The FIRE organization has expressed concerns over a new bill that could potentially harm regular people with its $100 minimum threshold for reporting misinformation on social media. The bill's language, which includes examples of "media" that may not accurately reflect reality, has raised First Amendment concerns. Sam Hooper, counsel for the Institute of Justice, warned that such measures could stifle political satire and parody, essential tools for American criticism of those in power.
https://gizmodo.com/texas-house-passes-bill-that-criminalizes-using-altered-media-in-political-ads-without-disclosure-2000599845At 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/2025/05/09/litigating-medflight-crashes-continuing-trends-and-legal-issues/Gemini Nano AI, a cutting-edge technology developed by Google, has been integrated into the Chrome browser to protect users from scam websites. The new feature uses machine learning algorithms to identify and block malicious sites in real-time, providing an additional layer of security for Chrome users. This move is part of Gemini's efforts to combat online fraud and enhance user safety on the web.
https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/gemini-nano-ai-now-protecting-chrome-users-from-scam-websites-new-report-reveals-how-ai-is-combating-online-fraud-11746780829235.htmlThe rise of AI-powered search engines has sparked concerns about the potential loss of diverse content sources and the impact on smaller, independent websites. Many argue that creators will be incentivized to produce low-quality or biased content if they are not adequately compensated for their work. For instance, Google's reliance on AI-generated content may lead to a homogenization of information, as seen in its recent partnership with news aggregator app, Apple News. This could stifle the growth of smaller, independent sites that rely on advertising revenue and reader engagement to sustain themselves.
https://www.techspot.com/news/107859-cloudflare-ceo-warns-ai-zero-click-internet-killing.htmlGoogle has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit alleging systemic racial bias against Black employees. The settlement covers over 4,000 employees in California and New York and requires judge approval. Plaintiffs claim Google's corporate culture discriminates against Blacks, steering them to lower-level jobs, paying less, downgrading performance ratings, and denying advancement opportunities. April Curley, a former employee hired to expand outreach to historically Black colleges, alleged she was denied promotions, stereotyped as an "angry" Black woman, and fired after six years. Google denies wrongdoing but agreed to settle, stating it complies with all applicable laws.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/05/09/google-settles-black-employees039-racial-bias-lawsuit-for-50-millionThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed its final, intermediate and post qualification examinations scheduled for May 9 to 14 due to the tense security situation in the country. The new dates will be announced at a later time.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/icai-postpones-intermediate-final-exams-1877882Indonesia aims to strengthen collaboration with Mongolia through joint research and education initiatives. Minister Brian Yuliarto announced plans for professor exchanges, mobility programs, and scholarships for Mongolian lecturers at a meeting with Ambassador Enkhtaivan Dashnyam in Jakarta. The Indonesian government is committed to expanding higher education cooperation in Asia, with a focus on building an inclusive and sustainable future through education.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/354641/indonesia-strengthens-higher-education-partnership-with-mongolia?utm_source=antaranews&utm_medium=desktop&utm_campaign=top_newsIndonesia's Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Lestari Moerdijat, emphasizes the need for immediate action to address obstacles in inclusive education. The lack of readiness among educational institutions and parents' reluctance to accept children with disabilities learning together are major hurdles. According to 2024 data from Statistics Indonesia, 17.85% of people with disabilities aged above five years have not received formal education, compared to 5.04% for non-disabled individuals. Moerdijat stresses the importance of involving stakeholders and promoting an inclusive education ecosystem, as well as preparing teachers with an inclusive perspective.
https://en.antaranews.com/news/354681/mpr-calls-for-joint-efforts-to-achieve-inclusive-educationThe Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE) will soon announce the details of the Kerala SSLC result process for 2025. Last year, the pass percentage was 99.69%, with 71,831 students securing A+ grades. To check their scores, students can use their registration number and date of birth on websites such as pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in, sllcexam.kerala.gov.in, results.kite.kerala.gov.in, or through DigiLocker by logging in with their credentials.
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