#regulation

#regulation

In March, technology columnist Kevin Roose argued that people and institutions are unprepared for current AI systems and lack a plan to manage associated risks.

The number of households behind on their energy bills has soared by 86,000 in the year to April, figures obtained by the Irish Independent confirm.

Nicotine pouches are being made appealing to children with special flavours and packaging mimicking sweets, and there is currently no legislation restricting their sale to minors.

Regulation was acting like a boot on the neck of business, choking off enterprise and innovation. Cutting red tape would have a ripple effect on the whole economy.

Dakota aims to combine both corners of finance, utilizing stablecoins to facilitate transactions and attract non-crypto customers, thus positioning itself uniquely in the evolving fintech landscape.

Market-driven forces, like preventing reputational damage stemming from unassessed and underperforming systems and increasing customer trust, may provide a 'competitive advantage' incentive for companies to voluntarily adopt assurance.

California's small businesses face immense challenges, particularly from trial attorneys exploiting the Americans With Disabilities Act. These legal ambushes often target technical infractions with no ill intent.

Gambling behaviour in the UK is shifting towards overseas sites, especially in Curaçao and Malta, complicating regulation and tax collection.

Mayor Adams's administration plans to launch a new 'Department of Sustainable Delivery' in early 2024, aimed at regulating app companies responsible for the chaos in the delivery industry.

Apple's recently introduced tiered service scheme in Europe, mandated by regulators, allows developers to opt out of certain services, reflecting difficulties between Apple and regulatory bodies.

The actions of individuals involved in suspicious digital projects call into question the effectiveness of supervisory mechanisms and threaten to tarnish the reputation of the entire industry.

Although supporters of the reform argue that removing the exemption is essential for combating fraud and improving data quality on the Companies House register, critics in the business community reveal that such changes would impose extensive additional costs and regulatory burdens on smaller firms.

The UK operates under a centralised gambling system overseen by the UK Gambling Commission. This framework ensures strict oversight, consumer protection, and fairness across all forms of gambling.

The product, advertised as a natural sleep aid for children, has raised serious safety concerns because it allegedly contains significant levels of melatonin, a prescription-only drug.

A proposed new licensing system for London's pedicabs aims to address issues like unregulated fares, unsafe drivers, and noise pollution, potentially implementing changes by next summer.

"The loss of his long-standing career is an inevitable consequence of that conduct."

The consultation revealed overwhelming support for regulating pedicabs, a form of unregulated public transport in London, with calls for safety measures and standards.

"The fact that she was safe to cross the road and this happened, is unacceptable," Nichola says. "There are no rules and regulations in place for these electric bikes."

AliExpress fails to adequately enforce its penalty policy regarding traders repeatedly posting illegal content, risking further illegal product dissemination under the Digital Services Act.