Regulation
Net neutrality was back, until it wasn’t
Net neutrality was back, until it wasn’t The fight for net neutrality has been ongoing for over 15 years, with federal rules being passed and blocked multiple times. In 2010, the FCC passed the Open Internet Order under President Obama, prohibiting ISPs from blocking or throttling lawful internet traffic. However, a court blocked this rule […]
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Meet the new tech laws of 2026
Meet the new tech laws of 2026 As of January 1st, 2026, new tech laws will take effect in various US states, including Colorado, California, and Washington. These laws cover a range of topics, including AI system transparency, social media regulations, and the right to repair electronics. A last-minute court ruling has delayed the implementation […]
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People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views Large language models are increasingly used to write news summaries, headlines, and content that can shape public perception, but their influence on opinion formation has been overlooked in the debate over AI bias. Studies have shown that large language models exhibit communication […]
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How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs
How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs Binance, a major cryptocurrency platform, has been accused of willfully ignoring anti-money-laundering controls, allowing U.S.-designated terrorist entities to launder $1 billion in cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is being used by rogue nations such as North Korea, Iran, and Russia to fund and purchase […]
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What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation
What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 11, 2025, aiming to supersede state-level AI regulations that the administration views as a hindrance to innovation in AI. The executive order calls for the creation of an AI litigation task force to […]
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Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years Health insurance premiums in the US have increased nearly three times the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years, making it difficult for patients and employers to afford healthcare. The main driver of these premium increases is […]
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Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?
Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay? As data centers continue to grow in number and electricity demand, utilities face challenges in determining who should pay for the costs associated with generating and serving these large load centers. The uncertainty surrounding data center electricity demand […]
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Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims
Meta had a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking, former safety leader claims Meta allegedly has a 17-strike policy for sex trafficking on its platform, giving accounts 16 chances to engage in human trafficking before suspension. The company’s former head of safety and wellbeing, Vaishnavi Jayakumar, claims that this policy is unusually high compared to the […]
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Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward
Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward Colorado has delayed the enactment of its comprehensive AI legislation to June 2026, citing pressure from the tech industry and concerns over implementation costs. The state’s AI Act was the first of its kind in the US, aiming to govern […]
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What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients
What’s a ‘black box’ warning? A pharmacologist explains how these labels protect patients A “black box” warning on a health product is a tool for alerting pharmacists and clinicians that the medication may have serious risks, which they must communicate to consumers. Black box warnings are required by law and appear on product package inserts, […]
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