Topic: big tech influence
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White House Plans AI Dominance with Deregulation Push
The White House released a 25-page AI strategy focused on deregulation, infrastructure modernization, and alliances to secure U.S. leadership, sparking debate over innovation vs. oversight. The plan, developed by key advisors, aims to dismantle regulatory hurdles and overturn previous AI safety p...
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Tom Steyer Wants to Save California from Billionaires - Without Driving Them Away
Tom Steyer, a billionaire hedge fund founder turned climate activist, is running for California governor, spending over $130 million of his own money and supporting policies like the Billionaire Tax Act while positioning himself as immune to corporate influence. Steyer faces a challenging balanci...
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Trump personally moves to block state AI laws after Congress inaction
President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to challenge state AI laws, aiming to prevent a conflicting regulatory patchwork and promote a single national standard. The order follows failed legislative efforts to block state regulations and is justified by claims that sta...
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Trump's AI Order: 'One Rulebook' or Startup Limbo?
A new executive order aims to establish a single national AI regulatory framework by challenging state laws, but critics warn it creates prolonged legal uncertainty for startups instead. The order directs federal agencies to contest state rules and explore federal standards, but it does not itsel...
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How Hollywood Really Uses AI Right Now
Hollywood is deeply divided over AI, with some creators refusing it entirely while others use it as a creative tool, and a few like Ben Affleck have profited from selling AI startups. Matt Belloni distinguishes between "corporate AI" (widely used for streamlining tasks) and "generative AI" (used ...
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HyperX's EEG Headset Prototype Monitors Brain Waves for Gaming
HyperX and Neurable are developing a gaming headset prototype that uses EEG sensors to monitor brain waves, aiming to improve player focus and accuracy through real-time AI feedback. The headset integrates discreet biometric sensors and proprietary AI algorithms to interpret neural activity, buil...
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