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How Silicon Valley turned Trump into a fellow broligarch

How Silicon Valley turned Trump into a fellow broligarch

In the final issue of 2025’s Regulator, discussions focused on the developments in artificial intelligence (AI) legislation, particularly President Donald Trump’s efforts to prohibit states from creating their own AI laws. A recent segment on The Brian Lehrer Show featured a question from a caller regarding whether Congress is considering regulations for “digital twins,” AI

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Shocker: Elon Musk spends a lot of time on X posting bad political takes

Even Trump’s chief of staff was ‘aghast’ at Elon Musk’s deadly USAID cuts

Wiles reported that she confronted Musk regarding decisions that impacted personnel access in their offices. Initially, she was unaware of the implications that budget cuts to USAID programs would have on humanitarian efforts. The suspension of immunization initiatives in Africa raised concerns, as it could lead to preventable loss of life. Relief agency leaders and

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‘Twitter never left:’ X sues Operation Bluebird for trademark infringement

‘Twitter never left:’ X sues Operation Bluebird for trademark infringement

X Corp. has initiated a lawsuit against Operation Bluebird, a newly announced startup that aims to revive the Twitter brand for a new social media platform. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, claims that Operation Bluebird is attempting to infringe upon Twitter’s trademarks, asserting that “Twitter never left and continues to be exclusively owned by X

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Larian’s CEO says the studio isn’t ‘trimming down teams to replace them with AI’

Larian’s CEO says the studio isn’t ‘trimming down teams to replace them with AI’

The company has been expanding its team of concept artists, writers, and storytellers, and is actively forming writer rooms, casting actors, and recording performances. Currently, there are 23 concept artists employed, with additional job openings available. These artists are engaged in generating concept art for ideation and production purposes. The organization’s efforts are designed to

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A first interview with Mozilla’s new CEO on AI, Firefox, and the web

A first interview with Mozilla’s new CEO on AI, Firefox, and the web

Mozilla is navigating complexities with its dual structure consisting of a nonprofit organization and a for-profit subsidiary. Historically, these divisions have complemented each other, but recent challenges have prompted layoffs and restructuring efforts. Mozilla seeks to maintain its advocacy for a more open and private internet, despite relying on revenue largely from Google. Anthony Enzor-DeMeo,

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The ‘mad rush’ to install solar panels before tax credits run out

The ‘mad rush’ to install solar panels before tax credits run out

Ed Murray, president of the California Solar & Storage Association, recalls the impact of the 1985 elimination of solar tax credits during the Reagan administration. This decision led to a dramatic decline in the solar industry, with membership in Murray’s organization plummeting from 670 to 37 companies almost overnight. Since then, the industry has seen

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Quantum navigation could solve the military’s GPS jamming problem

Quantum navigation could solve the military’s GPS jamming problem

Q-CTRL, an Australian quantum technology company, is developing software aimed at enhancing the reliability of quantum sensors for navigation purposes. Quantum navigation relies on delicate sensors, which function well in controlled lab conditions but face challenges in dynamic environments such as vehicles that experience sharp turns, turbulence, and waves. The metallic structures of these vehicles

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