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.
83 Republicans vote against amendment to reinstate pilots fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
House lawmakers on Thursday voted down a proposed requirement for airlines to reinstate pilots fired due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, with 83 Republicans voting with Democrats against it.
SEC’s Gary Gensler says AI financial advice must benefit investors, not the model
SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Monday that the financial regulator is looking to ensure that the use of AI in financial advising focuses on clients' interests, rather than the model's.
Ted Cruz bill would inform customers when household smart devices are spying on them
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz took to the Senate floor Tuesday and warned that smart devices like air fryers could be spying on American consumers.
FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan grilled by House Judiciary Committee
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan faced tough questions from House Judiciary Committee Republicans on her agency's moves to block mergers and acquisitions.
TikTok's China-linked parent ByteDance to let US staff cash out stock: report
TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, is planning to allow the company's U.S. employees to cash out their stock through a buyback program as the company faces a potential ban.
Schumer calls on FDA to investigate Logan Paul’s energy drink
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration to urge the regulator to look into Prime energy drinks and their caffeine content.
Consumer groups call on US and EU to regulate AI that powers ChatGPT
A coalition of consumer advocacy groups in the U.S. and Europe are calling on governments to quickly adopt regulations on generative AI to protect consumers from its potential harms.
Duckworth rips Sinema proposal for lowering airline pilot qualifications: 'Blood on your hands'
Sen. Tammy Duckworth condemned an amendment by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, saying it will weaken requirements and produce less experienced airline pilots.