California enacts AI law benefiting big tech firms

1. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new AI regulation bill into law on September 20, 2025, which critics argue hands significant concessions to major technology companies. The legislation delays stringent safety requirements for AI systems while providing exemptions for large firms. This move comes amid intense lobbying from Silicon Valley.

Chaotic congress session approves sustainable mobility law

9. oktober 2025 Rapportert av AI

Spain's Congress experienced a tense session on October 8, 2025, with a PP deputy's honeymoon absence and a last-minute deal with Podemos enabling the sustainable mobility law's approval. The vote, fraught with errors and rumors, ended with 174 votes in favor after Podemos abstained. Transport Minister Óscar Puente confirmed the eleventh-hour agreement.

House passes bill to boost hospital price transparency

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation aimed at increasing transparency in hospital pricing on September 12, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Republicans, requires hospitals to disclose standard charges for services in advance. The bill now moves to the Senate amid partisan divides.

Sverige senker strafferettslig alder

15. september 2025 Rapportert av AI

Som svar på økende ungdomsinnblanding i gjengaktiviteter bestemmer Sverige å redusere alderen for strafferettslig ansvar. Politikendringen ble kunngjort midt i bekymringer over barn som ansettes som leiemordere. Dette sikter mot å håndtere eskalerende vold.