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Tech Policy

Sam Altman Tried to Lobby Gavin Newsom Before Kids’ AI Chatbot Safety Bill Passed

The bill could set a nationwide standard for how chatbots interact with kids. But Newsom still needs to...

Tech Policy

Trump Administration Tells G20 Governments to Back Off From Regulating AI

The administration wants countries to sign the "Carolina Principles" and get off the AI industry's back.

Tech Policy

FTC Sues Amazon for Allegedly Duping Advertisers

Do you know how bad things have to be for Trump's FTC to come after you?

Tech Policy

Trump’s Unhinged Truth Social Posts Are at the Heart of ABC’s Lawsuit Against the FCC

"Government censorship is deeply un-American," ABC wrote in its lawsuit.

Tech Policy

Trump Administration May Include Open Models in Secretive AI Framework

The industry wanted to boost open models. Now the Trump administration wants to lend its seal of approval.

Tech Policy

New York City Council Opens Investigation Into Prediction Markets Over Predatory Marketing Practices

The council sent letters requesting information from Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan.

Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT and Roblox to Fall Under Strictest EU Rules

The designation exposes companies to tougher regulations and transparency requirements.

Tech Policy

Americans Just Crossed a Tipping Point on School Cellphone Bans

A Pew Research Center survey found that for the first time more Americans support than oppose all-day cellphone...

Artificial Intelligence

Weak AI Regulation Is Worse Than No Regulation, Researchers Claim

Game theory says the best AI safety regulation is strict and targets everyone in the supply chain, according...

Tech Policy

FCC Chairman Wants to Repeal a Key Rule That Would Fundamentally Change Broadcast News

Critics say it's illegal and will only benefit Trump-allied news orgs.