Canada’s government told the regulator to back off plans to charge streaming platforms like Netflix more, signaling political pushback against fee hikes and aiming to protect consumers and fair competition.
The Verge reports that the Trump White House reversed course on AI oversight—moving toward federal review of pre‑market AI models—after Anthropic’s Mythos raised national-security alarms, while David Sacks’s influence as AI/crypto czar waned and more agencies gained authority (CAISI/NIST) to test frontier AI; international regulatory pressure and geopolitical events underscore the shift toward tighter tech rules.
A regulator has filed a lawsuit against an anti-police activist, accusing him of misusing charity funds for personal expenses. The legal action highlights concerns over financial accountability within activist organizations.
Erin DuPree, the first cannabis regulator in Minnesota, has resigned from her position after allegations surfaced that she sold illegal products through her company, Loonacy Cannabis Co. DuPree, who was appointed by Governor Tim Walz, denied knowingly selling noncompliant products and stated that she removed them from inventory once she became aware. However, she acknowledged that her presence had become a distraction and would hinder the important work of the Office of Cannabis Management, which is responsible for regulating and establishing the cannabis market in the state.
The New York regulator is set to implement stricter standards for cryptocurrency listings and delistings, aiming to enhance investor protection and market integrity. The move comes as part of the state's ongoing efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency industry and prevent fraudulent activities.