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Society Speaks
The Daily Brief
Wednesday, 8 January 2026
UK Announces New AI Safety Framework
Parliament passes legislation requiring transparency...
💡 Why This Matters
Sets precedent for how democracies balance innovation with safety
Central Bank Signals Rate Shift
Infrastructure Bill Advances
High civic impact, low media coverage
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