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The Drum
2 hours ago
Marketing

The changing face of aesthetics: New legislation opens doors for responsible brands

Governments are updating legislation for non-surgical cosmetic procedures, introducing a traffic light system categorizing procedures by risk level: red (high-risk), amber (medium-risk), and green (low-risk). [ more ]
Entrepreneur
17 hours ago
Marketing

TikTok is Getting Banned. What are the Alternatives? | Entrepreneur

The impending legislative actions in the U.S. could lead to a potential ban on TikTok, prompting users and creators to explore alternative platforms. [ more ]
TechCrunch
6 days ago
Marketing

The impact of TikTok's ban in other countries could signal what's ahead for the U.S. | TechCrunch

The U.S. bill signed by President Biden could ban TikTok if not sold by ByteDance within a specified timeframe. [ more ]
WWD
1 week ago
Marketing

TikTok Bill Is Now Law, as Reality of Potential Ban Sinks In

TikTok bill signed into law after swift Congressional process, giving app 9 months to find new American owners to stay in U.S. [ more ]
WRAL.com
1 week ago
Marketing

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

Legislation passed to force TikTok's parent company to sell the platform, extending the deadline and blocking control of the algorithm. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Marketing

TikTok digs in to fight US ban with 170 million users at stake

The U.S. government aims to shut down TikTok unless divested from ByteDance, leading to a potential legal battle and impacting other Chinese tech companies with U.S. ambitions. [ more ]
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Artificial intelligence
The Verge
12 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

AI security bill aims to prevent safety breaches of AI models

A new bill, the Secure Artificial Intelligence Act, aims to establish a database to track AI system breaches and focus on counter-AI techniques. [ more ]
ReadWrite
19 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

UK MPs call for law to protect musicians from AI deepfakes

MPs in the UK advocate for legislation to protect musicians from AI-generated deepfakes, highlighting the benefits and risks of AI in the music industry. [ more ]
Pitchfork
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

FKA twigs Submits AI Testimony to U.S. Senate, Saying She's Developing Her Own Deepfake

AI as a tool for artists with control over representations. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Can AI image generators be policed to prevent explicit deepfakes of children?

AI-generated deepfakes used for sextortion fuel a cycle of abuse, posing challenges to legislation and policing amidst prevalence in AI image datasets. [ more ]
The Economic Times
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Regulating AI Decision Making: Facing Headwinds from All Directions

Artificial intelligence bias regulation proposals encountering challenges from various sectors. [ more ]
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Law
Fast Company
11 hours ago
Law

GOP-led Arizona Senate secures enough votes to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Democrats secure votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban in Arizona Senate. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 day ago
Law

Arizona lawmakers vote by a narrow margin to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

The Arizona Senate voted to repeal a Civil War-era ban on abortion after a court ruling revived it, amidst uncertainty due to delayed effective date. [ more ]
Towleroad Gay News
4 days ago
Law

Iraq Criminalises Homosexuality With 10-15 Years' Jail - Towleroad Gay News

Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalizing same-sex relationships with a 15-year prison sentence. [ more ]
Kqed
1 week ago
Law

California Proposes Law to Allow Arizona Doctors to Perform Abortions Amid Ban | KQED

Conservative states limiting abortion rights while others protect them. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 weeks ago
Law

04/16/2024

Transgender rights court rulings: Idaho law to take effect, Ohio & West Virginia rulings favor transgender rights, Kentucky avoids anti-LGBTQ+ laws. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court Clears Way, for Now, for Idaho to Ban Transgender Treatment for Minors

The Supreme Court allowed a ban in Idaho on gender-affirming treatment for minors, indicating a willingness to engage in cultural issues. [ more ]
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California
Sacramento Bee
20 hours ago
California

California lawmakers call for $1 billion 'down payment' on offshore wind energy infrastructure

Offshore wind critical for California climate goals. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
14 hours ago
California

California passed a law to stop pay to play' in local politics. After two years, legislators want to gut it

A 2022 law in California aimed to limit businesses' influence on local elections, supported by legislators but facing opposition for potential watering down. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

California spent $3.7 billion reducing wildfire fuel. Bill would make insurers factor that into coverage

Insurers in California are facing increased wildfire risks and costs, leading to restrictions in coverage. Senator Becker's bill aims to credit state and homeowner efforts in reducing wildfire vulnerability. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
California

California lawmakers condemn racist letter opposing maternal mortality bill

California lawmakers condemn racist letter opposing Black maternal health bill. [ more ]
Deadline
2 weeks ago
California

Google Shutting Down Some California Access To News Sites As A Test Of Proposed Legislation's Effects

Google is testing removing California news websites due to a potential law requiring payment for content linking. [ more ]
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LGBT
Advocate.com
10 hours ago
LGBT

Mississippi Republicans fail to pass trans bathroom ban and law defining sex

Two laws restricting transgender rights in Mississippi did not proceed to a final vote due to lack of agreement. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 days ago
LGBT

Push to restrict LGBTQ+ rights hits a snag in state legislatures

Legislative push against LGBTQ+ rights losing momentum. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 days ago
LGBT

Iraq criminalises LGBTQ+ relationships in 'attack on human rights'

Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalizing same-sex relationships and trans people, facing criticism as an attack on human rights. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 days ago
LGBT

Tennessee passes anti-trans bill to 'intimidate families of transgender youth'

New anti-trans bill in Tennessee restricts gender-affirming care for minors, representing an attack on LGBTQ+ community. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
5 days ago
LGBT

Tennessee passes first-of-its-kind law attacking trans kids

In Tennessee, lawmakers passed a bill targeting transgender youth under the guise of preventing non-existent kidnapping for gender-affirming care. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
5 days ago
LGBT

Iraq war veteran shares what he wants for his trans child in moving, powerful video

An Iraq War veteran supports his trans child and advocates for transgender rights, emphasizing the importance of love and acceptance. [ more ]
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www.amny.com
14 hours ago
NYC politics

FDNY required to provide EMS workers with body armor under new laws Mayor Adams signed | amNewYork

Mandate for FDNY to provide body armor and training for EMS workers to enhance their safety and protection. [ more ]
qns.com
5 days ago
NYC politics

How squatters' rights in New York were defanged through seven words added to state law | amNewYork

Clear distinction in New York law: squatters are not tenants, making it easier to remove them. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
NYC politics

Gov. Hochul's waterfront commission is a win for New Yorkers

Gov. Kathy Hochul succeeded in establishing a New York-only mob-busting waterfront commission after the Jersey Governor disbanded the previous bistate panel, aiming to keep organized crime out of the Port of New York. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
NYC politics

Liquor sales in movie theaters, to-go sales of cocktails included in New York budget agreement

New York is expanding access to alcohol by allowing movie theaters to sell liquor and continuing takeout cocktails sales from bars and restaurants. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Proposed legislation aims to prohibit new ICE contracts in New York State

Advocates urge for passage of Dignity Not Detention Act in NY to end state's involvement in immigration detention. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 day ago
EU data protection

Will bill to regulate foreign influence in Georgia derail its EU bid?

Protests in Georgia over a bill to curb foreign funding for NGOs
Controversial bill seen as silencing government critics before elections [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Education

A new California bill could provide cash to homeless high school seniors

Student homelessness in California has risen, prompting a bill for guaranteed income to support unhoused high school seniors in pursuing higher education or work. [ more ]
Kqed
1 week ago
JavaScript

Housing Out Of Reach For Many Young Parents In LA | KQED

Young parents in LA face challenges in finding affordable housing for families. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

Gavin Newsom unveils bill to aid Arizonans seeking abortion care in California. Here's how

California proposes legislation to allow out-of-state doctors to perform abortions in response to Arizona's abortion ban. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
California

Governor Newsom wants to Let Arizona Doctors Provide Abortions in California

Arizona doctors may provide abortions in California amidst a near-total abortion ban in Arizona, showcasing the efforts to safeguard access to abortion services. [ more ]
Kqed
2 weeks ago
California

How Much California Students Pay For Abortion Pills Vary By Campus | KQED

California student health centers offer abortion pill at varying costs. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
California

California lawmaker wants state to consider additional home insurance discounts for wildfire work

California lawmaker aims to expand insurance discounts for wildfire mitigation efforts. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 day ago
Los Angeles

Thief swipes $1,000 worth of deodorant from Agoura Hills store, leaves no scent

Authorities seek help to catch a man in blue scrubs who stole $1,200 worth of deodorant from an Agoura Hills CVS. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

AI-generated child pornography is circulating. This California prosecutor wants to make it illegal.

California aims to change state law to protect children from AI-generated child pornography. [ more ]
data-privacy
Theregister
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile US fined for privacy woe

Telecom companies fined $200 million for selling location data without consent. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

UK's long-awaited device security law kicks in | Computer Weekly

The PSTI Act of 2022 places legal duties on manufacturers to ensure basic security standards in electronic devices to protect consumers from data privacy violations and cyber attacks. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Marketing

Senate Passes TikTok Bill to Force Chinese Parent Company to Sell or Face U.S. Ban

The Senate passed legislation forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the platform, concerns over Chinese influence & importance for content creators [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

What Colorado's new law means for brain wave privacy in the Neuralink era

Governor signed Colorado Privacy Act protecting brainwave data privacy, mirroring laws for fingerprints and facial recognition. Neurotechnology's rapid growth prompts urgent privacy measures in other states. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Marketing

TikTok says it will fight US ban or forced sale after bill passes

TikTok vows to fight US legislative actions targeting ban or forced sale in courts. [ more ]
WWD
1 week ago
Marketing

TikTok Ban Is Now in View, As House Passes Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill mandating the sale of TikTok's parent company over national security concerns. [ more ]
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www.courant.com
2 days ago
OMG science

Lawmakers hope to use this emerging climate science to charge oil companies for disasters

Climate research can now precisely attribute natural disaster costs to individual oil companies, driving legislation for them to pay for damages. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 days ago
Europe politics

Georgians March for Europe' in protest against controversial bill

Mass protests in Georgia for Western orientation against Russian influence through legislation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
Europe politics

O'Neill seeks thought-out' response to cross-border asylum seekers in Ireland

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill seeks thoughtful response to asylum seekers coming from the UK. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Europe politics

EU parliament to back ban on forced labour with eye on China

Legislation to block imports from Xinjiang region with focus on forced labor. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Georgia: Riot police clear 'foreign agents' bill protesters DW 04/16/2024

Riot police cleared protests in Georgia against controversial NGO bill.
Georgian Dream party possesses legislative majority to pass bill without opposition support. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers foreign agent' bill

Legislators in Georgia debate bill on foreign agents receiving overseas funds amidst tensions between pro-Western and pro-Russia factions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 days ago
UK news

Ireland plans to send asylum seekers back to UK under emergency law

Ireland plans to return asylum seekers to the UK under emergency laws to tackle influx via Northern Ireland. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Angela Rayner facing multiple' allegations say police as Rwanda bill to pass - live

Greater Manchester Police investigating Angela Rayner for potential electoral law offences and tax matters related to the sale of her former council house. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

How did my MP vote on the smoking bill?

Britain is proposing legislation to ban tobacco sales to those born after 2009, aiming for a smoke-free generation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

What is a deepfake and why does the government want to make them illegal?

Creation of sexually explicit deepfakes to be criminal offense under new legislation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Watch live: MPs discuss and vote on landmark bill to create smokefree generation

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to prohibit tobacco sales to individuals born after 1 January 2009 and restrict vape sales, with opposition from within the Conservative party. [ more ]
Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism
4 days ago
Privacy professionals

Websites deceive users by deliberately hiding the extent of data collection and sharing

Websites use deceptive practices to hide personal data sharing, impacting consumer choice and privacy rights. [ more ]
Theregister
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Feds' collab tools must be interoperable, encrypted - Wyden

Collaboration software in federal agencies must work together securely and be end-to-end encrypted if Senator Ron Wyden's legislation is enacted. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act Passed the House, Now it Should Pass the Senate

The Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives, protecting location data privacy, advocates for privacy rights, and closing a dangerous loophole. [ more ]
The Conversation
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Websites deceive users by deliberately hiding the extent of data collection and sharing

Websites use deception to hide personal data sharing, impacting privacy rights [ more ]
AP News
4 days ago
Marketing

Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too

TikTok is facing legal challenges in the U.S. over ties to its China-based parent company. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Marketing

What happens now that Biden has signed the TikTok bill

The concern about TikTok centers on potential risks of Chinese companies sharing U.S. customer data with the government. [ more ]
BBC News
1 week ago
Marketing

Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?

US lawmakers to vote on bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations or face a ban, amid concerns over data privacy and US-China tensions. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Marketing

TikTok Bill Is Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel

House pushes for TikTok sale or ban in the US with extended deadline option. [ more ]
Fox News
5 days ago
Marketing

Seven TikTok creators trash Biden over social media hypocrisy: 'Devastating for my small business'

TikTok creators criticize President Biden for potentially forcing TikTok's sale, impacting their careers and communities. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
Marketing

Congress passes potential TikTok ban in foreign aid package. What it means for California

Congress passed legislation allowing potential nationwide TikTok ban if U.S. operations are not sold in nine months. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Marketing

US Senate passes bill to force sale of TikTok, sending it to Biden

TikTok opposes legislation banning Chinese parent company ownership, citing infringement on free speech rights of millions. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Marketing

TikTok ban expected to become law, but it's not so simple. What's next?

Legislation to force TikTok's parent company to divest or face a nationwide ban is expected to become law this week. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Marketing

House votes for possible TikTok ban in US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon

The House passed legislation to ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese owner doesn't sell its stake within a year. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
Marketing

The TikTok ban misses the big picture: America's social media literary problem

Proposed legislation in the U.S. aims to force ByteDance to sell TikTok's American holdings to a U.S. company due to national security concerns. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 days ago
JavaScript

Schumer Says Foreign Aid Victory Shows Congress Isn't Broken

Senator Schumer believes Congress isn't broken, just hindered by extreme elements that need to be sidelined for bipartisanship to prevail. [ more ]
Truthout
6 days ago
LGBT

93% of Trans Teens Live in States That Have Proposed or Passed Anti-Trans Laws

Debates around anti-transgender laws significantly impact the mental well-being of transgender youth. [ more ]
GSMArena.com
1 week ago
Marketing

TikTok ban signed into law by Biden, ByteDance has nine months to divest

The United States passed a national security package including a potential TikTok ban, giving ByteDance the choice to divest or face a platform ban. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Marketing

On TikTok, Resignation and Frustration After Potential Ban of App

Legislation passed to potentially ban TikTok in the US, sparking reactions from lawmakers and users. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Marketing

US banning TikTok? Your key questions answered

TikTok won't disappear immediately; ban gives time for sale. Users unlikely to face jail. Workarounds like VPNs may help circumvent ban. [ more ]
Mashable
1 week ago
Marketing

A TikTok ban would probably also take down CapCut, Lemon8, and more

The U.S. government is moving closer to banning TikTok, potentially affecting other foreign-based apps as well. [ more ]
New York Post
6 days ago
New York City

NY, NJ Reps. Malliotakis, Gottheimer join forces to stop NYC's $15 congestion toll 'cash grab'

The bipartisan bill introduced aims to outlaw the controversial $15 congestion toll in Manhattan's business district. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
New York City

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, legislative leaders come to initial agreement on landmark housing deal

Preliminary housing deal reached in NY involving tenant protections and affordable housing initiatives. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
Education

Tennessee Parents Question Whether Arming Teachers Is the Answer

Fear and uncertainty surround the debate over allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns in schools. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Education

Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill to Allow Armed Teachers, a Year After Deadly Nashville Shooting

Allowing some teachers to carry concealed handguns on school grounds without disclosure.
Protests erupted after Tennessee House Republicans passed a bill expanding gun access in response to a previous school shooting. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Education

Columbia University protests draw bipartisan rebukes from D.C. over alleged antisemitism

Calls for violence and intimidation against Jewish students are condemned by officials, with some Republicans calling for resignations and expulsions. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Education

Tennessee GOP-Sponsored Bill Requires Schools to Out Trans Students to Parents

Transgender children's well-being threatened by Tennessee bill. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Education

A student sent a swastika to a Jewish California lawmaker's daughter. The response led to his new bill

Proposed bill allows suspension/expulsion for cyberbullying outside school; ACLU opposes for potential disproportionate impact on students of color. [ more ]
Advocate.com
1 week ago
LGBT

Over 90% of trans youth live in states pushing anti-trans legislation: report

Over 90% of transgender youth in the U.S. are affected by legislation restricting their rights. [ more ]
Axios
1 week ago
Marketing

ByteDance's web of apps could get tangled up in TikTok ban

The bill has broader implications beyond TikTok, extending to any app controlled by a company in a foreign adversary country. [ more ]
WWD
1 week ago
Marketing

What Brands Need to Know About the Proposed TikTok Ban - and How to Deal With It

TikTok's political crisis could prompt brands, marketers, and creators to reassess reliance on the platform. [ more ]
Social Media Today
2 weeks ago
Marketing

US Senate Looks to Advance TikTok Ban Proposal

The proposed bill aims to force Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok to American ownership to prevent U.S. user data from being accessed by the Chinese government. [ more ]
Engadget
1 week ago
Marketing

The Morning After: The bill to ban TikTok is barreling ahead.

Divestment period extended for TikTok bill to gain Senate support. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Marketing

Congress Ramps Up the Pressure on TikTok

Efforts to divest TikTok gaining steam in Congress due to legislative maneuver by Speaker Mike Johnson. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Amid the fentanyl epidemic, California bill aims to create more drug-free homeless housing

Providing housing without enforcing sobriety may increase risk of relapse for residents trying to maintain sobriety. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

Arizona governor vetoes bill seeking to erase trans folks from public life

Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) vetoed a bill that would erase transgender people from legal recognition in Arizona. [ more ]
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Why Snap Stock Soared Nearly 5% Higher on Wednesday | The Motley Fool

Investors view legislative efforts against TikTok as a positive for Snap. [ more ]
Kqed
2 weeks ago
Healthcare

Why Nearly 50 California Hospitals Were Forced to End Maternity Ward Services | KQED

Maternity wards in California are closing due to various reasons like labor shortages, increasing costs, and declining birth rates. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Florida Reproductive Rights Advocates Kick Off Abortion Ballot Measure Campaign

Supporters in Orlando kick off 'Yes on 4' campaign for a ballot measure outlawing pre-viability abortion bans. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Locs Represent Resistance for Black People in the U.S. That's Why They Are under Fire

The battle for Black individuals' hair autonomy continues with discrimination in schools, leading to legislative fights like the CROWN Act across multiple states. [ more ]
New York Post
2 weeks ago
Marketing

Key senator wants vote on TikTok sale-or-ban bill 'sooner as opposed to later'

Senator Cantwell aims for timely vote on bipartisan TikTok bill, mulling changes to ensure effectiveness. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn council member introduces slate of bills to protect tenants after residential fires * Brooklyn Paper

Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez introduced bills to protect tenants after a high rate of residential fires hit close to home. [ more ]
Action News Jax
2 weeks ago
Media industry

Faced with possibly paying for news, Google removes links to California news sites for some users

Google is removing California news websites from search results as a test to push back against a potential law requiring payment for linking to content. [ more ]
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