Artifical Intelligence
EU Unveils AI Code of Practice to Help Businesses Comply with Bloc’s Rules
EU code is voluntary, and complements the EU's AI Act
Donald Trump
Trump Signs His Tax and Spending Cut Bill at the White House July 4 Picnic
The legislation amounts to a repudiation of the agendas of the past two Democratic presidents, including Joe Biden’s tax credits for renewable energy.
Congress
House Gives Final Approval to Trump's Big Tax Bill and Sends it to Him to Sign
The bill will become a defining measure of Trump's return to the White House
Advanced Energy
Senate GOP Removes Tax on Solar and Wind Energy but Dismantles Climate Law Passed by Democrats
Clean energy advocates were deeply disappointed by the bill
Donald Trump
Senate Passes Trump's Big Tax Breaks and Spending Cuts Bill
Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie, with 3 Republican senators joining all Democrats in voting against the measure.
Congress
Senate Spent 16 Hours to Read Trump's 940-Page, Foot-high Bill Aloud
Now the long debate begins: Renewed pressure to oppose the bill came from Elon Musk, who criticized it as 'utterly insane and destructive.'
Crypto
Vance to Crypto Industry, as He Touts Trump Administration's Record: Stay Involved
The Trump family holds about a 60% stake in World Liberty Financial, a crypto project that recently launched its own stablecoin.
AI
Tech Industry Tried Reducing AI Bias. Now Trump Wants to End Its 'Woke AI' Efforts
The U.S. Commerce Department has deleted mentions of AI fairness, safety and 'responsible AI' in its appeal for collaboration.
Briefs
Slater Confirmed to Head of DOJ’s Antitrust Division
Slater said she will focus on enforcing antitrust laws affecting industries including technology
ACP
ACP More than Paid for Itself: Study
A revived ACP would save billions in healthcare costs, improve academic performance, and raise wages.
JD Vance
Tech Industry Largely Cheers Trump Hands Off Approach to AI
But some raised fears about Big Tech.
JD Vance
Sen. Blackburn Wants to Free Up Federal Spectrum for Commercial Use
The senator said unused spectrum could generate up to $100 billion for the federal government
AI
JD Vance Rails Against 'Excessive' AI Regulation in a Rebuke to Europe
At Paris AI Summit, Europe and China signed a document supporting 'responsible' AI. The U.S. did not.
AI
Vice President Vance Makes His International Debut at Paris AI Summit
The summit is first time the world has 'had such a broad international discussion in one place on the future of AI,' said Mozilla vice president.
ACP
NaLA Survey Reveals Post-ACP Hardship for Economically Vulnerable
The 68,000 survey responses highlighted a critical need for Lifeline and ACP programs.
Free Speech
Can Trump's Executive Order Suspending TikTok Ban Stick?
Trump has credited the trendsetting platform with helping him gain traction among young voters in the presidential election.
