Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Uber Enacts Stricter Background Checks for Drivers

The New York Times – Business:
The changes come after The New York Times revealed that the ride-hailing giant approved drivers with many types of criminal convictions, including violent felonies.
Apple, Micron, OpenAI and A.I.’s Rough Summer

The New York Times – Business:
Rising memory prices, more expensive iPads and a longer wait for OpenAI to go public: The sector that has driven markets skyward is hitting turbulence.
Ryanair Stops Charging for Parents to Sit With Their Children

The New York Times – Business:
The airline said it had “reluctantly” changed course after a British regulator began investigating whether its fees were illegal.
SpaceX IPO Shows How Investors in Public Companies Are Losing Power

The New York Times – Business:
SpaceX has joined a growing cohort of companies that use dual class share structures to ensure many shareholders have little say in how they are run.
Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

The New York Times – Business:
Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
Tesla Crash That Killed a Texas Woman Will be Investigated by Federal Regulators

The New York Times – Business:
The car’s driver-assistance system was in use when the crash killed a woman on Friday, the police said.
‘The View’ Asks Its Audience for Help in Battle With F.C.C.

The New York Times – Business:
The daytime TV talk show is at the center of a dispute with the Federal Communications Commission over political speech.
Is China Closing the A.I. Gap Faster Than Expected?

The New York Times – Business:
Silicon Valley and corporate America are increasingly turning to cheaper, open-source artificial intelligence models built in China.
China Tightens Rare Earth Grip on U.S. Firms, Threatening Trade Clash

The New York Times – Business:
The move targets two U.S. manufacturers at the center of the Trump administration’s effort to rebuild the domestic supply chain for critical magnets.
Federal Energy Regulator Seeks to Limit Conflicts Over Data Centers

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directed grid managers to make changes that protect individuals from higher electricity bills while giving data centers access to power faster.
Crypto Firms and Automakers Are Looking to Open Banks, at Trump’s Urging

The New York Times – Business:
Urged on by the White House and a reduction in regulatory oversight, crypto companies and automakers are among those that have applied for banking charters.
Xi Jinping Quit Smoking. China Still Cannot.

The New York Times – Business:
China’s tobacco monopoly has become so financially vital to the government that even its powerful leader has failed to curb the country’s smoking habit.