A TikTok Ban Is A Pointless Political Turd For Democrats
The House passed a ban on TikTok with 352 in favor and 65 opposed. Support for the ban is dropping, yet Democrats helped it pass. The U.S. tech press has not covered the story well. [ more ]
Elphicke lobbied justice secretary to interfere in husband's sex offence trial'
Natalie Elphicke, a former Tory MP who defected to Labour, lobbied the justice secretary to interfere in her then-husband's criminal case, facing criticism for potentially seeking leniency or influence in the trial. [ more ]
As AI accelerates, Europe's flagship privacy principles are under attack, warns EDPS | TechCrunch
Industry lobbyists are attacking key principles of the GDPR like minimization and purpose limitation.
The upcoming elections in the EU could result in a shift in the approach towards data protection laws, potentially impacting the high standard of data protection in the bloc. [ more ]
As U.S. rushes to send military aid, Ukrainians applaud lobbying effort
A coalition of various groups successfully lobbied to get $61 billion in aid to Ukraine approved by overcoming hard-right Republican obstruction. [ more ]
A.I. Leaders Press Advantage With Congress as China Tensions Rise
Silicon Valley leaders are lobbying for their interests in artificial intelligence amid the tech and economic cold war between the US and China.
Tech executives are seeking to influence A.I. regulations, increase government spending on A.I. technology, and relax immigration restrictions for A.I. experts. [ more ]
What is climate misinformation, and why does it matter? DW 01/23/2024
Misinformation can be the result of simple mistakes or deliberate spreading of false information with an agenda.
Fossil fuel companies and other organizations have been accused of discrediting climate science and hiding their investments using lobbying and ads. [ more ]
Congress Passed a Money Laundering Law. Interest Groups Are Still Fighting It.
The implementation of a law can be a lengthy process that involves lobbying, litigation, and revisions that can reshape the original legislation.
The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, is facing opposition from interest groups and small business organizations who argue that it would burden millions of small businesses. [ more ]