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Australia’s ban on social media for teens under 16 has drawn global attention, but early enforcement challenges suggest the law may be more symbolic than effective in practice.
Norway is banning generative AI tools in elementary schools for children aged six to 13, starting in late August. The move aims to protect young learners from potential misinformation and cognitive risks associated with AI technologies.
Senator Bernie Sanders introduces a bill that would require major AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI to contribute half of their stock to a public wealth fund.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said a social media ban for teens is not a complete solution, urging for a broader approach that includes education and parental involvement.
The UK is preparing to implement a ban on social media use for under-16s, a move that has drawn both support and concern from child welfare advocates and political observers.
The White House is negotiating with Congress to trade state AI preemption for federal online safety laws, aiming to streamline regulation and support AI development.
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.
