All articles tagged with #self regulation
Focus apps, which use gamification and psychological principles to enhance concentration, are popular but lack strong scientific evidence for improving productivity. They may help by providing incentives and promoting commitment, but ultimately, addressing underlying self-regulation issues and mindful habits are key to sustained focus.
People who eat dinner after 9 p.m. often do so due to their biological and social rhythms, not laziness, with traits like being night-owls, prioritizing deep work and social connections, and adapting to cultural norms. Recognizing these patterns can lead to more compassionate and effective approaches to late-night eating, emphasizing alignment with one's natural clock and environment.
Aliza Pressman, a developmental psychologist, suggests three parenting mantras to help raise resilient kids: "More often than not, I'm the parent my child needs," "I'm not being chased by a bear," and "All feelings are welcome, all behaviors are not." These mantras encourage parents to practice patience and forgiveness with themselves, remember that not everything is an emergency, and prioritize self-regulation. Pressman emphasizes the importance of demonstrating to kids how to handle stressful situations and mistakes, while also acknowledging that it's okay to not always get it right as a parent.
India has proposed a new draft broadcasting law that will regulate the sector and also apply to streaming giants like Netflix, Disney, and Amazon. The law calls for the formation of individual content evaluation committees and aims to establish robust self-regulation. The government will have the power to define the committees' size, quorum, and operational details, and only shows certified by these committees will be allowed to be broadcast. The proposal has raised concerns about censorship and government control over content. The law will also provide powers to regulate online creators and news media platforms.
US Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce, also known as "Crypto Mom," argues that cryptocurrency laws in the United States should not assume that every use of crypto is financial. She believes that the regulatory framework should be reserved and flexible enough to accommodate new uses of crypto and blockchain technology. Peirce emphasizes the importance of protecting investors but also allowing individuals to invest their own money as they choose. She advocates for self-regulation within the crypto industry and criticizes the SEC's current approach, calling for a rethinking of how innovation is approached.
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai committed to an "AI Pact" and discussed disinformation around elections and the Russian war in Ukraine in meetings with top European Union officials. Pichai said that Alphabet-owned Google would collaborate with other companies on self-regulation to ensure that AI products and services are developed responsibly. The European Parliament earlier this month greenlit a groundbreaking package of rules for AI, including provisions to ensure the training data for tools such as ChatGPT doesn't violate copyright laws.
Former Google AI researcher Timnit Gebru has warned that the current AI "gold rush" means companies won't "self-regulate" unless they are pressured. Gebru, who was fired from Google after pointing out biases in AI, said that regulation is needed and that a profit motive is not enough. She also stated that safeguards are being cast aside due to the hype around AI.