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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

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned that AI agents 'escaping their environment' are just a preview of what's coming, citing autonomous hacking and self-improving models as immediate risks. She plans to invite major frontier labs to talks and use the EU AI Act to help set global AI safety standards.

Policy & Regulation • The Decoder

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