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washingtonpost.combusiness2 days ago
European Governments Tighten Sick Leave Rules as Absences Rise
Several European countries are introducing stricter requirements for paid sick leave, including mandatory first-day medical certificates and shorter initial approval periods. Officials cite rising costs and high absence rates as the main drivers.
thehindu.comworld2 days ago
Japan to form council to revise AI legal frameworks
The government decided Tuesday to create a new council that will overhaul laws on artificial intelligence development and use. The move is part of 2026 basic policy guidelines adopted at a meeting in Tokyo.
winnipegfreepress.comai7 days ago
U.S. Lifts Export Controls on Fable 5 for Public Access but Keeps Limits on Mythos 5
The company said access resumes Wednesday after the Commerce Department lifted export controls imposed June 12. Mythos 5 remains limited to a subset of U.S. organizations.
technology8 days ago
US Lifts Export Ban on Anthropic AI Models but Retains Right to Re-Impose Restrictions
The US government ended restrictions on two Anthropic AI models after the company addressed security concerns. Access will resume Wednesday following a suspension ordered on June 12.
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ai15 days ago
Federal Officials Urge Meta to Allow AI Safety Reviews
Federal officials are pressing Meta to accept government safety evaluations of its artificial intelligence systems. The request follows a recent order directing Anthropic to withdraw its newest model.
Wiredai21 days agoUpdated
U.S. Orders Anthropic to Suspend Foreign Access to Mythos 5 and Fable 5; Company Disables Models Worldwide
The Commerce Department directive requires licenses for any export, re-export, or domestic transfer of the models. Anthropic responded by disabling access for all users worldwide.
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Benzingaai33 days ago
OpenAI to Provide Government Early Access to New AI Models
OpenAI plans to join a voluntary federal program that gives officials 30 days to test new AI systems before public release. The framework focuses on measuring model capabilities and identifying frontier systems.
ABC Newsscience40 days ago
Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Federal Grant Regulations
The administration released a 400-plus-page document this week outlining revisions to rules governing all federal grants. The proposal would alter peer review processes, restrict certain uses of grant funds, and expand termination authority for political appointees.
focustaiwan.twtechnology44 days ago
Father of 14-year-old who died by suicide urges government action on social media
Mariano Janin, father of Mia Janin, called for stronger regulation of social media companies after an inquest linked his daughter's death to online bullying on Snapchat and TikTok.
indianexpress.comfinance45 days ago
Indonesia to Issue Updates on New Commodity Export Policy Within Weeks
The Indonesian government is preparing legal and structural steps for a new centralized export agency. Markets and trading partners will receive updates on the policy in the coming weeks.
Washington Examinerai51 days ago
Conservative group calls for government review of advanced AI models before release
More than 60 people affiliated with President Donald Trump urged the White House to require an executive review of the most powerful AI models before they are released. The request follows agreements by several major technology companies to give the government early access to the…
BBC Newsworld53 days ago
UK Bans Third-Party Booking of Driving Tests as Average Wait Hits 22 Weeks
Robert Kamugisha from Croydon spent £726 on three resold test slots after his instructor encouraged their use, paying a total of £1,176 including car hire before passing on his third attempt in December. The government introduced legislation this week making it illegal for anyone…
Fox Newspolitics55 days ago
Trump Administration Requires States to Strengthen Medicaid Provider Revalidation
The Trump administration announced on April 21 that states must develop stronger plans to review Medicaid providers through revalidation every five years. The process checks licenses, compliance with laws, exclusion lists and identity verification to reduce improper payments esti…
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PayPal Agrees to End Race-Based 2020 Lending Program, Redirect Support to Veterans and Key Industries in DOJ Settlement
PayPal will waive $30 million in processing fees for $1 billion in small business transactions under a settlement signed May 12 that resolves a DOJ probe into its 2020 initiative guaranteeing $530 million for Black and minority-owned businesses. The agreement requires no admissio…
alternet.orgpolitics56 days ago
Conservative Think Tank Fellow Argues New Right Labor Policies Would Harm Workers
Rachel Greszler, a senior research fellow at the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise, wrote that interventionist labor policies favored by some on the New Right would reduce employment, mobility and economic growth. She stated that real average earnings in the United States ro…
abcnews.go.comai58 days ago
Trump Administration Still Deliberating AI Oversight, Rules Out New Federal Agency
White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the Trump administration continues to deliberate on oversight for advanced AI models but does not plan to establish a major new regulatory body. The comments reflect ongoing internal discussions on balancing innovation and safety in…
Benzingaai61 days ago
Trump Administration Reviews Frontier AI Model Policies After Anthropic Mythos Decision
Anthropic developed an AI model called Mythos so capable at finding software vulnerabilities that the company decided against public release. Vice President JD Vance warned tech leaders that the technology could enable cyberattacks on critical infrastructure such as small-town ba…
Wiredai62 days ago
Trump Administration Considers AI Oversight Following Cybersecurity Warnings
The Trump administration is discussing the introduction of government oversight on artificial intelligence after previously allowing industry-led development. The shift follows warnings about potential AI-powered cyberattacks. Officials are weighing regulation before the technolo…
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pymnts.comai62 days ago
Google, Microsoft and xAI to Undergo US Government AI Safety Evaluations for Cyber and Biosecurity Risks
The U.S. Centre for AI Standards and Innovation will test frontier models from Google, Microsoft and xAI before public release. OpenAI provided ChatGPT5.5 to the government ahead of its launch this week under renegotiated agreements first signed in 2024. The move aligns with Pres…
themandarin.com.auworld62 days ago
Australian Government to Strengthen Annual Performance Test for Pension Funds
The Australian government is moving to tighten an annual performance test for the nation’s A$4.5 trillion ($3.2 trillion) pension industry. The change comes as concerns grow that the current model may be steering investment away from some sectors. @business reported the developme…
iphoneincanada.caworld63 days ago
Health Canada Launches Voluntary Breast Implant Registry
Health Canada has introduced a voluntary registry allowing patients and health-care professionals to receive direct alerts on breast implant recalls and safety issues. Patient advocates, doctors and a former committee member said the opt-in system falls short of recommendations f…
news.google.comworld65 days ago
Property Owners in Settlement Talks for $1.5 Billion After Winning Lawsuit on CDC Eviction Moratorium
More than 1,500 property owners are in settlement discussions with the Justice Department after winning an appeal in a lawsuit claiming the CDC's pandemic eviction moratorium violated the Fifth Amendment. The plaintiffs, including Texas landlord Matthew Haines, report losses rang…
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nypost.compolitics66 days ago
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Failed JetBlue Merger, Cutting 17,000 Jobs
Spirit Airlines has announced it is shutting down, leading to the loss of 17,000 jobs. The move follows the Biden administration's blocking of a proposed acquisition by JetBlue in 2024. The airline had faced ongoing struggles, including two bankruptcies.
dawn.comworld79 days ago
South Korean Cabinet Approves Extended Grace Period for Multiple Home Owners to Avoid Higher Capital Gains Taxes
South Korea's Cabinet approved revisions to enforcement decrees, exempting multiple home owners from higher capital gains taxes if they apply for sales permits by May 9, 2026. The changes apply to owners in designated speculative areas, resuming heavy taxation after a four-year p…
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Indian Banks Halt Gold and Silver Imports Due to Government Clearance Delay
Indian banks have stopped importing gold and silver amid delays in obtaining government clearance, according to sources. The halt affects the supply chain for these precious metals in India. This development was reported exclusively by Reuters.
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