I know we are a very small country and that our ability to influence on the issue of AI safety is extremely limited. Recent news has reaffirmed a need to speak on the issue so I bring forward this legislation for a second time. I hope we will lead in the ways we can.

Should there be a wish to distance from sponsorship by me please feel free to copy or revise and sponsor yourself.

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on August 04, 2026, 08:28:37 PMIs this effort on hold until after the election?

Wanted to be sure and bump this to ensure it is on the work continues list.

Minor note: There appears to be an extra s in the word refers, "referss," within the second paragraph of the first amended section.

Whereas, artificial intelligence has rapidly become a transformative force affecting healthcare, industry, climate monitoring, governance, and many other aspects of human life, and

Whereas, the international community has recognized that AI capabilities are expanding faster than internationally agreed governance frameworks, leaving many states and companies outside significant global governance initiatives, and

Whereas, the United Nations General Assembly has launched new multilateral initiatives, including the Global Dialogue on AI Governance and the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI, intended to foster inclusive international cooperation, evidence-based oversight, and shared standards, and

Whereas, experts widely acknowledge that trustworthy AI ecosystems, responsible innovation, and collaborative international governance are essential for ensuring that artificial intelligence develops safely, sustainably, and inclusively, and

Whereas, fragmented national approaches to AI regulation risk undermining public trust, innovation, and the equitable distribution of AI's benefits worldwide.

Therefore, be it resolved, that it is the Sense of the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa that the Ziu affirms that artificial intelligence is a global and humanity-wide public concern requiring cooperative international governance, transparency, and ethical safeguards, and

The Ziu supports the development of inclusive international mechanisms — whether through the United Nations or other multilateral frameworks — to coordinate responsible AI development, risk monitoring, and policy dialogue, and

The Ziu encourages governments, private sector actors, civil society organizations, and scientific communities to collaborate in establishing evidence-based standards that maximize AI's benefits while minimizing social, environmental, and security risks, and

The Ziu expresses its belief that responsible global governance of artificial intelligence is essential to ensuring that technological progress serves humanity as a whole rather than itself or other narrow or destabilizing interests.

Uréu q'estadra så,
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-BREN)

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on September 07, 2026, 08:14:03 PM

Quote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on September 07, 2026, 06:10:44 PMMy apologies for not responding to this been having a low energy and mental health period.

In terms of BHAID, I have no access to the fundd and have no information of the actual balance of the funds we have to our organisation.

But I would recommend that we donate to charities helping in the relief effort, one for both nations effected, and have a citizen drive to also donate to the same charity organisations

I don't have any specifically in mind, apart from maybe the Red Cross. Other than that, people can recommend charities, and we can review

Please let me know what you decide would be best for us to donate to.

Madam PermSec, please let me know if I can be of assistance in helping to make your decision concerning the Seneschal's request.

Quote from: Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir on September 07, 2026, 06:10:44 PMMy apologies for not responding to this been having a low energy and mental health period.

In terms of BHAID, I have no access to the fundd and have no information of the actual balance of the funds we have to our organisation.

But I would recommend that we donate to charities helping in the relief effort, one for both nations effected, and have a citizen drive to also donate to the same charity organisations

I don't have any specifically in mind, apart from maybe the Red Cross. Other than that, people can recommend charities, and we can review

In addition to the Nepali Red Cross here are some other great options operating in Nepal/Tibet:

Direct Relief
Project Hope

I wonder if the citizen donation drive could be done in cooperation with the new Talossan Naval Relief Corps?

I went through Talossa in 2022 while moving to Canada.

Fellow Talossans,

As an American Talossan it is not hard to find examples of the current rising tide of the far-right in our politics. Just to say the US president's name is to call up images of those who have died from his vaccine denialism and his cuts to global aid. Thoughts of Charlottesville and his support for authoritarian regimes and their anti-pluralist notions.

So when I see a party that speaks of "remigration," of making Germany for the Germans again, and of historical revisionism concerning one of humanity's darkest periods, I pay attention. The Alternative for Deutschland (AfD) may be at the threshold of power in the state of Saxony-Anhalt and I call on all friends of democracy and open and pluralist societies to watch closely and where possible take peaceful paths toward resisting any attempts to implement anti-constitutional orders or policies.

So long as there are good people in the world courageous enough to stand for what is right then I tend to believe right will prevail.

Whereas, presently the King, Seneschal, and Secretary of State can request an advisory opinion from the Cort pü Inalt, and

Whereas, presently the Government's chief legal advisor, the Avocat-Xheneral, nor the principal originators of legislation can request an advisory opinion from the Cort pü Inalt, and

Whereas, by removing this advisory opinion we can adopt a preferable "case or controversy" approach to legislative consultation rather than using them as "ad-hoc lawmaking."

Therefore, be it enacted by the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, that paragraph five (5) of OrgLaw Article VIII.6, which currently reads:

QuoteNotwithstanding any contrary proscription, the King, the Secretary of State, or the Seneschal may refer an issue to the Cort pü Inalt for an advisory opinion provided that any such panel reviewing the position is composed of no less than three Judges after any necessary recusal, there lacks a live case or controversy that would otherwise determine the issue, and there is a reasonably need for resolution of the question.

is hereby deleted.

Uréu q'estadra så
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-BREN)

Co-sponsors welcome. :)

Quote from: Baron Alexandreu Davinescu on August 28, 2026, 06:42:24 PM

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on August 28, 2026, 03:21:13 PM

Quote from: King Txec on August 28, 2026, 01:27:20 PMWe further call upon our BHAID to investigate how the People of Talossa can alleviate, in at least some small part, the suffering now unfolding.

Thank you.

@Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir , what do you think?

It's only been a week but with the flurry of election events I wanted to be sure we didn't lose track of the King's encouragement. @Antaglha Xhenerös Somelieir and current Seneschal @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu a gentle nudge of a reminder.

Whereas, the Kingdom of Talossa, as a nation situated on unceded Indigenous territory, recognizes that the historical experience of colonialism has had profound and lasting impacts on societies, cultures, and systems of knowledge across the world, and

Whereas, scholars and thinkers have identified the continuing effects of coloniality, meaning the persistence of structures of power, hierarchy, and cultural dominance rooted in the colonial era even after the formal end of colonial rule, and

Whereas, the concept of the coloniality of power, as described by sociologist Aníbal Quijano, explains how patterns of socioeconomic classification and cultural authority established during colonial rule continue to shape global institutions and social relations, and

Whereas, decolonial thought also highlights the coloniality of knowledge, whereby certain intellectual traditions, particularly those developed in Europe and the West, have historically been treated as universal, or otherwise privileged, while other systems of knowledge have been marginalized or disregarded, and

Whereas, the intellectual movement known as Decoloniality seeks to critically examine these inherited hierarchies and promote recognition of the diverse ways of knowing, being, and understanding the world that exist across human societies, and

Whereas, engagement with decolonial perspectives encourages societies to reflect on historical legacies, expand intellectual pluralism, and promote greater respect for cultural diversity.

Therefore, be it the Sense of the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa, that:

It affirms the value of ongoing global conversations concerning decoloniality and the examination of the enduring legacies of colonial structures, and

That the Ziu supports the recognition of a plurality of cultural traditions, intellectual frameworks, and historical experiences as part of the shared heritage of humanity, and

That the Ziu encourages Talossans and the international community to approach these discussions in a spirit of curiosity, humility, and respect for diverse perspectives, and

That the Kingdom of Talossa expresses its support for scholarship, dialogue, and cooperation aimed at addressing the historical and contemporary impacts of colonialism while promoting mutual understanding among cultures.

Uréu q'estadra så
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-BREN)

Whereas, the British prime minister, Winston Churchill, once stated that "the era of procrastination, of half-measures, of soothing and baffling expedients, of delays is coming to its close. In its place we are entering a period of consequences," and

Whereas, this quote well-encapsulates humanity's current predicament in relation to anthropogenic climate change, and

Whereas, in recent years, 25 nations have experienced their hottest summers ever and the past seven years each have been the hottest ever since the start of record-keeping, and

Whereas, leading contributors of atmospheric warming emissions (People's Republic of China, United States of America, and Republic of India) have lagged in fidelity to their commitments based on the Kyoto and Paris Accords.

Therefore, may it be resolved that it is the Sense of the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa:

To declare a climate emergency, and

Based on this declaration state its assessment that anthropogenic climate change is an issue touching not just on scientific and political scopes but also on moral and bioethical scopes, and

To encourage Talossans around the world to make meaningful changes in their personal lives to limit their individual and family contributions to climate change, and

To encourage nations which are leading contributors to climate change to meet their previously-agreed treaty-based commitments.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (MC-BREN)

Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on September 03, 2026, 04:01:20 PMOn it. I plan to take care of this tonight after work.

The Florencia Shepherds are ready to to rumble.

On it. I plan to take care of this tonight after work.

I hope you both have smooth recoveries. Some day we might want to consider a public good and welfare fund (donations of course) that finances some kind of official note and small token of sympathy (flowers, or something virtual, etc.) for those facing serious illness or bereavement. There would be some coordination challenges for international deliveries so maybe something virtual.

Welp, there go my good feelings about this leg of Season 5 for the Posse. It was nice while it lasted though.

One short additional remark: The number of present votes seems unusually high. I am wondering what can be gleaned from it. Besides the two royal abstentions per tradition does this mean higher than normal "none of the above" constituency.

I confess I was genuinely surprised that neither the URL nor PA achieved a majority this time around. And I am glad that I made no bets on it. The option that appears obvious but may also present some difficulty is a grand coalition between the URL and the PA. This represents the best option for a stable government that with such a commanding majority might be able to take action on big issues and have a government that it is not propped up largely by one person. It is conceivable because they both largely cooperated during the last term informally. Perhaps that was a dry run for such a formal grand coalition this time.

As I mentioned in my party statement I stand ready to serve should folks have the courage to look forward. I stepped away from the Green Party so they could do so. I hope others will do the same.

This is wonderful news. May she continue to increase in health.