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Solar energy production overtakes coal despite regulation changes: Report
The sun now generates more electricity for U.S. consumers than coal, despite President Donald Trump’s penchant for carbon-heavy power. Solar power rose to become the third largest …
The future of AI regulation is courting the strangest, most anxious bedfellows
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The government has no business in AI
People worry about the ways artificial intelligence will change jobs, education, creativity, and daily lives, according to polling. But they harbor skepticism about the ability of …
Bureaucrats in the Way
Is your business "needed"?…
‘Free of the shackles’: Michael Grade’s GB News defence raises concerns over relaxing of Ofcom rules
Former figures at regulator voice disquiet after series of provocative interviews by recently departed chair Regulators are not generally known for courting controversy. When the d…
eSafety commissioner admits hesitancy about social media ban
eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has admitted she was "not really keen" on the government's under-16s social media ban.…
What's in the Trump administration's "tsunami" of gun deregulation
The Trump administration is undertaking the broadest firearm deregulation in years, a sweeping rollback that would let Americans ship handguns in the mail, gut Biden-era background…
Strata reform failure leaves apartment owners at the mercy of predators
The Allan government’s weak-kneed response to a damning review of the strata sector kicks crucial consumer protections into the long grass.…
Hong Kong authorities prosecute grocery shop over video of rats on exposed meat
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department takes action against branch of Qiandama in Kwun Tong after rats seen roaming over and feeding on exposed pig carcasses.…
Police raid open-concept massage parlours, 5 arrested for allegedly offering sexual services
The police raids took place ahead of new rules coming into effect in the second half of the year, when open-concept massage operators will have to be licensed.…
Delhi hotel fire: Licence renewal plea was filed as fire raged
Owner files licence renewal plea amid ongoing fire rescue operations at Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi.…
Climate Change Superstition Still Rules California
At the end of May, the California Air Resources Board extended the “Cap-and-Invest” program through 2045, with changes that allegedly provide a “long-term signal for the market.” C…
China cracks down on violence and misogyny in viral micro dramas
Micro dramas have surged in popularity, but drawn criticism for often sensationalist content.…
For victims of Delhi blaze, hopes of healing turned into grief
According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and Delhi Police, at least 12 foreign nationals had been killed. This included three of a family from Kyrgyzstan. | India News…
SPF 'confusion' as sunscreens under investigation not recalled
Most of the sunscreens that failed to meet their SPF label claims, according to independent testing, are still under investigation by the regulator one year later.…
AI leaders call for tougher protections against AI-aided bioweapons
Some of the AI industry's biggest rivals have put their many, many grievances aside for a common cause: making it harder for people to use their technology to develop biological we…
The Pattern Day Trading Rule Is Dead
FINRA scraps the $25K pattern day trader rule, reshaping day trading and 0DTE options.…
NERC approves special compensation for Band A customers affected by power shortfalls
Nigeria’s electricity regulator has approved a special compensation framework for eligible Band A customers affected by prolonged generation shortfalls between February and March 2…
Amazon engineers in Seattle slam employer for building AI data centers while laying off 30,000 staffers
Amazon engineers called out their employer for conducting mass layoffs while it commits to spending $200 billion this year on AI infrastructure.…
Dodgy licences, unauthorised expansion among violations to surface after Delhi fire
Together, these violations created conditions that turned a fire into one of Delhi’s deadliest fire disasters in recent years. | India News…
PFAS: Six months after France bans 'forever chemicals,' the law is still not enforced
The Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) is unable to carry out large-scale inspections to determine whether manufacturers are co…
Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that's set t…
CBN approves conversion of Abbey Mortgage Bank to regional commercial bank
“In addition, pursuant to he resolution of shareholders at the extra-ordinary general meeting of the bank held on Friday, 24th January 2025, the name of the bank has been changed f…
Bitcoin ATMs: The Canary in the Coal Mine
State regulators have begun quietly implementing regulations to ban or overburden Bitcoin ATM operators.…
Our CTO Built an AI Gateway Processing $2.8B. It Took Me 8 Months to Prove It Would Approve Illegal Loans. Then the Regulators Called.
A story about formal verification and adversarial testing. About systems that are mathematically...…
Amazon Employees Show Up to City Council Meeting to Demand Limits on Data Centers
Activists say it’s the first time big tech employees have publicly called for regulations governing data center projects.…
Sticky tires are dirtier than they look
California's proposed replacement-tire rules are aimed at reducing rolling resistance, which is exactly the boring technical phrase that matters here. A tire that takes more energy…
U.S. FDA issues VAI classification to Granules arm Virginia facility
U.S. FDA classifies Granules Pharmaceuticals' Virginia facility with VAI status, indicating found issues but no immediate regulatory action.…
Trump's Executive Order on AI Risks Gives AI Companies a Free Pass
The order, intended to review artificial intelligence models that could pose risks to the US, is strictly voluntary.…
What does the UK watchdog’s new Google AI results rule mean for publishers?
Giving publishers power to block their content from being used in AI summaries will have global ramifications…
Self-regulation can curb students' overconfidence in AI
Federal Reserve supervision report signals friendlier banking environment for crypto
The Federal Reserve's December 2025 Supervision and Regulation Report reveals a well-capitalized banking system and a friendlier regulatory stance toward…
OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals
WASHINGTON, June 3 : OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain U.S. government approval before releasing new models to the public during his v…
Experts warn of ‘potentially harmful’ beauty products sold on major online marketplaces
UV nail gel, skin lighteners and Kambo skin cream are three products highlighted as key concerns by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute…
This Social Worker Wants To Help Kids With Special Needs. Louisiana Won't Let Her.
The state requires that people prove certain businesses are needed. How to do that is another question entirely.…
Resource consumption of AI: The insatiable industry and its costs
Artificial intelligence does not simply fall from the sky. Its development, hardware production and everyday operation consume vast amounts of electricity, water and other resource…
Publishers will be able to opt out of AI Search, thanks to new regulation
U.K. regulators are requiring Google offer a tool allowing website publishers to opt-out of generative AI search features. The option will be tested in the U.K. then rolled out glo…
U.S. FDA issues warning letter to Zydus Lifesciences’ Baddi formulation unit
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has issued a warning letter to Zydus Lifesciences relating to the company’s formulation manufacturing facility in Baddi, Himachal P…
Japan is considering stronger age restrictions for social media use — but public response to the move hasn't been as positive as hoped
The country’s communications ministry has proposed new restrictions…
Update on Congress.gov “H.R.3633 - Digital Asset Market Clarity Act”. It’s interesting that the market feels the most uncertain right before a big regulation move.
Kalshi alerts regulators to suspicious trading by George Santos over State of the Union contract
Federal regulators are investigating George Santos for allegedly betting against his own State of the Union attendance on Kalshi, which flagged and froze…
Every single bank will soon need to hold digital assets, says Zodia CEO Julian Sawyer
Sawyer confirmed that Standard Chartered’s full acquisition of the firm is on track to target a signing at the end of June and complete by the end of August.…
US Treasury Secretary Bessent meets with LLM labs in San Francisco
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with LLM leaders in San Francisco, underscoring the need for regulation amid AI's growing cyber role.…
After fierce debate, Trump opts for federal controls in AI development
The new executive order triggers government intervention to protect the public.…
UK regulator mandates that Google should let publishers opt out of AI search
The UK regulator is protecting publications from being penalised for opting out of AI summaries and search results.…
Brazil Banned Addictive Design. The Crucial Regulatory Choices Are Still Ahead
Victor Oliveira Fernandes discusses Brazil’s ambitious new regulatory framework for addictive design and the challenges of enforcing it.…
Shein hit with new €22 million fines by French fraud authorities
The Chinese platform said it will appeal the decision. It is the second time the French authorities have fined it.…
George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, source says
Former congressman boasted about going to Trump’s State of the Union address in February, then allegedly bet against his appearance…
Citation, please! UK regulator slaps Google with new publishing rules for search
Action follows Chocolate Factory's changes to AI search results…
Trump strikes compromise over AI regulation to satisfy tech giants and MAGA base
The new executive order gives the US federal government 30 days to evaluate new AI models before they are released to the market. Trump's supporters had asked him to regulate the s…
Prediction markets: Odds are Washington claims supremacy
Minnesota just passed the nation’s first outright ban, classing prediction markets as gambling and putting them under the state’s usual authority.…
Ovo Energy to pay more than £10m over prepayment meter monitoring failings
Regulator finds inadequate monitoring by firm could have exposed vulnerable customers ‘to clear risk of harm’ Ovo Energy has agreed to pay more than £10m after the energy regulator…
How to add EU AI Act disclosure to your SaaS UI (with code)
If your SaaS uses AI and serves EU customers, Article 50 of the EU AI Act requires you to tell users...…
Banks' survey says people don't want to rock the boat if stablecoin yield risks lending
The American Bankers Association, which lobbies against the crypto sector over the Clarity Act's stablecoin section, unveiled its new polling.…
In the Wake of Georgia’s Blue Wave, Alabama Changed Its Utility Regulation Elections. This Black Democrat Is Suing.
No Black Alabamian has ever served on the state’s Public Service Commission. Sheila McNeil has a plan to change that, and she’s taking Alabama to court.…
原子力規制委 原発のテロ対策施設の設置期限延長案を了承
【NHK】原子力規制委員会は、電力会社が一定の期限までに設置しないと原子力発電所を運転できなくなるテロ対策施設について、事実上設置期限を延長する規則の改正案を了承しました。施設の完成が期限に間に合わず運転を停止…
UK media websites given power to block Google using their articles in AI search
Watchdog makes ruling on search summaries after publishers complain about drop in click-through traffic and revenue Business live – latest updates Online publishers and news organi…
Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the …
Trump's AI Safety Order Is a Voluntary Form You Don't Have to Fill Out
Trump signed a new AI executive order on June 2 asking companies to voluntarily submit frontier models for government review. They can say no.…
Fire accidents since Independence – A timeline
From The Hindu’s archives: a timeline of major fire accidents in India, highlighting tragic incidents and the need for improved safety measures. The recent Delhi children’s hospita…