#regulation

#regulation

Advancements are being driven by profit motives rather than a vision for public good.

George McGee, a Tesla driver involved in a fatal accident, expressed regret for trusting the Autopilot technology, stating, 'I trusted the technology too much. I believed that if the car saw something in front of it, it would provide a warning and apply the brakes.' His admission emphasizes the potential risks associated with over-relying on autonomous driving features.

Regulation was acting like a boot on the neck of business, choking off enterprise and innovation. Cutting red tape would have a ripple effect on the whole economy.

Market-driven forces, like preventing reputational damage stemming from unassessed and underperforming systems and increasing customer trust, may provide a 'competitive advantage' incentive for companies to voluntarily adopt assurance.

California's small businesses face immense challenges, particularly from trial attorneys exploiting the Americans With Disabilities Act. These legal ambushes often target technical infractions with no ill intent.

The tax hike on alcohol from 65% to 90% by 2031 aims to curb harmful consumption habits and address rising alcohol consumption rates in Vietnam.

"We don't really have any limitations on noise, or the number of drones that can fly in effectively open air space, and we don't have a lower limit that drones can fly at."

The court found that the FTC under former Democratic Chair Lina Khan erred so gravely in its roll-out of the rule that it needs to be thrown out altogether.

Evaluating AI systems remains a challenge today, with no established framework to ensure the outputs are accurate, ethical, and transparent.

Apple's recently introduced tiered service scheme in Europe, mandated by regulators, allows developers to opt out of certain services, reflecting difficulties between Apple and regulatory bodies.

A delay in rolling out a tax on vapes has been announced, which was promised in last year's budget; the Revenue Commissioners are being blamed for this setback.

The U.S. Department of Justice is pursuing a potential breakup of Google's advertising technology business, alleging it holds an unlawful monopoly over the digital advertising supply chain.

Even though the UK government has not announced any plan to revise its laws in light of this recommendation, the HFEA's announcement could have global ramifications.

The product, advertised as a natural sleep aid for children, has raised serious safety concerns because it allegedly contains significant levels of melatonin, a prescription-only drug.

"DeepSeek has not been able to provide my agency with convincing evidence that German users' data is protected in China to a level equivalent to that in the European Union."

A proposed new licensing system for London's pedicabs aims to address issues like unregulated fares, unsafe drivers, and noise pollution, potentially implementing changes by next summer.

The consultation revealed overwhelming support for regulating pedicabs, a form of unregulated public transport in London, with calls for safety measures and standards.

Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. felt lonely at least once a week, according to a 2024 poll from the American Psychiatric Association.

According to an analysis by EFF and PRC, many data brokers have failed to register in various states, which may indicate potential legal violations.

The unemployment rate for recent college graduates was 5.8%, the highest recorded, coinciding with predictions of AI potentially eliminating half of entry-level jobs.

Tesla's recent launch of its robotaxi service in Austin revealed troubling malfunctions, prompting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to investigate the autonomous vehicle's safety.