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A tweet raises concerns about Canadian bill C-22, which would expand surveillance powers, mandate data retention and backdoors for tech companies, and lower legal thresholds for accessing personal information across the entire population, potentially forcing some tech firms to leave Canada.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law imposing restrictions on large data centers to protect residents from rising water and energy costs.

California's Protect Our Games Act advances, requiring game publishers to either patch online games or offer refunds when they shut down, aiming to protect consumer purchases and preserve access to live-service games.

Pennsylvania residents at a town hall meeting voiced strong opposition to the rapid growth of data centers, citing inadequate zoning, tax breaks, and lack of transparency. State legislators proposed a moratorium and reforms to give communities more control.

Canada's Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, is criticized by the EFF and tech companies as a repackaged surveillance bill that mandates metadata retention and forces encryption backdoors. Apple, Meta, and US congressional committees oppose the bill, citing significant risks to digital privacy and security.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a pioneering law aimed at preventing the use of AI to generate or distribute child sexual abuse material.

The UK Parliament has passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, instituting a permanent smoking ban for anyone born after 2008.