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FEC moves toward potentially regulating AI deepfakes in campaign ads

The Federal Election Commission has begun a process to potentially regulate AI-generated deepfakes in political ads ahead of the 2024 election, a move advocates say would safeguard voters against a particularly insidious form of election disinformation

The Independent UK

Effort to regulate ‘deepfake’ political ads moves forward - Roll Call

The Federal Election Commission is advancing a nonpartisan advocacy group’s request for rules governing ‘deepfake’ political ads.

Roll Call

Texas Workers, Congressman Launch ‘Thirst Strike’ for Heat Protections

“My brother would still be here if he just had a water break,” said Jasmine Granillo, who’s joining the call for OSHA to save workers from the Texas Legislature.

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IRS steps toward a new free-file tax return system have both supporters and critics mobilizing

Plans by the IRS to test a new electronic free-file tax return system next year have got supporters and critics of the idea mobilizing over whether the government should set up a permanent program to help people file their taxes without needing to pay somebody else to figure out what…

The Independent UK

West Texas gas operators released tons of excess emissions during June heat wave

When sizzling temperatures in June affected the air pressure in pipelines in West Texas, companies in five counties vented millions of pounds of natural gas and other toxins into the air.

The Texas Tribune

Group pushing FCC on deepfake ads submitting new petition

WASHINGTON -- Less than three weeks after the Federal Election Commission deadlocked on a request to develop regulations governing so-called deepfake political ads generated using artificial intelligence tools, a non-partisan advocacy group pushing for the new rules is trying again.

Tribune News Service

Group pushing FCC on deepfake ads submitting new petition - Roll Call

A group whose petition for FCC action on AI-generated deepfake ads was rejected in a 3-3 deadlock last month is trying again.

Roll Call

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Republicans take aim at climate funds in spending bills - Roll Call

Inflation Reduction Act funds are pouring into Biden administration programs to address climate change as GOP lawmakers act to stem the tide.

Roll Call

Pat Toomey's post-Senate jobs are renewing calls to close Washington's revolving door

WASHINGTON — A few weeks before he left the U.S. Senate in January, Pat Toomey helped block the Enablers Act, a bipartisan proposal designed to curtail corruption and money laundering.

Tribune News Service

FEC deadlocks on whether to govern deepfake campaign ads - Roll Call

FEC was deadlocked on new rules for AI-generated deepfake campaign ads, with several commissioners saying the panel lacks jurisdiction.

Roll Call

FTC sues to block Microsoft's takeover of video game maker Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission has sued to block Microsoft from completing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard, the latest antitrust challenge to the proposed merger but one that could hasten its conclusion

The Independent UK

Investigators: Paxton abused power as AG

Paxton broke laws, misspent funds and misused power to benefit a donor, investigators testify

Salon

Consumer group, former advisers file complaint over McCarthy’s release of Jan. 6 riot footage

WASHINGTON — Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen and ethics advisers who served in the White House under President Barack Obama and George W. Bush submitted a complaint to the Office of Congressional Ethics on Tuesday urging an investigation of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s exclusive release of Jan. 6 footage to Fox…

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Consumer group, former advisers file complaint over McCarthy's release of Jan. 6 riot footage - Roll Call

Public Citizen and ethics advisers under Obama and Bush urged an investigation of Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s release of Jan. 6 footage.

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US energy firms use Ukraine war to lock in long-term gas contracts, report says

Oil and gas companies seek expansive contracts to tackle short-term problem of tight European gas supply

Tribune News Service

Manchin pushes stricter electric vehicle credit rules

Sen. Joe Manchin III and the auto industry are pushing for diverging interpretations of tax breaks in Democrats’ climate and health care budget package enacted last year that defray the cost of buying electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Roll Call

Manchin pushes stricter electric vehicle credit rules - Roll Call

Sen. Joe Manchin III and the auto industry are pushing for diverging interpretations of tax breaks in Democrats’ 2022 climate package.

Tribune News Service

GOP bill to protect speech on social media may gag officials

WASHINGTON — The bill that senior House Republicans introduced this month to prohibit federal officials from pressuring social media companies to censor speech has some experts worried it could hamstring government efforts to combat online content that’s widely perceived as harmful, including threats to public safety.

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Businessweek

The World’s Love Affair With Japanese Cars Is Souring

Brands like Toyota have been global favorites for decades. How did they get the shift to electric so wrong?

Tribune News Service

FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation

WASHINGTON — The spectacular collapse of major cryptocurrency exchange FTX is prompting calls for stronger regulation in Congress, where some bipartisan proposals are being characterized as too industry friendly.

Roll Call

FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation - Roll Call

Lawmakers say the collapse of FTX should strengthen the case for Congress to pass legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency industry.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Twitter Prank Spurs Unexpected Scrutiny of Insulin Prices

A Twitter imposter cost a US pharmaceutical giant billions of dollars, but the viral prank triggered another unexpected crisis -- a new wave of scrutiny of the high cost of its insulin. Authentic-looking fake accounts proliferated last week after Twitter rolled out a paid verification service, the latest in a…

Tribune News Service

Regulatory oversight nominee made a career studying regulation

President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the White House’s regulatory office possesses a background in environmental law, has written extensively on federal regulations and has drawn support from peers who served under Democratic and Republican administrations.

Tribune News Service

Scorching summer tests states workplace heat rules

PORTLAND, Ore. — When a record-breaking heat wave settled over the Pacific Northwest in late July, it didn't take long for high temperatures to test the effectiveness of new state safety rules aimed at addressing the effects of climate change on both indoor and outdoor workers.

Tribune News Service

VIEWPOINT 1: The Webb telescope is a bargain

Those spectacular pictures of galaxies forming at a time very near the origin of the universe from the James Webb Space Telescope came at a pretty price: $9.7 billion, to be precise. It is fair to ask, “Is the Webb telescope project worth the price?”

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