Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution

Although most Americans believe dietary supplements are safe, these products often make health claims that are unproven or downright false.

Katie Suleta, PhD Candidate in Medicine and Health, George Washington University • conversation
Feb. 6, 2024 ~10 min

Are social media apps ‘dangerous products’? 2 scholars explain how the companies rely on young users but fail to protect them

As legislators rail against social media companies, the companies continue to put millions of young people at risk. Here’s how − and what can be done about it.

Sara Parker, Research Analyst at the Media Ecosystem Observatory, McGill University • conversation
Feb. 1, 2024 ~9 min


A Supreme Court ruling on fishing for herring could sharply curb federal regulatory power

An important but controversial legal doctrine, known as Chevron deference, is at issue in two fishing cases. The outcome could affect many sectors across the nation.

Robin Kundis Craig, Robert C. Packard Trustee Chair in Law, University of Southern California • conversation
Jan. 10, 2024 ~10 min

'Inert' ingredients in pesticides may be more toxic to bees than scientists thought

Inert ingredients are added for purposes other than killing pests and are not required under federal law to be tested for safety or identified on pesticide labels.

Jennie L. Durant, Research Affiliate in Human Ecology, University of California, Davis • conversation
Dec. 5, 2023 ~10 min

Michigan pipeline standoff could affect water protection and Indigenous rights across the US

A pipeline that has carried Canadian oil and gas across Wisconsin and Michigan for 70 years has become a symbol of fossil fuel politics and a test of local regulatory power.

Mike Shriberg, Professor of Practice & Engagement, School for Environment & Sustainability, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 16, 2023 ~11 min

Ever-larger cars and trucks are causing a safety crisis on US streets – here's how communities can fight back

Cars are getting bigger on US roads, and that’s increasing pedestrian and cyclist deaths. A transport scholar identifies community-level strategies for making streets safer.

Kevin J. Krizek, Professor of Environmental Design, University of Colorado Boulder • conversation
Aug. 2, 2023 ~9 min

FTC probe of OpenAI: Consumer protection is the opening salvo of US AI regulation

The Federal Trade Commission’s investigation of ChatGPT maker OpenAI shows that the US government is beginning to get serious about regulating AI.

Anjana Susarla, Professor of Information Systems, Michigan State University • conversation
July 18, 2023 ~7 min

Will faster federal reviews speed up the clean energy shift? Two legal scholars explain what the National Environmental Policy Act does and doesn't do

Do environmental reviews improve projects or delay them and drive up costs? Two legal scholars explain how the law works and how it could influence the ongoing transition to renewable energy.

James Salzman, Professor of Environmental Law, University of California, Los Angeles • conversation
June 8, 2023 ~10 min


The UK wants to export its model of AI regulation, but it's doubtful the world will want it

Rishi Sunak is pitching the UK as a hub for AI regulation, but some experts doubt its appeal.

Albert Sanchez-Graells, Professor of Economic Law and Co-Director of the Centre for Global Law and Innovation, University of Bristol • conversation
June 7, 2023 ~7 min

How can Congress regulate AI? Erect guardrails, ensure accountability and address monopolistic power

Figuring out how to regulate AI is a difficult challenge, and that’s even before tackling the problem of the small number of big companies that control the technology.

Anjana Susarla, Professor of Information Systems, Michigan State University • conversation
May 30, 2023 ~10 min

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