Policy & Regulation
Law, regulation, copyright and AI governance.
Trained on Us: How AI Codifies Human Prejudice at Scale
AI does not impartially observe reality—it mirrors human stereotypes. Operating at scale, it reinforces inequalities in healthcare, diagnostics, and public perception across socioeconomic lines.
California’s AI Bargain Is a Middle Finger to Washington
California’s discounted Claude deal with Anthropic isn’t just a procurement win—it’s a deliberate rebuke of federal AI policy, exposing a deepening rift between state innovation and federal overreach.
Paul Gigot Interviews Economist Don Luskin on AI and Federal Reserve Policy
Analysis of the Warsh pivot on Federal Reserve policy and the broader implications of AI on economic forecasting.
Amazon’s Pivot: Vega OS and the End of Sideloading on Fire TV
An analysis of Amazon's shift away from Android-based Fire OS to the closed Vega OS on newer Fire TV Sticks, exploring the security versus control debate.
Apple’s Supreme Court Hail Mary: Can Judges Enforce an Order’s *Spirit*?
Apple challenges civil contempt over its App Store fee strategy, raising the stakes for antitrust enforcement and judicial authority worldwide.
The 950 Million-Visit Piracy Ring That Won't Stay Dead
A coordinated international operation led by ACE, UEFA, and Mexico's IMPI dismantled PirloTV, a major illegal streaming platform that aggregated unauthorized sports content, seizing 44 domains responsible for over 950 million annual visits.
Ohio’s Open Seat, Ramaswamy’s Gamble: The 2026 Gubernatorial Race That Could Reshape the Midwest
A deep dive into Ohio’s pivotal 2026 gubernatorial election, where Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE-backed reform agenda meets state politics—and the voters who may reject it.
The Design on Trial: Scaling Legal and Psychological Oversight from Social Media to AI
As lawsuits scrutinize social media for addictive platform design, the rapid adoption of AI in higher education raises urgent questions about psychological impact, cognitive load, and the emerging need for institutional guardrails.
Sanders’ AI Bill Would Take Half of Major Firms’ Value for a Public Wealth Fund
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, proposing a one-time 50% stock tax on AI companies earning over $200 million annually to create a $7 trillion fund that would pay Americans direct dividends and give the public governance control over the industry's biggest players.
Iran Just Started Selling Oil Again — And No One’s Stopping It
Tehran began oil exports within hours of signing the US-Iran MOU, bypassing sanctions and triggering a global market shift — all while nuclear talks remain suspended.
The Court That Can Kill Laws Without Writing Them
The Supreme Court’s power to strike down laws isn’t in the Constitution—it’s a quiet, dangerous habit built on one 1803 ruling and decades of self-restraint.
MBS: The Autocrat Who Bet the Kingdom on a Dream
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman leads Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification through Vision 2030 and the Public Investment Fund.