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politics-and-policy16 minutes ago

Housing AI boom collides with retreat of anti-bias safeguards

AI is increasingly used to decide housing outcomes like loans and leases, but the Trump administration is rolling back long-standing disparate-impact protections, with HUD and the CFPB proposing rules that limit regulators’ ability to challenge biased algorithmic decisions. Supporters say looser oversight prevents overreach and lets math-based tools help lenders; critics warn this could normalize discrimination since AI models learn from biased data. The change leaves room for future administrations to undo reforms and keeps ongoing debates about how to police fairness in housing tech.

via Politico|
#artificial-intelligence#civil-rights#disparate-impact
politics9 hours ago

RFK Jr.'s MAHA push reshapes public appetite for regulating Big Food and Drugs, POLITICO finds

A POLITICO poll of 3,851 U.S. adults finds broad bipartisan support for regulating food and drug makers, with Republicans more aligned than Democrats to restrictions on ultraprocessed foods, dyes, pesticides, and junk-food advertising; Kennedy's Make America Healthy Again agenda is pushing corporate reform, prompting brands to tweak recipes and push for tighter FDA oversight while lobbying climbs. The findings highlight a GOP fault line over MAHA priorities and a public trend toward viewing corporate America as corrupt, pressuring executives to adjust PR and policy positions even as Trump leans into tougher regulation in some areas.

via Politico|
#big-food#big-pharma#maha
Texas Judge Halts Hemp-Product Ban Amid Legal Challenge
politics23 hours ago

Texas Judge Halts Hemp-Product Ban Amid Legal Challenge

A Texas district judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order delaying enforcement of new rules that would restrict hemp-derived products like smokable THCA flower, in a lawsuit arguing regulators overstepped their authority by bypassing lawmakers. The pause lets the broader case proceed as plaintiffs challenge a post-decarboxylation “total delta-9 THC” calculation; a hearing on a longer injunction is set for April 23. The suit also targets steep new licensing fees, while Texas moves forward with medical cannabis licensing expansion and public polls show Texans divided on cannabis policy.

via Marijuana Moment|
#cannabis#hemp#judiciary
Autonomous AI Labs Are Accelerating Biology—And Heightening New Risks
science-tech1 day ago

Autonomous AI Labs Are Accelerating Biology—And Heightening New Risks

AI-powered cloud laboratories can autonomously design and run thousands of biological experiments, slashing costs and speeding protein design, but governance and safety measures have not kept pace. The technology raises dual-use concerns and potential misuse, prompting calls for stronger DNA screening, model evaluations, and coordinated international frameworks to manage AI-driven biology while preserving innovation.

via The Conversation|
#ai#automation#biology
Stablecoin Yield Ban Would Offer Little Shield to Bank Lending, White House Says
economy2 days ago

Stablecoin Yield Ban Would Offer Little Shield to Bank Lending, White House Says

A White House analysis finds that prohibiting yields on stablecoins would have only a modest impact on bank lending. Baseline results show removing stablecoin yield increases lending by about $2.1 billion with a net welfare cost of $800 million (0.02% lending rise; 6.6 to 1 cost-benefit). Large banks would supply about 76% of the new lending, with community banks around 24% (~$500 million, 0.026%). Even under extreme, implausible assumptions, aggregate lending rises to at most $531 billion (4.4%), only if the stablecoin market expands sixfold and the Fed rethinks its monetary framework; community banks could still gain up to $129 billion (6.7%). The report concludes the yield ban would do little to protect bank lending while sacrificing potential consumer benefits from competitive yields.

via The White House (.gov)|
#bank-lending#clarity-act#economy
Kalshi CEO: Prediction markets let users be the house, unlike sportsbooks
business2 days ago

Kalshi CEO: Prediction markets let users be the house, unlike sportsbooks

Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour argues on Axios that sportsbooks are designed to push winners out and lure losers with promos, profiting from built-in margins, while prediction markets simply connect buyers and sellers with Kalshi taking a fee as facilitator; in effect, the house is the bettor in prediction markets. Regulation—potential state rules and a future Supreme Court decision—could determine how these markets are overseen.

via NBC Sports|
#business#kalshi#prediction-markets
Glow-up hype vs. safety: experts warn against unapproved injectable peptides
health11 days ago

Glow-up hype vs. safety: experts warn against unapproved injectable peptides

Influencers hype injectable peptides as a quick fix for acne, hair, pain and UTIs, but most are research-use only and sold online through unregulated channels. Benefits cited in marketing aren’t supported by robust clinical data, and contents, purity and safe dosing are unknown, posing risks such as skin cancers from tanning peptides, kidney issues and immune reactions. Even promising candidates like retatrutide require further trials to establish dosing and side effects, and using them without a doctor’s supervision can be dangerous. The piece cites experts from the Australian Medical Association and the University of Adelaide and notes a claim by US official RFK Jr. about approving peptide drugs for public sale.

via The Guardian|
#health#health-safety#misinformation
Prosecutors Examine Polymarket Bets for Potential Insider Trading
business11 days ago

Prosecutors Examine Polymarket Bets for Potential Insider Trading

U.S. prosecutors in New York met with Polymarket to discuss how existing insider-trading laws might apply to suspicious bets, though no accusations have been made. The piece notes notable bets and ongoing regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets, including Polymarket’s US relaunch after a prior ban and Kalshi’s regulatory challenges, as markets grow in popularity and proponents push for stronger integrity rules.

via Gizmodo|
#business#insider-trading#kalshi
technology11 days ago

AI in Everyday Life Surges While Trust Slips, Quinnipiac Poll Finds

A Quinnipiac national poll finds Americans are using AI more in daily life but remain wary: trust in AI-generated information is low (only about 21% say they trust it most or almost all of the time), a majority (55%) think AI will do more harm than good in day-to-day life, and 70% expect AI to reduce job opportunities with Gen Z the most pessimistic about the labor market. Americans call for greater transparency and regulation, oppose AI for military targeting at higher rates, yet hold nuanced views on AI in healthcare, education, and political ads. The survey of 1,397 adults (±3.3 percentage points) also shows widespread experience with AI tools and varying confidence in spotting AI-generated media across generations.

via Quinnipiac University Poll|
#ai#gen-z#jobs
Regulatory rethink: FDA weighs adding peptides and non-food ingredients to supplements
policy12 days ago

Regulatory rethink: FDA weighs adding peptides and non-food ingredients to supplements

Industry groups are pressing the FDA to broaden dietary-supplement rules beyond food-derived ingredients to include substances like peptides and probiotics, prompting a public meeting on how a 1994 framework could accommodate non-traditional ingredients while grappling with safety, oversight, and the balance between innovation and consumer protection.

via PBS|
#dietary-supplements#fda#peptides
Ohio Tightens Marijuana Rules, Bans Cross-State Purchases and Slashes Extract Potency
policy13 days ago

Ohio Tightens Marijuana Rules, Bans Cross-State Purchases and Slashes Extract Potency

Ohio’s March 20 law tightens cannabis and hemp rules: importing or shipping recreational cannabis into Ohio is banned; public use is restricted; edibles must stay in original packaging; opened products must be kept out of the driver’s reach; sharing is limited; home growing remains with strict plant counts; violations can carry penalties and affect unemployment benefits; extract potency is capped at 70% (35% for plants); no cross-border purchases and limited delivery pending rules; edibles can’t resemble children-appealing shapes; tax revenue rules shift and the social equity fund is scrapped; last year’s recreational sales topped $836 million.

via Marijuana Moment|
#hemp#marijuana#ohio
Timely trades before Trump announcements spark calls for probe
us-politics13 days ago

Timely trades before Trump announcements spark calls for probe

Reuters identified four notably timed trades ahead of Trump’s announcements, prompting concerns about insider trading and the oversight of prediction markets. The White House reiterated that ethics rules bar federal officials from profiting on nonpublic information, while regulators like the CFTC and DOJ say they are monitoring such activity amid ongoing debates over platform rules for Polymarket and Kalshi. The highlighted trades include 2025 option bets before tariffs were paused, a January 2026 bet on Maduro’s ouster on Polymarket, bets linked to the Iran conflict in February, and a $500 million oil futures wager shortly before Trump delayed an energy attack. Experts warn that proving insider trading in commodities and prediction markets is complex, underscoring calls for clearer regulatory guidance.

via The Independent|
#ethics#insider-trading#prediction-markets
EPA shifts DEF policy, promising billions in relief for farmers and truckers
environment15 days ago

EPA shifts DEF policy, promising billions in relief for farmers and truckers

The EPA, led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, announced new guidance to remove Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) sensors on diesel equipment and allow NOx-sensor-based software updates to monitor emissions. EPA says this will curb DEF-system failures that cause sudden speed reductions and outages, delivering about $13.79 billion in annual savings for Americans (including $4.4 billion for farmers) while keeping emissions standards intact. The move builds on February 2026 Right to Repair guidance and August 2025 actions, with ongoing data review from manufacturers and plans for further deregulatory steps for future vehicles.

via U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov)|
#def#environment#epa