Regulation

California Lets Regulators Fine Influencers $5,000 for Undisclosed Political Posts

AB 1130 gives California regulators authority to levy up to $5,000 per violation and refer cases for possible misdemeanors over undisclosed paid

Trump Moves to Create AI Force and Appoint Czar to Keep US Ahead

Trump said he will appoint an AI czar and create an 'AI Force' to monitor the technology, rejecting calls to slow development.

EPA Removes Limits on Coal and Gas Emissions, Reversing Biden-era Climate Rules

The EPA has lifted carbon limits on coal and gas plants, undoing Obama and Biden-era rules. Critics point to industry donations and a symbolic

Silicon Valley Pushes Back on Anthropic Insider Alarms, Weakening Urgent Regulation Case

Executives and investors at a San Francisco conference pushed back on dire AI warnings from Anthropic insiders, questioning their credibility.

Anthropic CEO Calls To Slow AI Development To Buy Time For Safety

Dario Amodei urges a coordinated slowdown, proposing independent monitoring, industry and global regulation to reduce catastrophic AI risks.

Court Rules Energy Department Exceeded Authority, Reverses Order Keeping Michigan Coal Plant Open

A federal appeals court found no emergency under the Federal Power Act and reversed the Energy Department’s order keeping the J.H.

Regulators Face Pressure After OpenAI, Anthropic Researchers Call to Slow AI

Employees at OpenAI and Anthropic warned of extinction-level risks and urged a pause, intensifying scrutiny after recent cyber incidents.

NAFDAC Removes 7,210 Products, Defends Enforcement Amid Fake-Product Fears

NAFDAC says it removed 7,210 products after inspecting 6,233 facilities between May and July 2026, and urges scientific verification over social

Maharashtra Commissioner Mundhe Suspends Hundreds of Licences, Faces Court Challenges

Tukaram Mundhe’s food-safety raids in Maharashtra have led to about 300 suspended licences and more than 3,100 inspections, drawing praise and court

OpenAI Scientist Warns AI Oversight Lags as Company Releases GPT-6 Astra

OpenAI releases GPT-6 Astra as chief scientist Jakub Pachocki warns no one is prepared and calls for enforced safety thresholds.

SEC Sues ISS to Enforce Subpoena, Tightening Oversight of Proxy Advisers

The SEC filed suit to compel Institutional Shareholder Services to produce records after the firm withheld documents, intensifying review of proxy

Nigeria Orders Crypto Firms To Lock 80% Of Customer Assets Offline

SEC rules require exchanges and custodians to segregate client funds, keep most assets in cold storage, and meet tougher capital and insurance

White House Deadline Elevates Stakes As Sam Altman And Jensen Huang Head To Washington

Regulatory pressure rises as a White House AI order deadline nears. OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang were in Washington.

New York Sues Kalshi, Accusing Prediction Market Of Running Illegal Gambling Operation

State accuses Kalshi of operating an unlawful betting marketplace. The suit follows a federal judge denying Kalshi's bid to intervene.

NAFDAC Warns Coverage At Risk With 2,000 Staff For 240 Million Nigerians

Director-general Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye says the agency needs at least 5,000 more staff and funding for the Federal Task Force C34.