Jul 14, 2023

These lawyers are suing over masks, vaccines and more

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Public health experts worry litigation over COVID-19 policies, even if unsuccessful, could result in a spread of vaccine and other medical disinformation. Plus, guardrails for AI and quarterly bank results.

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Is AI regulation having a moment?

by Stephanie Hughes

Jul 14, 2023

We don’t want the rules governing artificial intelligence to be written in blood … or binary.

Beyond U.S. regulatory agencies, countries may soon need to collaborate on global standards for AI.

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COVID-19

How a combination of COVID lawsuits and media coverage keeps misinformation churning

by Darius Tahir

Jul 14, 2023

Even as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes, litigation — whether about vaccines, masks or a range of other public health policies made during the pandemic — isn’t about to end.

People protest against COVID-19 mandates in September 2021 in New York City. Even as the pandemic wanes, COVID litigation is far from over.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jordan Mangi Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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