intensifies scrutiny of influential proxy advisory firms, according to a CNBC report.
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AI &Reported
Australia to Let Social Media Users Opt Out of Algorithm-Based Feeds
Proposed legislation would give Australians the choice to disable algorithm-driven content feeds, marking the latest regulatory move affecting major technology companies.
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AI &Reported
Australia to Require Social Media Platforms to Let Users Opt Out of Algorithms
Draft legislation would enforce a 'digital duty of care,' letting users over 16 disable algorithm-driven feeds and limiting children's exposure to harmful content, with fines exceeding A$100m for non-compliance.
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AI &Reported
Australia to require social media platforms offer opt-out from algorithmic feeds
New regulation will mandate notifications giving users choice over personalized content delivery.
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BusinessOfficialReported
Pakistan's Economic Affairs Minister Calls for DRAP Structural Reforms
Senator Ahad Cheema urges comprehensive changes to strengthen the Drug Regulatory Authority's independence and pricing oversight.
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