Written by Thailand’s Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has released a draft of its planned Financial Business Hub Act, which is in line with the government’s aim of positioning Thailand as a regional financial hub and a critical player in the global economy. The draft act, on which the FPO is accepting comments until January 9, 2025, details […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A bill that would regulate several hemp and delta-8 products in Illinois will not make it across the final line to become law on the last day of session. Governor J.B. Pritzker spoke out against the dangers of the law, and criticized lawmakers in the House of Representatives for not bringing […]
Governments are scrambling to establish regulations to govern AI, citing numerous concerns over data privacy, bias, safety, and more. AI News caught up with Nerijus Šveistys, Senior Legal Counsel at Oxylabs, to understand the state of play when it comes to AI regulation and its potential implications for industries, businesses, and innovation. “The boom of […]
Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Lee Lam Thye said Good Samaritans deserve recognition and support for their courage and compassion in offering aid without fear of legal repercussions. (Facebook pic) KUALA LUMPUR: The Alliance for a Safe Community has expressed its full support for the government’s initiative to introduce a Good Samaritan law, hailing […]
Aron Wright – December 11, 2024 Opinions on sports betting vary in every country of the world: in some regions betting is a controversial topic, in others it is a legal entertainment and a source of income for the national budget. In addition, anyone can make predictions on all types of matches: all it takes […]
A Hong Kong bar operators’ association has started requiring new members to attend lectures on national security, becoming the city’s first catering industry group to implement such a measure. Chin Chun-wing, chairman of the Hong Kong Bar and Club Association, said on Monday that those who joined the group would now have to participate in […]
Last week, Mexico’s Senate approved historic legislation that, once ratified by the states, will enshrine animal protection in the Constitution. The bill was passed unanimously by the Chamber of Deputies on Nov. 12 (450-0) and, on Nov. 20, the Senate approved the measure unanimously as well (117-0). The legislation must now be approved by a […]
Friday, November 22, 2024 The United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources passed U.S. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-Mo.) legislation to designate America’s National Churchill Museum as a National Historic Landmark. “Nearly 80 years ago, Sir Winston Churchill marked the beginning of the Cold War with his ‘Iron Curtain’ speech in Fulton, Missouri. I am proud to honor […]
The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) has examined AI’s impact on the workforce. The report outlines AI’s potential to reshape work environments, boost productivity, and create opportunities—while warning of potential challenges ahead. “Technology has a long history of profoundly reshaping the world of work,” the report begins. From the agricultural revolution to the digital age, each […]
Anthropic has flagged the potential risks of AI systems and calls for well-structured regulation to avoid potential catastrophes. The organisation argues that targeted regulation is essential to harness AI’s benefits while mitigating its dangers. As AI systems evolve in capabilities such as mathematics, reasoning, and coding, their potential misuse in areas like cybersecurity or even […]