Tag: Executive order (United States)

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FTC Removes AI Risk Warnings and Open-Source Guidance Under New Leadership

The FTC has removed multiple blog posts from the Lina Khan era addressing AI risks and open-source models. These deletions align with a broader pattern of government content removal affecting climate, health, and diversity information across federal agencies.

FTC Removes AI Risk Assessments and Open-Source Guidance

The Federal Trade Commission has removed three significant blog posts from the Lina Khan era that addressed artificial intelligence risks and open-source models, according to reports from Wired. The deleted content included posts titled “On Open-Weights Foundation Models,” “Consumers Are Voicing Concerns About AI,” and “AI and the Risk of Consumer Harm,” with the latter specifically noting the agency was “taking note of AI’s potential for real-world instances of harm.”

by Priya Kapoor
LegalPolicy

Federal Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Lawsuit Against Trump’s Energy Executive Orders

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by young climate activists seeking to block President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders. While acknowledging climate change evidence, the court ruled it lacked authority to grant the requested injunction against the administration’s energy policies.

Federal Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Challenge to Trump Energy Policies

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by young climate activists seeking to block several of President Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders, according to court documents filed Wednesday. US District Judge Dana Christensen ruled that while plaintiffs presented compelling climate evidence, the court lacked authority to grant the sweeping injunction requested against the administration’s energy policies.

by Priya Kapoor
GovernmentPolicy

Trump Administration Implements New Federal Hiring Restrictions After Freeze Expires

The Trump administration has replaced its federal hiring freeze with new restrictions requiring political appointee approval for government positions. Critics suggest the changes could politicize the federal workforce while the administration claims they ensure accountability in hiring practices.

New Federal Hiring Restrictions Implemented

President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order replacing the expired federal hiring freeze with permanent restrictions that require political appointee approval for most government hiring positions. According to reports, the order came into effect Wednesday as the administration’s initial hiring freeze, implemented on January 20, reached its expiration date.

by Priya Kapoor