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- 1U.S. and Russia weaken human oversight rules for AI weapons●U.S., Russia stripped human oversight from global AI weapons pact
The United States and Russia successfully removed requirements for human oversight from a global agreement on autonomous weapons, according to Washington Post reporting. The move weakened an international effort to regulate so-called killer AI, drawing criticism from arms-control advocates who warn that weapons could select and engage targets without meaningful human control.
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California has moved to expand healthier meal options for children at restaurants, a step promoted with support from the American Heart Association. The change encourages restaurants to offer more nutritious default choices, such as water or milk with kids' meals instead of sugary drinks. Health advocates welcomed the move as part of broader efforts to fight childhood obesity, while industry groups continue to watch how the rules affect businesses.