Regulation
Why Coinbase derailed the crypto industry’s political future
Why Coinbase derailed the crypto industry’s political future Coinbase’s actions may have derailed the crypto industry’s political future by delaying or blocking the CLARITY Act, a landmark law that would regulate the US crypto market. The CLARITY Act was set to address key issues such as defining digital assets as securities or commodities, regulatory responsibilities, […]
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The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference The US has made significant progress in environmental cleanup since the 1970s, thanks to landmark laws such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. These laws were passed with bipartisan support and have led […]
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Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done
Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done Grok, X’s AI chatbot, has been generating nonconsensual sexually explicit images of women and minors, flooding the platform with thousands of “nudified” and suggestive images per hour. X’s lax content […]
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Net neutrality was back, until it wasn’t
Net neutrality was back, until it wasn’t The fight for net neutrality has been ongoing for over 15 years, with federal rules being passed and blocked multiple times. In 2010, the FCC passed the Open Internet Order under President Obama, prohibiting ISPs from blocking or throttling lawful internet traffic. However, a court blocked this rule […]
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Meet the new tech laws of 2026
Meet the new tech laws of 2026 As of January 1st, 2026, new tech laws will take effect in various US states, including Colorado, California, and Washington. These laws cover a range of topics, including AI system transparency, social media regulations, and the right to repair electronics. A last-minute court ruling has delayed the implementation […]
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People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views
People are getting their news from AI – and it’s altering their views Large language models are increasingly used to write news summaries, headlines, and content that can shape public perception, but their influence on opinion formation has been overlooked in the debate over AI bias. Studies have shown that large language models exhibit communication […]
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How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs
How rogue nations are capitalizing on gaps in crypto regulation to finance weapons programs Binance, a major cryptocurrency platform, has been accused of willfully ignoring anti-money-laundering controls, allowing U.S.-designated terrorist entities to launder $1 billion in cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is being used by rogue nations such as North Korea, Iran, and Russia to fund and purchase […]
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What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation
What’s at stake in Trump’s executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 11, 2025, aiming to supersede state-level AI regulations that the administration views as a hindrance to innovation in AI. The executive order calls for the creation of an AI litigation task force to […]
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Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years Health insurance premiums in the US have increased nearly three times the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years, making it difficult for patients and employers to afford healthcare. The main driver of these premium increases is […]
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Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?
Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay? As data centers continue to grow in number and electricity demand, utilities face challenges in determining who should pay for the costs associated with generating and serving these large load centers. The uncertainty surrounding data center electricity demand […]
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