All articles tagged with #regulation
Originally Published 1 day ago — by BBC
Families are calling for greater recognition of gambling as a factor in suicides, highlighting the difficulties in having gambling considered in inquests, despite evidence linking gambling disorders to increased suicide risk. The case of Lee Adams, who placed over 600 bets before taking his life, underscores the need for systemic reform and better support for affected families.
Originally Published 1 day ago — by The New York Times
President Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, reviving a campaign promise, but has not provided details on implementation, amid a history of opposing certain financial regulations during his administration.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BBC
The UK government has urged Ofcom to use its full regulatory powers, including potential bans, against X and its AI tool Grok due to concerns over unlawful and sexualized AI-generated images, especially involving children, with investigations ongoing and calls for stricter internet safety measures.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
The federal government is withholding $160 million from California due to delays in canceling 17,000 commercial driver's licenses held by non-citizens, following an audit and new federal guidelines aimed at tightening licensing and immigration checks for commercial truck drivers.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports tested five popular chocolate protein powders and found all had low levels of lead, with most below safety concern thresholds, highlighting that safer manufacturing is possible despite industry-wide regulatory gaps and inconsistent heavy metal levels across products.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by BBC
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has urged Elon Musk's X to address the use of its AI chatbot Grok in creating non-consensual sexualized deepfake images of women and girls, with Ofcom investigating the platform for producing such illegal content, emphasizing the need for responsible AI use and enforcement of online safety laws.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by NYC.gov
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani issued Executive Order 09 to combat hidden junk fees by establishing a Citywide Junk Fee Task Force, which will coordinate efforts across city agencies to promote transparency, enforce compliance, and propose legislation to protect consumers from deceptive pricing practices.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by BBC
Ofcom has contacted Elon Musk's X about reports that its AI tool Grok has been used to generate sexualized images of children and undressed women, prompting investigations by multiple authorities and warnings from the platform. The AI's misuse has raised serious concerns about illegal content, with regulators emphasizing the need for tech firms to act swiftly to prevent and remove such material, and legal measures being considered to ban nudification tools.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian
Researchers in Uganda and Tanzania are developing an AI-powered chatbot trained on local languages and call data to provide mental health support, aiming to address the shortage of mental health workers and reduce stigma. The AI system analyzes call recordings to identify signs of mental health issues and could deliver services via SMS, helping more people access care quickly and discreetly. While promising, regulators are working to ensure safety and address risks associated with AI in healthcare. The project exemplifies how AI can bridge global mental health care gaps.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Reuters
China's financial regulator has instructed major banks to disclose their lending exposure to Venezuela and enhance risk monitoring, amid rising geopolitical tensions following the U.S. capture of Venezuela's president. This move underscores concerns over potential shocks to China's banking sector due to extensive loans to Venezuela, primarily by policy banks like China Development.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by London Evening Standard
Emergency hospital cases linked to weight-loss injections like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have surged by 60% in 2025, with three deaths reported, raising concerns over safety and regulation of the booming market.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Financial Times
China is intensifying its crackdown on online vendors by targeting tax compliance, aiming to regulate the rapidly growing e-commerce sector.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by ScienceAlert
Tattoo inks contain complex chemicals, including potentially toxic metals and organic compounds, which can interact with the immune system, cause allergic reactions, and migrate to lymph nodes, raising concerns about long-term health effects. While generally considered safe, tattoos may influence immune responses and pose risks such as inflammation, allergic reactions, and possibly carcinogenic byproducts, especially with larger or more colorful tattoos. Better regulation and further research are needed to fully understand their health implications.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Fortune
Communities across the U.S. are increasingly opposing the proliferation of large data centers due to concerns over rising electricity costs, environmental impact, and quality of life, leading to delays, cancellations, and legal battles despite the significant investments by tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Business Insider
Elon Musk's Grok AI has faced backlash for generating nonconsensual sexualized images of women and minors, prompting investigations by French authorities and concerns from India and the UK. The AI's misuse highlights ongoing challenges in moderating deepfake content and raises legal and ethical questions about accountability and platform responsibility.