The European Union is poised to enhance the digital security landscape significantly with the establishment of a cybersecurity certification scheme for digital identity wallets. This new initiative, overseen by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), encompasses a critical range of standards and procedures aimed at protecting users’ personal information while enabling smooth cross-border usability […]
California Set to Mandate Clothing Recycling as Wardrobe Waste Grows
The state of California is on the brink of a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the escalating problem of fashion and textile waste. A new bill, titled the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, seeks to shift the responsibility of recycling clothing from consumers to manufacturers. If passed, this legislation will enable Californians to drop off unwanted […]
New Law Limits Smartphone Use in California Schools
California has taken a significant step forward in addressing mental health concerns related to smartphone usage in educational settings. Recent legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom aims to curb excessive phone use in schools, reflecting a growing awareness across the nation regarding the detrimental effects of smartphones on students’ focus and well-being. Studies have increasingly […]
New California Laws Safeguard Actors from AI Exploitation
In a significant move for the entertainment industry, California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted two crucial pieces of legislation aimed at protecting actors and performers from the unauthorized use of their digital likenesses through artificial intelligence (AI). These laws respond to growing concerns about how rapidly advancing AI technologies are reshaping the creative landscape, threatening […]