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Massachusetts has implemented new clean power rules restricting data center development to promote environmental sustainability and renewable energy use.
New York City announces a one-year ban on AI use for students in kindergarten through eighth grade, effective in the 2026-2027 school year.
The EPA plans to eliminate public comment requirements for data center expansions, sparking concerns about reduced environmental oversight and community engagement.
Pennsylvania introduces a streamlined AI data center regulation using standardized contracts and community approval, avoiding the need for new legislation.
A new study shows that most Australian teens are still using social media three months after the country’s under-16 ban took effect, indicating limited impact of the policy.
The FCC proposes new rules requiring identity verification for phone purchases, potentially ending anonymous burner phones in the U.S. Privacy advocates warn of broader implications for digital rights.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has paused construction of large data centers, drawing criticism from Donald Trump who called it a 'terrible decision.'
New York becomes the first state to enact a data center moratorium, halting new hyperscale developments for up to a year. A companion bill could impose even stricter regulations on future data center projects.
New York becomes the first state to halt approval of large data centers, citing concerns over electricity costs, water supplies, and local control.
The White House is preparing to ask electric utilities and state governors to pledge that AI data center expansion won't increase household electricity bills.
The European Parliament has voted to advance a controversial bill allowing tech companies to scan for child sexual abuse material, reviving a proposal previously rejected in March.
Australia’s ban on social media for teens under 16 has drawn global attention, but early enforcement challenges suggest the law may be more symbolic than effective in practice.
