Senate confirms first permanent FAA administrator in more than a year
The Senate confirmed Michael Whitaker as the new FAA administrator on Tuesday after the agency went more than 18 months without a Senate-confirmed leader.
Federal regulations cost small manufacturers $50K per employee
A report by the National Association of Manufacturers found that the annual regulatory cost per employee for manufacturers is more than double the economy-wide average.
Biden admin's new rule could put pinch on lobster fishermen while letting others off the hook: critics
New England lobstermen are pushing back against new federal rules that expand restricted waters which could cut their business by at least 25%.
Microsoft completes $69B Activision Blizzard acquisition
Microsoft completed its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard after clearing a series of regulators’ hurdles since the deal was first announced in January 2022.
GOP state AGs hit Biden Treasury 'net-zero financing' memo as backdoor regulation by 'green cabal'
Republican state AGs say Biden Treasury Dept. net-zero "principles" for private sector financing are “compulsion of the green cabal" that "fly in the face" of legal scrutiny.
Where do the GOP presidential candidates stand on energy policies?
Republican presidential hopefuls are set to square off in Simi Valley, California, on Wednesday against the backdrop of high energy prices that are hurting consumers.
Biden admin warns lenders there is ‘no special exemption’ for AI when denying credit
The Biden administration is warning lenders that they need to give specific reasons for taking negative action against borrowers, and cannot rely on artificial intelligence.
Intuit fires back at FTC judge who said company used 'deceptive advertising' for TurboTax
A Federal Trade Commission judge ruled against Intuit on Friday, finding the company engaged in deceptive advertising by offering customers "free" tax preparation with TurboTax.
Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, other big tech firms designated ‘gatekeepers’ by EU
Gatekeepers will be required to make their messaging apps interoperate with competitors, allowing users to decide which apps to pre-install on their devices.
Embracing AI means we must mitigate risk to firms, industries, consumers and society
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common in America and around the world. But embracing AI means we must mitigate risk to firms, industries, consumers and society.
Labor Day 2023: Here's a principled way for workers 'to make their own choices'
For Labor Day 2023, here's a principled plan for workers 'to make their own choices.' It will help create an era of strong families, stable jobs and soaring incomes.
Regulators propose changes to ‘living wills’ and debt rules for big banks in wake of crisis
Federal financial regulators proposed new rules for large banks that aren't classified as systemically important related to their long-term debt holdings and their "living wills."
Rise of AI tools and lack of rules a ‘ticking time bomb’ for communications crises
Artificial intelligence tools are being deployed more widely in a variety of contexts, bringing both benefits and potential public relations risks at times when AI goes awry.
Microsoft revises Activision deal to get UK approval
Microsoft said Monday it is restructuring its purchase plan for "Call of Duty" game maker Activision Blizzard to satisfy regulators with the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority.
New US tech restrictions on China have investors wary, watching for retaliation
President Biden signed an executive order initiating a process aimed at restricting U.S. investment in China that involves sensitive technologies over national security concerns.
Norway’s data regulator fines Meta nearly $99K per day over privacy breaches
Norwegian data protection agency Datatilsynet is reportedly fining Meta 1 million kroner a day over the social media platform's alleged privacy breaches.
US regulators investigate 280K Tesla models for steering issue: 'Serious safety hazard'
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into reported issues with the power steering on Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles.
Incandescent light bulb ban now in effect: What to know
The Dept. of Energy's ban on the sale and manufacture of most incandescent light bulbs took effect on Wednesday more than a decade and a half after such a ban was first proposed.
LA fines NBC Universal for trimming trees amid worker strike
NBC Universal received a small fine after the company controversially trimmed trees outside its building that striking workers were using for shade during a heat wave.
Businesses look to self-regulate the use of AI in hiring
Over a dozen large, global companies and BBB National Programs developed a self-regulatory framework for companies using AI in hiring to protect privacy and prevent bias.