Topic: political lobbying
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How Silicon Valley Empowered Trump's Billionaire Status
The relationship between Silicon Valley's wealthiest figures and the Trump administration represents a fundamental reshaping of influence, where tech leaders actively direct political currents rather than just lobby. There is a significant regulatory vacuum for rapidly deployed AI technologies li...
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Crypto Bill Faces Collapse in Congress
The window to pass major cryptocurrency legislation is closing due to partisan politics and the election cycle, with industry advocates warning failure could leave the sector in regulatory limbo for years. A key dispute stalling the bill involves stablecoin rewards programs, with traditional bank...
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Europe Rolls Back Landmark Privacy and AI Regulations
Europe is reversing key privacy and AI regulations, including parts of the GDPR and AI Act, to reduce bureaucracy and stimulate economic growth after pressure from tech giants and political allies. The changes involve simplifying GDPR cookie consent mechanisms and delaying enforcement for high-ri...
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DOJ Antitrust Chief Exits Ahead of Live Nation Trial
The head of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, Gail Slater, has resigned just weeks before a major monopoly trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster is set to begin, introducing significant uncertainty into the case. Slater's tenure was marked by internal conflict, including the dismissal...
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Parents Urge NY Governor to Sign Historic AI Safety Bill
A coalition of parents is urging New York's governor to sign the RAISE Act, which would impose safety and transparency requirements on major AI developers like Meta and OpenAI. The bill faces strong opposition from tech industry groups who call it unworkable, and the governor is considering revis...
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