Hacker News with Generative AI: Policy

Schools Should Pursue Excellence (educationprogress.org)
For over half a century, inspired by visions of equity, American education has pursued an intoxicating dream: that with the right policies, the right funding, the right teaching methods, we could make every child learn the same ideas, the same way, at the same pace.
Education, Policy, Equity
27 points by apsec112 15 hours ago | 25 comments
Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies (whitehouse.gov)
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Government, Policy, Accountability, Executive Orders
144 points by Red_Tarsius 1 day ago | 2 comments
"Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies" – Executive Order (whitehouse.gov)
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:  
Government, Policy, Executive Orders
674 points by martialg 2 days ago | 1213 comments
US Energy Department ending appliance efficiency standards (energy.gov)
WASHINGTON—Led by President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced the Department of Energy will postpone the implementation of seven of the Biden-Harris administration’s restrictive mandates on home appliances.
Energy, Policy, Regulation, Appliances
65 points by scrose 5 days ago | 50 comments
Tackling AI security risks to unleash growth and deliver Plan for Change (gov.uk)
Safeguarding Britain’s national security - a key pillar of the government’s Plan for Change - and protecting citizens from crime - will become founding principles of the UK’s approach to the responsible development of artificial intelligence from today (Friday 14 February), as the Technology Secretary sets out his vision for a revitalised AI Security Institute in Munich.
Artificial Intelligence, Security, Government, Policy, UK
4 points by ChrisArchitect 7 days ago | 0 comments
After Recent Kernel Drama, Rust for Linux Policy Put in Place (itsfoss.com)
Linux, Open Source, Programming, Policy
25 points by guiambros 8 days ago | 5 comments
Feds Halt the National Electric Vehicle Charging Program (wired.com)
The US Department of Transportation has ordered states to kill their implementation plans related to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, according to a memo obtained by WIRED that was later made public.
Electric Vehicles, Government, Policy, Transportation
43 points by pseudolus 13 days ago | 101 comments
National Science Foundation freezes payments in response to executive orders (npr.org)
Science, Government, Funding, Policy
34 points by mizzao 19 days ago | 13 comments
Executive Order: For each new agency regulation issued, 10 must be repealed (whitehouse.gov)
ELIMINATING 10 REGULATIONS FOR EACH NEW REGULATION ISSUED: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to unleash prosperity through deregulation.
Politics, Government, Policy, Legislation, Economy
23 points by bobongo 19 days ago | 15 comments
SCQA: What is it, how does it work, and how can it help me? (analytic-storytelling.com)
SCQA is a framework for structuring information. Using this framework, you can structure your message in a clear, attractive and narrative way. The SCQA framework is used in business, policy and science, among others.
Storytelling, Communication, Frameworks, Business, Policy
7 points by mooreds 20 days ago | 1 comments
Legal Weed Didn't Deliver on Its Promises (theatlantic.com)
Advocates touted a host of benefits and no real costs. That’s proven to be a fantasy.
Legalization, Marijuana, Social Impact, Policy
6 points by fortran77 20 days ago | 5 comments
Deferred resignation email to federal employees (opm.gov)
During the first week of his administration, President Trump issued a number of directives concerning the federal workforce. Among those directives, the President required that employees return to in-person work, restored accountability for employees who have policy-making authority, restored accountability for senior career executives, and reformed the federal hiring process to focus on merit.
Federal Government, Human Resources, Policy
164 points by dnissley 23 days ago | 151 comments
White House Orders Pause in All Federal Grants and Loans (nytimes.com)
Government, Finance, Policy
13 points by ojbyrne 24 days ago | 4 comments
All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work–ideally within 30 days (arstechnica.com)
All federal agencies received a memo Wednesday requiring the termination of remote work options, with return-to-office plans due by end of day Friday.
Government, Work, Remote Work, Policy
80 points by ralphsebastian 27 days ago | 134 comments
All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work–ideally within 30 days (arstechnica.com)
All federal agencies received a memo Wednesday requiring the termination of remote work options, with return-to-office plans due by end of day Friday.
Government, Remote Work, Policy
9 points by rbanffy 28 days ago | 0 comments
White House Executive Order on AI Has Been Rescinded (whitehouse.gov)
To commence the policies that will make our Nation united, fair, safe, and prosperous again, it is the policy of the United States to restore common sense to the Federal Government and unleash the potential of the American citizen.
Government, Artificial Intelligence, Policy
30 points by nsoonhui 30 days ago | 12 comments
Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture (whitehouse.gov)
I hereby direct the Administrator of the General Services Administration, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy and the heads of departments and agencies of the United States where necessary, to submit to me within 60 days recommendations to advance the policy that Federal public buildings should be visually identifiable as civic buildings and respect regional, traditional, and classical architectural heritage in order to uplift and beautify public spaces and ennoble the United States and our
Architecture, Government, Policy
5 points by impish9208 30 days ago | 1 comments
Return to In-Person Work (whitehouse.gov)
Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person at their respective duty stations on a full-time basis, provided that the department and agency heads shall make exemptions they deem necessary.
Remote Work, Government, Policy
10 points by mitch_f 30 days ago | 2 comments
OpenAI revises policy doc to remove reference to 'politically unbiased' AI (techcrunch.com)
OpenAI has quietly removed language endorsing “politically unbiased” AI from one of its recently published policy documents.
OpenAI, Artificial Intelligence, Policy, Bias
22 points by ivanleoncz 36 days ago | 11 comments
Executive order on advancing United States leadership in AI infrastructure (whitehouse.gov)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a defining technology of our era.
Artificial Intelligence, Government, Policy, Technology
136 points by Philpax 37 days ago | 101 comments
43K fewer drivers on Manhattan roads after congestion pricing turned on (gothamist.com)
Transportation, Policy, Data
160 points by pseudolus 38 days ago | 205 comments
( UK ) Prime Minister sets out blueprint to turbocharge AI (gov.uk)
Artificial intelligence will be unleashed across the UK to deliver a decade of national renewal, under a new plan announced today (13 January 2025).
Artificial Intelligence, Government, Policy, United Kingdom
35 points by Woods369 38 days ago | 59 comments
Most cars registered in Texas won't need to pass a safety inspection (texastribune.org)
Starting in 2025, many Texas drivers will no longer have to have their car inspected for safety.
Texas, Automotive, Policy, Safety
9 points by geox 46 days ago | 2 comments
NYC Congestion Pricing Set to Take Effect After Years of Delays (bloomberg.com)
Congestion pricing will finally take effect on Sunday in New York City, though its long-term future still remains uncertain.
Traffic, Transportation, Policy, Economics
30 points by karma_daemon 47 days ago | 21 comments
Milan prohibits all outdoor smoking as ban takes effect (rte.ie)
Smokers in Italian city of Milan risk being fined for lighting up on city streets or crowded public areas, after the country's toughest ban came into effect.
Smoking Bans, Public Health, Italy, Milan, Policy
47 points by austinallegro 50 days ago | 23 comments
Prepare to pay more if you drive to busiest part of Manhattan (apnews.com)
New York’s much-debated plan to charge drivers to enter the center of Manhattan is set to take effect Sunday, following years of bureaucratic and legal roadblocks.
Transportation, Policy, Congestion Pricing
12 points by geox 51 days ago | 2 comments
Amazon forces sellers to divulge COGS, won't reimburse other costs (amazon.com)
We’re updating our Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) inventory reimbursement policy to help provide you greater transparency and more predictability in how reimbursements are calculated for items that are lost or damaged before a customer order.
Amazon, E-commerce, Business, Policy, Transparency
53 points by ilamont 63 days ago | 73 comments
EPA allows California to ban gas-powered new car sales by 2035 (abcnews.go.com)
California has been given the green light by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.
Environment, Transportation, Policy, California, Automotive
11 points by madihaa 64 days ago | 6 comments
California will require EV charging for all new residential units in 2026 (electrek.co)
California’s new building codes will require EV chargers in most new overnight parking spots starting in 2026, going a big way towards solving the only actual problem with EVs.
California, Electric Vehicles, Policy, Building Codes, Infrastructure
8 points by gnabgib 64 days ago | 1 comments
DHS announces updates to the H1B program (dhs.gov)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that will significantly enhance U.S. companies’ ability to fill job vacancies in critical fields, strengthening our economy.
Immigration, Employment, Government, Policy
7 points by r-johnv 64 days ago | 1 comments