Topic: regulatory influence
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Ex-Disney CEO Slams FCC's "Out-of-Control Intimidation"
Michael Eisner, former Disney CEO, criticizes the FCC for what he calls "out-of-control intimidation" following Disney's decision to put *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* on hiatus due to regulatory pressure. Eisner questioned Disney's leadership for yielding to what he described as "hollow" threats from the ...
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Why UK Politicians Are Courting Silicon Valley
Major tech firms like OpenAI and Coinbase are increasingly hiring former high-level politicians, such as ex-UK Chancellor George Osborne, to gain regulatory insight and government connections. Osborne's new role at OpenAI focuses on partnering with governments to build local AI infrastructure and...
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Hospitals in Crisis as Cyberattacks Target Medical Devices
Healthcare organizations face rising cybersecurity threats, with 24% of attacks on medical devices severe enough to require patient transfers, disrupting critical care. Operational technology (OT) systems, including networked medical devices, are now the top security concern for 35% of healthcare...
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Big Tech Outmaneuvers MAGA Populists After One Year
Populist figures initially celebrated a perceived victory over Big Tech, believing they had tamed the industry as tech executives sought favor from a new administration. Major tech firms have since outmaneuvered their critics through lobbying and political donations, securing key concessions like...
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