The House Energy and Commerce Committee has unexpectedly stalled the markup of the KOSA and COPPA 2.0 online safety bills. This deep dive explores the legislative fractures, the 'duty of care' controversy, and the unlikely coalition of civil liberties groups and tech lobbyists that halted the most significant tech regulation in decades.
The EU is diluting its AI Act, delaying full enforcement to 2027 amid U.S. pressure, Big Tech lobbying, and innovation fears. This pragmatic shift aims to boost competitiveness but draws criticism for eroding digital rights. It reflects broader transatlantic tensions in global AI governance.
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