Science Dec 12 Trump’s executive order limits state regulations of artificial intelligence By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako
Economy Dec 27 Social media companies made $11 billion in U.S. ad revenue from minors, Harvard study finds The researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate. By Barbara Ortutay, Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press
World Dec 18 EU investigates X over potential violations of social media law The European Union has made Elon Musk’s online platform X the first tech company to face an investigation under Europe’s tough new regulations designed to clean up social media and protect people from toxic online content. By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press
Politics Sep 01 U.S. to regulate nursing home staffing, but minimum requirements are lower than advocates hoped The move has been sought for decades by older adults and those with disabilities. But the proposed staffing minimums announced Friday are lower than many advocates had hoped. The nursing home industry opposes staffing minimums. By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press
Politics May 26 Regulators take aim at rapidly developing AI technology to protect consumers and workers The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau says it will hold companies responsible for using the technology in ways that comply with existing regulation. By Cora Lewis, Associated Press
May 16 Cryptocurrency rules get final approval to make Europe a global leader on regulation By Associated Press The tighter European scrutiny follows a spate of high-profile crypto scandals including the collapse of trading firm FTX and the implosion of the TerraUSD stablecoin. Continue reading
Dec 15 AP fact check: Do Trump’s numbers on regulation add up? By Joan Lowy and Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press Here's a look at some of Trump's statements about regulations and the economy Thursday and how they compare with the facts… Continue reading
Feb 08 Groups sue to block Trump’s order on government regulations By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Organizations opposing President Donald Trump's executive order to curb government regulations filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block it. Continue reading
Dec 15 Column: Would EPA deregulation help industry? History says otherwise By George C. Lodge It is a truism often forgotten: Industries need regulation — for their own protection and profitability. Continue reading
Jun 22 It could take centuries for EPA to test all the unregulated chemicals under a new landmark bill By Mark Scialla Synthetic chemicals surround us. They’re in our takeout containers, children’s toys, furniture and clothes. You might think the government has carefully reviewed every chemical for safety before it hits the market. But it hasn’t. Continue reading