Is It Time to End Animal Testing? | The Regulatory Review
Jan 13, 2024 · Over 110 million animals die in U.S. laboratories used for animal testing every year. Their deaths are painful, as lab animals subjected to testing are often immobilized, mutilated, and exposed to toxic substances.. The safety of many medications and consumer products, such as cosmetics, food additives, and cleaners, is evaluated through animal testing. . The United States has one of the ...
Decreasing Distracted Driving Danger | The Regulatory Review
Sep 28, 2024 · Drivers across America know the phrase “Stay alive, don’t text and drive.” Yet crashes caused by distracted drivers kill nine people every day in the United States.. Distracted driving broadly includes visual, manual, and cognitive distractions—and texting while driving creates all three of these distraction types. Over 12 percent of fatal crashes involving distracted driving in 2022 ...
Preventing Payola in the Music Industry | The Regulatory Review
Jul 6, 2024 · Why are some songs played constantly on the radio? Some songs are promoted by sponsors who pay to play a particular song on the radio. This pay-for-play exchange, where artists or labels pay broadcasters for air time, is called “payola.”. Scholars disagree on the level of harm payola presents to the music industry. Some argue modern music is pulled by consumers more than conglomerates.
The Rise of AI and Technology in Immigration Enforcement
Mar 23, 2024 · As the use and capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology increase, so do the potential risks in immigration enforcement practices.. In an Executive Order issued late last year, President Joseph R. Biden established new guidelines for the safe use of AI. The Order outlines how the new guidelines can better protect Americans from the privacy risks posed by AI.
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Reducing Barriers to Glucose Monitoring | The Regulatory Review
Sep 25, 2024 · Two million people living with diabetes lack health insurance. But access to health insurance predicts whether individuals with diabetes will receive high-quality diabetes care.. Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took action to …
Estimating the Impact of Regulation on Business
Feb 28, 2024 · Regulation is costly. The federal government estimates that regulations cost American businesses roughly $300 billion annually, only $53 billion less than firms spend on corporate income taxes. But do all businesses feel the same economic pressure from regulations? According to one group of scholars, no.
Increasing Protections for Farm Animals | The Regulatory Review
Oct 10, 2024 · One in three Americans are concerned about animal welfare. Yet only 20 percent know the conditions under which most dairy, eggs, and meat products they consume are produced.. In a recent article, professor Valerie J. Watnick of Baruch College, stresses that federal regulators must take proactive measures to prevent farm animal cruelty and increase consumer transparency of farming practices.
The Social Responsibility of Social Media Platforms
Dec 21, 2021 · One in three people globally use social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. These platforms act as breeding grounds for viral cartoon memes and trendy dance choreography, as well as widespread social movements and vibrant displays of activism.. But social media also has a dark side. Disinformation, hate speech, revenge pornography, harassment, terrorism activity, and sex ...
Navigating Genetic Data Privacy and Law Enforcement Access
Oct 5, 2024 · Nearly all newborns in the United States automatically provide their genetic information at birth through mandatory health screening programs. With a prick of the needle, hospital staff collect blood samples from the newborn’s heel and test for a range of genetic and metabolic disorders. After the screening is complete, the residual blood samples often remain in storage for years, typically ...