Regulation

AI industry leaders are calling for a coordinated slowdown in AI development, citing safety risks. The article notes that while safety is the stated reason, there may be ulterior benefits for the industry.

AI Policy • Ars Technica AI

A cross-party UK parliamentary committee warns that existing laws are not equipped to handle AI-related human rights risks, including discrimination, privacy, and accountability. The report calls for a new AI bill to address the scale and seriousness of these threats. Viewers learn why regulators are pushing for dedicated AI legislation rather than relying on current frameworks.

AI Policy & Regulation • BBC News

In this BBC interview, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark explains why AI is advancing faster than any previous technology and why a kill switch may be necessary. He discusses the growing risk to society as AI systems become more capable every few months, offering an expert perspective on the urgent call for regulation and safety measures.

AI News • BBC News

China's National Medical Products Administration approved YY/T 2029–2026, the first medical-device industry standard for AI algorithms used in brain-computer interface devices, covering EEG dataset quality requirements and evaluation methods.

Regulation • TechNode

Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation restricting addictive social media features for users under 16 and placing strict limits on how minors can interact with AI chatbots. The law establishes a new regulatory framework for youth digital safety, forcing platforms to redesign interaction flows and implement stricter age verification protocols.

Policy & Regulation • Techmeme

Critics warn that bankrupt airline Spirit Communications’ planned data sale to Google sets a dangerous precedent for AI training data acquisition during corporate insolvency. The move raises urgent legal and ethical questions about whether bankruptcy proceedings can bypass standard data licensing and consent frameworks.

Policy & Regulation • Ars Technica AI

Massachusetts enacted new restrictions requiring data centers to secure clean energy commitments before expanding capacity, becoming the third state to impose such environmental mandates in three months. The regulation directly impacts AI infrastructure planning, forcing providers to align compute scaling with renewable energy procurement timelines.

Infrastructure • TechCrunch AI