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New Facial Recognition Policy Signed Into Law In Washington State

PYMNTS

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill on Tuesday (March 31) establishing specific rules – backed by Microsoft – governing facial recognition software, according to a blog by Bill Smith, president of Microsoft. In our view, this required a legal floor of responsibility, governed by the rule of law,” Smith said.

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Earned wage access: Following states that have passed laws, or have legislation pending

Payments Dive

States began passing laws friendly to the industry in 2023 and have continued to pursue them this year, even after the federal government weighed in with a stricter standard.

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Chargeback Rules: What Laws & Regulations Govern the Dispute Process?

Fi911

What Laws Govern Chargebacks in the US? The development of the chargeback system was initially a response to policies set by the US federal government. The post Chargeback Rules: What Laws & Regulations Govern the Dispute Process? These are some of the key pieces of legislation and regulation.

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UK government takes aim at late payments laws

Finextra

A new Fair Payment Code has been announced by the UK government to manage late payments that cost SMEs.

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Industry Reacts as UK Government Commits Over £100Million To AI Advancement

The Fintech Times

The UK government has set over £100million aside for researching and developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, and to support regulation in the space. The government has also pledged £10million to prepare and upskill regulators to address and make the most of the opportunities presented by AI.

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Illinois should abandon interchange law

Payments Dive

“Illinois has made a hasty decision that, if implemented, would have government change our payments system that functions so well that we barely notice it,” writes a trade group CEO.

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Governments sign up to Council of Europe AI Framework Convention

Finextra

UK, US and EU among the signatories on the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on artificial intelligence and human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.