The FTC action addresses online data collection from child-directed content. A federal court approved a settlement requiring Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC (Disney) to…
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Education Department Initiates a Nationwide Workforce Development Competition
The initiative encourages states to build integrated Talent Marketplaces. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced the launch of the Connecting Talent to Opportunity Challenge, a nationwide effort…
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Senators Express Concerns Over AI Impact on Children and on the Workforce
Legislators feel that there should be stricter regulations put in place to mitigate some of their concerns. U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Katie Britt of Alabama…
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FDA Issues Guidance to Reduce Primate Testing in Drug Trials
Agency outlines updated approach for certain monoclonal antibody studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft guidance proposing reduced reliance on non-human primates in “preclinical…
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Secretary of State Issues Visa Restrictions on European Officials Over Censorship
Secretary Rubio cites concerns about overseas actions affecting U.S.-based platforms and speakers. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently announced new visa restrictions targeting five European officials who were…
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Transportation Department Releases National Strategy for Advanced Air Mobility
The plan outlines a federal framework for integrating automated aircraft into U.S. airspace. The Department of Transportation released the first national strategy for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), establishing…
Read MoreEnergy Department Invests $320 Million in AI Science
More than $320 million will support new AI infrastructure, data systems, and automation across national laboratories. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $320 million in…
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FCC Removes 21 Obsolete Rules from Federal Regulations
Commission targets outdated rules while commissioners continue to debate the process for reviewing and eliminating longstanding requirements. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently voted to eliminate 21 more…
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FCC Advances Proposal to Repurpose Upper C-Band
The agency is seeking comment on a range of issues regarding the frequency’s utilization. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has advanced an initiative to reintroduce the Upper C-Band…
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HHS Announces AI Innovation Initiative for Caregivers
Competitors will be expected to utilize artificial intelligence to help support caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. The Department of Health and Human Services announced that…
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