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The Future. A new bill introduced by California Representative Adam Schiff that has the backing of every major Hollywood union hopes to raise the curtain on all the copyrighted works that generative AI systems are trained on. While the bill still has a long way to go, it may force AI companies to start purging […]
The Future. The most comprehensive, bipartisan digital privacy legislation in years was introduced yesterday, giving users immense power over their data, how it’s handled, and what recourse they have when their rights are violated. Coupled with a potential TikTok ban, a newfound focus on digital privacy and security may kneecap Big Tech’s growth worldwide. Life, […]
The Future. The EU handed down a €500 million (~$539 million) fine to Apple after investigating Spotify’s complaint that Apple prohibits iPhone apps from informing users about cheap alternatives to Apple’s music service. If the fine stands, Apple will likely have to give third-party apps more freedom than ever before. History timeThe story of the […]
The Future. In 2022, Paterson, NJ, implemented a small basic income program that enabled low-income residents to afford necessities. For 2024, Paterson is trying again on a larger scale — creating a blueprint for other towns to follow nationwide (rather than hoping MrBeast will do it for them). The basicsPaterson Mayor Andre Sayegh outlined the […]
Big Tech takes a big hit
Ticket resellers get taxed
The Future. Stoner Cats, the starry six-episode animated Web3 series, was made an example of by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the agency’s new mandate to treat every crypto but Bitcoin as an unregistered security. While the fate of crypto assets will ultimately still need to be determined by the courts, the ruling may […]
The Future. With artificial intelligence becoming the talking point in culture and technology, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) convened a closed-door, all-Senate sit-down with the most influential stakeholders in the industry’s development and the leaders ensuring American workers aren’t left out of the equation. If talks are constructive, the meeting could supercharge an in-the-works bipartisan framework […]
Short-term rentals pivot to longer stays
The EU puts guardrails on Big Tech