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New York lawmakers have passed a one-year ban on new large data centers, the first statewide moratorium of its kind in the U.S., aiming to assess environmental and energy impacts.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the first executive order in the U.S. aimed at protecting workers from job displacement due to AI automation.
Spain’s government pushes ahead with strict social media and AI regulations, rejecting pressure from U.S. tech lobbying. The country aims to prioritize public rights over corporate profits in the digital age.
California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer proposes a jobs guarantee to protect workers displaced by artificial intelligence, marking a significant approach to workforce adaptation in the age of automation.
Norway plans to ban social media for children under 16, shifting age verification responsibility to platforms. The move aligns with global trends toward stricter child protection online.
California has enacted its own AI regulations for state contractors, taking a proactive stance against federal inaction and setting new standards for AI governance.
Senators Josh Hawley and Elizabeth Warren are pushing the Energy Information Administration to collect more detailed data on data center energy usage and its impact on the national grid.
Senator Mark Warner proposes taxing data centers to fund worker transition programs amid growing fears of AI-driven job losses.
Senators Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez propose a ban on new data center construction until comprehensive AI regulation is established.
Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes the Pentagon's decision to label Anthropic a 'supply chain risk,' calling it 'retaliation' and urging a more targeted approach to contract termination.
The Trump administration is urging Congress to preempt state AI legislation, arguing that federal oversight is better suited to ensure consistent standards. State laws, however, address critical concerns like algorithmic bias and data privacy.
The White House's new AI regulatory framework centralizes oversight under federal control, a move that aligns with Big Tech's long-standing lobbying efforts for national standards.
