US Senators, including Sen. Ted Cruz, are considering a bill that would create a regulatory sandbox for artificial intelligence (AI), aiming for a lighter approach than the Biden administration's stance. The leaders of top tech companies, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, appeared before Congress to advocate for reduced regulations, which they claim hinder growth and drive business to China.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/ip-law/tech-ai-company-chiefs-urge-senators-to-tone-down-regulationsChicago Public Schools (MPS) is reducing positions in 17 types of assignments as part of a plan by Superintendent Janice C. Cassellius to reallocate resources from the central office to schools, citing unsatisfactory academic outcomes.
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/education/2025/05/08/what-to-know-about-cassellius-cuts-excessing-at-mps-central-office/83512304007/Google has launched new protections in 2024 to combat fake government service scams, reducing such scams by over 70%. The company is expanding its efforts beyond search results to Chrome and Android devices. Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode now utilizes the AI model Gemini Nano, which analyzes websites in real-time to identify potential dangers. This on-device approach provides instant insight into risky websites, allowing for protection against previously unseen scams.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/how-google-protects-searchers-from-scams-updates-announced/546345/Massachusetts Senate President Karen Spilka is proposing a plan to make public schools phone-free, aiming to reduce distractions in the classroom. The idea was discussed by school administrators and students, with some expressing concerns about the impact on learning.
https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/teachers-students-react-mass-senate-presidents-idea-keep-cell-phones-out-schools/BRRVNEBFERAHXG4CVITUJZSWRA/Google's Automated Created Assets (ACA) in Google Ads can generate new headlines and descriptions for Responsive Search Ads and Performance Max campaigns using existing business information, but this raises concerns about ensuring ads still reflect the strategy. To address this, a disclaimer is displayed when enabling ACA, requiring users to confirm their landing page is accurate and non-misleading, and accepting legal responsibility for any AI-generated content based on their content.
https://www.searchenginejournal.com/how-to-write-better-ad-copy-google-ai-assisted-features/545006/At GC Midwest 2025, Meredith Ritchie, EVP of General Counsel and Chief Ethics & Government Affairs Officer at Alliant Credit Union, discussed the importance of ethics in corporate governance. Donna Haddad, VP of Associate General Counsel at IBM Corporation, emphasized the need for legal teams to be proactive in addressing emerging risks and trends. Patricia Bradley, Vice President and Senior Associate General Counsel at Adtalem Global Education, highlighted the role of lawyers in shaping company culture and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2025/05/08/ny-state-budget-includes-10m-for-private-legal-fees-tied-to-defense-of-lawsuits-by-trump-administration-/The Maine Region School Unit has dropped its policy allowing transgender students to participate in sports according to their self-identified gender, following years of controversy and a lawsuit from the Department of Justice over similar policies in other states. The move comes after a long-standing feud between the state's education officials and President Trump, who had threatened to withdraw federal funding if Maine did not comply with his ban on transgender athletes.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-14689943/Maine-Democrats-Janet-Mills-Donald-Trump-transgender-athlete-feud.htmlThe Punjab government has closed all educational institutions across the province until May 11 due to regional tensions and drone incursions from India. Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat cited national security concerns for the two-day closure, which will resume on May 12. The decision comes amid heightened instability following a series of drone strikes allegedly carried out by India, with at least 25 drones downed in Pakistan, including Israeli-made Harop loitering munitions recovered from Lahore and other areas.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40361700/punjab-schools-to-remain-closed-till-may-11-amid-indian-aggressionA student is struggling with balancing academic pressures, hunger, and emotional needs at home. They feel overwhelmed by the demands of school and long for a break from these stresses, highlighting the need for support in managing daily life's complexities.
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