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technology22 days ago

States push AI safeguards despite Trump’s hands-off stance

Across the U.S., Republican and Democratic leaders are advancing stronger AI safety rules even as President Trump promotes a hands-off approach. California is weighing a special legislative session and has already enacted AI-safety measures, while Florida has sued major AI firms and backed criminal penalties for illegal chatbot use. Utah calls for federal action and a national floor, and New York and Pennsylvania are pursuing additional state-level safeguards. The White House says a federal framework is in the works, but state efforts proliferate as the AI debate intensifies ahead of midterms.

via politico.com|
#ai-regulation#california#federal-framework
Preventive label doesn't guarantee free breast MRIs
health-policy1 month ago

Preventive label doesn't guarantee free breast MRIs

A high-risk Washington woman faced a $1,200 bill for an annual breast MRI that was preapproved as a preventive measure, highlighting that federal rules don’t require free preventive MRIs for all cases (especially dense breasts) and that coverage varies—often leaving self-insured plans and state laws unable to guarantee no-cost imaging. The takeaway is to check state coverage rules, seek patient navigation, and shop around or time imaging to reduce out-of-pocket costs.

via Daily Kos|
#breast-mri#cost-sharing#health-policy
Senators Seek Amendment to Shield State Bans on Men in Women’s Sports
politics2 months ago

Senators Seek Amendment to Shield State Bans on Men in Women’s Sports

Three Republican senators Hawley, Banks and Tuberville filed an amendment to the Protect College Sports Act to strike a subparagraph and add language intended to preserve state laws banning biological men from competing in women’s sports, arguing the bill should not overturn such bans. Critics say the tweak could allow preemption of other state protections for women’s sports, undermining the 27 states with bans. The move comes as the bill advances toward a Senate floor vote before an upcoming recess, with additional co‑sponsors and support from the Big Ten and SEC, while opponents and some Black caucus voices push back and cautions about timing and scope remain.

via On3|
#amendment#college-sports#politics
States Brace for Transgender Sports Fallout After Supreme Court Ruling
politics3 months ago

States Brace for Transgender Sports Fallout After Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court ruling affirms states’ power to regulate transgender athletes in girls’ sports, but the country remains split: 27 states have laws protecting bans, 23 lack such laws, and 19 still allow transgender athletes in girls’ events, with four relying on school or athletic-association policies instead of formal state statutes. California and Illinois vow to maintain their protections, while Nevada’s governor is pushing for new legislation in response to the decision. The piece surveys a broad patchwork of approaches across many states, notes ongoing lawsuits and policy fights, and suggests the debate over balancing fair play with transgender protections will continue into the next legislative cycle.

via Fox News|
#gender-identity#politics#sports-policy
Physician Assistants Push for a New Name and Greater Autonomy
healthcare8 months ago

Physician Assistants Push for a New Name and Greater Autonomy

The New York Times Upshot reports that physician assistants are seeking to rebrand themselves as “physician associates” and win broader clinical powers, a change gaining traction in states like Oregon, New Hampshire, and Maine. The PA workforce has grown dramatically since 2000, but the push to rename the role is contentious among physicians and professional groups. State regulations on supervision, collaboration, and prescribing rights remain varied, meaning the move is as much about professional identity as it is about real authority in practice.

via The New York Times|
#healthcare#healthcare-policy#physician-assistants
States Act Quickly to Regulate Facial Recognition Amid Federal Void
privacy-and-technology1 year ago

States Act Quickly to Regulate Facial Recognition Amid Federal Void

States are increasingly enacting laws to regulate biometric data collection amid a lack of federal regulation, with some cases leading to large settlements with tech companies. However, enforcement is challenging, especially against overseas companies like PimEyes, which operate beyond U.S. jurisdiction. Public concern about privacy and facial recognition technology is growing, but federal legislation remains stalled due to industry lobbying.

via NPR|
#biometric-data#facial-recognition#privacy-and-technology