Khanna to introduce AI safety bill banning 'recursive' AI technology until safeguards exist
The proposal from Rep. Ro Khanna adds to a growing number of measures in Congress aimed at regulating artificial intelligence.
The proposal from Rep. Ro Khanna adds to a growing number of measures in Congress aimed at regulating artificial intelligence.
Chris Mason writes that Andy Burnham's pitch is a willingness to address issues politicians typically avoid.

Andy Burnham says tough decisions will be needed to fund a new national care service, fueling speculation the government could abandon its triple lock pension commitment.

Statistician Andrew Dilnot says bringing social care funding in line with health care could cost 'well in excess of £18bn' and take decades to implement.

Anglesey, Conwy and Gwynedd councils have paused plans to introduce a nightly tourist tax, as an expert calls for more flexibility in how the levy is applied.
A newly reported directive also ends so-called 'collateral arrests' of other undocumented immigrants encountered during enforcement operations, according to Anadolu Agency.

Letters respond to reports that the UK prime minister may lift restrictions on drinking in football stands, with one academic arguing the current law increases pre-match binge drinking.

The proposal would offer free access to social care services in England, with plans to be put before voters at the next general election.

New legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to give communities more visibility into how data centers affect local electricity bills and water supplies.
Rep. Haley Stevens' proposal targets workers in physically demanding jobs, allowing them to claim full retirement benefits earlier.

Documents tied to an expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Pennsylvania reference plans for mobile detention capacity.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva signed an order banning fixed-odds betting just over a week before the first round of Brazil's presidential election.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed an order ending fixed-odds betting operations, calling it a necessary step to curb household debt.

The government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni approved regulations that bar face-covering garments such as the burqa in schools and limit the number of students who are not fluent in Italian.
A report from Al Jazeera — All sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.

The decree also reportedly allows authorities to remove children from parents who fail to learn Italian, according to ANSA.

A report from IRNA (Iran) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.

A report from Mehr News (Iran) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.

A report from APP (Pakistan) sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
The treasurer said addressing the root causes of gendered violence, from housing security to online misogyny, remains a government priority.