Topic: policy advocacy
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Ex-Gates Climate Lobbyists Launch New Firm
The Clean Economy Project, founded by former Breakthrough Energy staff, believes clean energy will soon be cost-competitive with fossil fuels. It was established after Breakthrough Energy dissolved its policy team, citing difficulties in achieving policy progress during the Trump administration. ...
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OpenAI Lobbies for Data Center Tax Credits in Chips Act
OpenAI has requested the U.S. government to expand the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit to include AI servers, data centers, and electrical grid infrastructure, aiming to accelerate AI infrastructure development and reduce capital costs. The company also urged streamlining permitting for ...
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Inside AI's Role in US Immigration and the Vitalism Movement
The US Department of Homeland Security is using commercial AI tools to create public content, a practice under scrutiny as similar technology has been linked to government social media campaigns promoting mass deportation. A movement called Vitalism is gaining influence by advocating that death i...
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Zohran Mamdani: The Internet's Unofficial Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old New York state assemblyman, has rapidly become the leading contender for New York City's mayoral race, gaining widespread media coverage and public attention. His rise is largely attributed to a highly effective social media strategy, featuring viral videos that show...
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New York Outlaws AI Rent Price-Fixing
New York has become the first state to ban landlords from using algorithmic software to set rental prices, addressing concerns of digital collusion in the housing market. The law legally defines landlords using these algorithms as colluding, treating them as non-competitors regardless of intent, ...
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Anthropic Alleges Chinese AI Labs Copied Its Claude Model
Anthropic accuses three Chinese AI firms of systematically copying its Claude model through large-scale, unauthorized distillation, generating millions of exchanges to extract its advanced features. The allegations are linked to the debate over U.S. semiconductor export controls, with Anthropic a...
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NASA's Science Budget Avoids Drastic Cuts
Congress approved a final NASA science budget for FY 2026 with only a 1% cut, rejecting a proposed 50% reduction and safeguarding core missions. The $7.25 billion allocation followed intense advocacy and is considered a major victory, though it does not reverse earlier workforce reductions. The o...
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Wi-Fi 7's Promise Meets Spectrum Reality
Wi-Fi 7 utilizes the 6GHz spectrum to deliver significantly higher speeds and reliability, but in Australia, regulatory restrictions limit access to the full band, hindering its potential benefits. Early adopters like Barker College have upgraded to Wi-Fi 7, experiencing enhanced connectivity tha...
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