On the Senate floor a lawmaker urged immediate congressional action to reduce 'catastrophic' risks from advanced AI, saying they and Senator Warner will press bills 'in the coming days' if other lawmakers do not move to address the issue.

Pope Leo XIV called for sweeping international regulation of artificial intelligence, warning that unchecked technological development could threaten democracy, human

After public comment and committee recommendation, the Warren County Commission unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on high‑capacity computing facilities (AI/data centers, large crypto mining) to allow study of infrastructure, safety and land-use implications and to pursue a private act with the state legislature.

Committee to study drone market vulnerabilities and assess security risks over one year.

After a staff presentation, the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen adopted a zoning text amendment that defines data centers and cryptocurrency mining, requires a 100‑foot setback and a 500‑foot buffer from residential zones for principal uses, and mandates layered sound studies and Board of Zoning Appeals review via special exception.

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Staff asked the commission whether Grantsville should define and potentially allow 'advanced technology and data infrastructure centers' in city code; staff proposed requiring on‑site water and power, and commissioners discussed noise, light trespass, tax revenue, job potential and next steps to draft performance standards.

The committee voted 8–0 to pass House Bill 35 44, which would prohibit minors from accessing AI social companions and authorize civil penalties enforced by the attorney general; the sponsor described the measure as a "lifeguard type scenario" and cited research and youth self-harm incidents.

City legal staff recommended researching impacts and drafting findings before enacting a moratorium on data centers. Council voted to schedule a public hearing Sept. 3 to consider an ordinance imposing a moratorium not to exceed 12 months on development approvals for data centers and cryptocurrency mining facilities.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the establishment of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Office within the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), positioning Australia as a global leader in AI governance. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive regulatory framework that balances innovation with ethical standards, addressing concerns around data privacy, algorithmic bias, and workforce impact. The new office will collaborate with industry stakeholders, academia, and international partners to develop policies that foster responsible AI development. Key priorities include setting national standards for AI transparency, establishing oversight mechanisms, and supporting workforce upskilling. This move follows growing global pressure to regulate AI technologies, with Australia seeking to leverage its strengths in tech innovation while mitigating risks. The government has emphasized the importance of public consultation in shaping the framework, with draft guidelines expected by mid-2024. The initiative reflects Australia's commitment to shaping the future of AI while ensuring it aligns with democratic values and societal needs.

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A witness told a confirmation hearing that advanced artificial intelligence is real and requires guardrails, citing industry actors such as Anthropic and arguing corporate leaders' public calls for limits show the technology's seriousness.

Asked about AI regulation, the President said the U.S. is 'leading China in AI' and that 'whoever wins AI wins,' while also noting an increase in factory and auto-plant construction domestically.

Planning staff proposed a one-year moratorium on AI data centers to give time for drafting land-use and permitting language; the board recommended the moratorium (4-0) and asked staff to plan public hearings and a draft schedule for code changes.

Dozens of parents urged the San Luis Coastal Unified board to restrict classroom Chromebook and phone use, ban AI for students and audit ed‑tech spending after reports that students accessed adult content and an LLM briefly appeared on district devices.

Following public interest in data-center proposals, commissioners debated whether to place a moratorium or change zoning to make data centers a conditional use. One commissioner said they would recuse themselves from future AI/data-center discussions because of ties to a utility provider.

Planner Darlene Green presented a draft prohibition on large data centers (including colocation, server farms and cryptocurrency mining) while explicitly exempting institutional server rooms. Council debated definitions, water and power impacts and whether to carve out Brightspeed’s existing facility; council ultimately removed the related ordinances from tonight’s agenda pending follow‑up.

After staff and public discussion about how to define a 'data center,' the board amended the proposed retroactive moratorium to a roughly 100,000‑square‑foot threshold (or equivalent megawatt measure) and voted to recommend the moratorium for certification to a town vote.

The commission recommended that city council allow commercial drone deliveries in general commercial zones as a conditional use with FAA compliance, a 250-foot buffer from residential boundaries, limits on video retention, and provisions for pilot certification and aircraft frangibility.

The official said the settlement will require independent auditing, improved age verification, stronger parental controls and monitoring of harmful content, and that many provisions align with a recent legislative report.

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During public comment, citizens asked for a one‑year moratorium on data centers and battery projects to study environmental and water impacts; a separate speaker urged continued use of a school resource officer for student safety.

The committee endorsed the City Commission's recent 12-month moratorium on data centers, battery storage and crypto mining and recommended the city assemble an ad hoc, multi-stakeholder review (including ECC representation) to develop zoning and regulatory responses.