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New EU-wide rules will require labelling for artificially generated images, audio, and text designed to look authentic. The regulation takes effect on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Actual compliance and enforcement remain to be seen.
France has passed a national law banning social media accounts for children under 15. The legislation makes France the first EU country to enact such a ban. Enforcement will not begin until September 2026, as age verification systems still need to be fully developed.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act, a state-wide law prohibiting surveillance pricing. The law makes New Jersey the third US state to enact such a ban, according to reporting by the Guardian. The implementation timeline for the law has not been specified.
New Zealand's national ban on greyhound racing is now in effect. As a result, at least two chartered flights are being arranged to relocate up to 150 greyhounds to Australia. The flights are still being planned and have not yet occurred.
A new Virginia law requires employers to include salary ranges in job postings and prohibits asking about salary history. This rule applies statewide. The law took effect on July 1, 2026, so it is in the early stages of implementation and long-term effects are unknown.
Utah enacted a statewide law prohibiting 1-to-1 device-per-student ratios for students in kindergarten through third grade. The policy took effect in July 2026 but allows exceptions for state standardized tests. The law is newly enacted, and its implementation details and enforcement may vary.
New Jersey enacted a statewide law banning the sale of sensitive consumer data. The law has been signed but may take time to go into effect or require regulatory implementation.