All articles tagged with #tech policy
Originally Published 27 days ago — by California State Portal | CA.gov
Governor Newsom announced new initiatives in California to foster responsible AI development, including partnerships with top tech policy experts, the launch of the California Innovation Council, and the deployment of Poppy, an AI digital assistant for state employees, aiming to modernize government services and ensure ethical AI use.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Axios
The failure of a proposed ban on state-level AI regulation in the US Senate has increased pressure for federal AI rules, as states continue to develop their own regulations amid public support for national standards; the debate highlights political divisions and the challenge of regulating AI at the federal level.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Meta has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, marking a significant shift in its relationship with Trump. This move follows a private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump at Mar-a-Lago, suggesting Zuckerberg's interest in influencing tech policy under the new administration. This donation is notable given Meta's previous ban on Trump from its platforms following the January 6, 2021 insurrection.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fortune
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has sought insights from Elon Musk, who has a close relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, as a key deadline approaches for ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a U.S. ban. While Musk and Chew did not discuss specific strategies for TikTok, Chew has been updating ByteDance executives, who remain cautiously optimistic. The law requiring TikTok's divestment goes into effect on January 19, but Trump, who opposed the law, may attempt to block the ban or facilitate a U.S. buyer deal.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Stratechery by Ben Thompson
President Trump has been re-elected, prompting analysis of how his administration might impact the tech industry based on his previous term's policies. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's successful acquisition of Twitter is reshaping perceptions of the platform. The article also promotes Stratechery Plus, a subscription service offering in-depth tech analysis and interviews with industry leaders.