J.D. Vance’s A.I. Agenda: Reduce Regulation
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J.D. Vance’s A.I. Agenda: Reduce Regulation

Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick has indicated he favors a hands-off approach to A.I. but also wants to increase scrutiny of the biggest tech firms in the field.
F.T.C. Says Middlemen Seem to Drive Up Drug Prices
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F.T.C. Says Middlemen Seem to Drive Up Drug Prices

In a report, the regulator sharply criticized pharmacy benefit managers, a reversal from its longstanding hands-off approach to policing the companies.
U.S. Clears Way for Antitrust Inquiries of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI
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U.S. Clears Way for Antitrust Inquiries of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI

The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission agreed to divide responsibility for investigating three major players in the artificial intelligence industry.
The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights
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The Trustbuster Who Has Apple and Google in His Sights

Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, made his boldest move on Thursday by accusing Apple of antitrust violations.