Latest News in Public Policy Impacting Digital Platforms and AI
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California Legislature Sends AI and Social Media Bills to Governor
Report from NBC News In Brief – California’s Democratic-controlled Legislature passed more than two dozen measures in the final days of its session to restrict various uses of AI and limit how social media products can be used by minors. Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has until the end of September to decide which to sign, decisions that could signal his approach to technology policy as he considers a potential 2028 presidential campaign. Among the measures is a ban on “addictive features,” such as auto-playing videos, for social media users under 16. The collection of AI bills include imposing...
Utah Promises Not to Enforce Law Against VPN Usage for Now
Report from Engadget In Brief – The Utah Department of Commerce has agreed to temporarily suspend...
EU places ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox Under Strictest Digital Safety Rules
Report from EuroNews In Brief – The European Commission has announced that ChatGPT, Reddit and...
FTC and State AGs Sue Amazon for Deception Costing Advertisers Billions
Report from the Wall Street Journal In Brief – The Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys...
California Judge Won’t Stop Amazon Pricing Practices Before Trial
Report from Law.com In Brief – A California judge has denied the state attorney general’s request...
Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks Tennessee Social Media Law
Report from Bloomberg In Brief – A divided Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals panel has ordered a...
EU Regulators Ask Publishers About Google’s AI Opt-Out Policy
Report from Reuters In Brief – EU antitrust regulators have circulated a questionnaire to online...
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