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When humans use AI to earn patents, who is doing the inventing?

US patent law says inventors must be human, but they can use AI. This changes the nature of invention and raises the question: Is this what the founders had in mind when they set up the patent system?

When humans use AI to earn patents, who is doing the inventing?
Environment|Political|US

Environmental protection laws still apply even under Trump’s national energy emergency − here’s why

President Trump’s national energy emergency declaration does not qualify as an emergency that would exempt energy projects from environmental laws and regulations.

Environmental protection laws still apply even under Trump’s national energy emergency − here’s why
Environment|Political|US

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, requiring EPA to set specific targets in water pollution permits

San Francisco argued that Clean Water Act permits should function like recipes that restrict specific ingredients in a dish, rather than telling cooks not to make the dish too salty.

Supreme Court sides with San Francisco, requiring EPA to set specific targets in water pollution permits
Election|Political|US

What’s a constitutional crisis? Here’s how Trump’s recent moves are challenging the Constitution’s separation of powers

Legal experts are concerned that President Donald Trump is expanding executive powers beyond the law – creating what they call a constitutional crisis.

What’s a constitutional crisis? Here’s how Trump’s recent moves are challenging the Constitution’s separation of powers
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Trump administration sets out to create an America its people have never experienced − one without a meaningful government

The US economy has always been a mix of government regulation and market forces. The balance between those has shifted over time, but never has one side or the other been substantively removed.

Trump administration sets out to create an America its people have never experienced − one without a meaningful government
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Water is the other US-Mexico border crisis, and the supply crunch is getting worse

Immigration isn’t the only hot-button issue along the US-Mexico border. There’s also a growing water shortage that’s affecting farmers, businesses and cities on both sides.

Water is the other US-Mexico border crisis, and the supply crunch is getting worse
Health|Political|Technology|US

Teens on social media: Red, blue and purple states are all passing laws to restrict and protect adolescents

New restrictions on how children and teens can spend time online remain concentrated at the state level.

Teens on social media: Red, blue and purple states are all passing laws to restrict and protect adolescents
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Getting mail to your door is just one part of what the postmaster general does

The US Postal Service processes millions of passports, employs thousands of people and ensures the health of all Americans with last-mile delivery in rural areas.

Getting mail to your door is just one part of what the postmaster general does
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump’s idea to use military to deport over 10 million migrants faces legal, constitutional and practical hurdles

The president has vast authority over the armed forces, but using them to secure the border would quickly unleash legal chaos, say lawyers.

Trump’s idea to use military to deport over 10 million migrants faces legal, constitutional and practical hurdles
Business|Economy|Technology

AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these 'artificial persons' follow the law

If a business is run by an AI and it causes you harm, could you sue the AI?

AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these 'artificial persons' follow the law
Business

Latter-day Saints lawsuits raise questions over Mormon tithing – can churches just invest funds members believe are for charity?

Like all charitable donors, church members – even those who make donations to remain in good standing with their religious institution – give up their legal right to control that money.

Latter-day Saints lawsuits raise questions over Mormon tithing – can churches just invest funds members believe are for charity?
MidEast|News|Opinion

What is the rule of proportionality, and is it being observed in the Israeli siege of Gaza?

An expert on the laws of war argues that the burden is now on Israel to show that the heavy death toll in Gaza is proportionate to the military advantage gained.

What is the rule of proportionality, and is it being observed in the Israeli siege of Gaza?
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

Abortion rights victories show this issue is unlikely to fade in 2024 elections − 3 things to know

The new constitutional amendment to protect the right to abortion in Ohio − as well as other wins for Democrats − shows the importance of ballot initiatives and focusing on abortion in elections.

Abortion rights victories show this issue is unlikely to fade in 2024 elections − 3 things to know
Business|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The battle over right to repair is a fight over your car's data

Today’s cars include hundreds of computer chips, and carmakers say the data produced by those chips is proprietary – and a security risk. This means you don’t own the data your car generates.

The battle over right to repair is a fight over your car's data
Environment|Science|Technology

As plastic production grows, treaty negotiations to reduce plastic waste are stuck in low gear

A central question remains unresolved in the draft treaty: Is plastic pollution basically a waste management problem, or can it be solved only with a cap on production?

As plastic production grows, treaty negotiations to reduce plastic waste are stuck in low gear
Crime|MidEast|News|World

Hate crimes are on the rise − but the narrow legal definition makes it hard to charge and convict

There has been a sharp uptick in crimes specifically targeting Muslim and Jewish people since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out in October 2023.

Hate crimes are on the rise − but the narrow legal definition makes it hard to charge and convict
Education|News|Opinion

'Designated contrarians' could improve nonprofit boards by disrupting the kind of consensus and groupthink that contributed to the NRA's woes

A legal scholar argues that assigning a designated contrarian and rotating this role over time will help nonprofit boards resist the dangerous pull toward passivity and deference.

'Designated contrarians' could improve nonprofit boards by disrupting the kind of consensus and groupthink that contributed to the NRA's woes
Election|News|Opinion|US

US Supreme Court decision on Trump-Colorado ballot case 'monumental' for democracy itself, not just 2024 presidential election

The US Supreme Court faces a case with huge repercussions for the 2024 presidential election – and American democracy. An election law scholar explains why.

US Supreme Court decision on Trump-Colorado ballot case 'monumental' for democracy itself, not just 2024 presidential election
Election|News|Political|US

Michigan selects its legislative redistricting commissioners the way the ancient Athenians did

A battle over the voting districts in Detroit has landed in the Supreme Court, but any ruling may come too late for 2024 state elections.

Michigan selects its legislative redistricting commissioners the way the ancient Athenians did
Health|News

Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions − but it’s hard to understand what they mean

Women in Texas and in other states with abortion bans are suing, asking for clarification on when medical exceptions could actually be granted.

Most state abortion bans have limited exceptions − but it’s hard to understand what they mean
Crime|News|US

Michigan mother convicted of manslaughter for school shootings by her son – after buying him a gun and letting him keep it unsecured

Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty for a school shooting committed by her son; the father faces trial next.

Michigan mother convicted of manslaughter for school shootings by her son – after buying him a gun and letting him keep it unsecured

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