Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry

The New York Times – Business:
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
Congress Has Proposed Many Bills for A.I. Regulation. Lawmakers Have Enacted Few.

The New York Times – Business:
For years, Democrats and Republicans have proposed bills to address the greatest threats posed by artificial intelligence. Many remain stymied by political disputes.
The Unlikely Political Bedfellows on A.I. Regulation

The New York Times – Business:
David Sacks and Lina Khan? Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon? The debate on artificial intelligence limits is creating unlikely alliances.
Warsh Set for Showdown With Trump as Fed Faces Pressure to Raise Rates

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday, putting Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman, at odds with the administration just before the midterms.
U.S. Health Officials Move Quickly to Deploy Medical A.I. Despite Concerns

The New York Times – Business:
Federal projects are rolling out A.I. agents that offer therapy and prescribe medicine, raising concerns about safety and the influence of venture capital investors.
The A.I. Slowdown Debate Goes Global

The New York Times – Business:
A call to slow the development of artificial intelligence has rattled markets and drawn pushback in Washington and Beijing. Others worry it may not be enough.
Is A.I. Raising the Chances of Biological Warfare?

The New York Times – Business:
Current chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.
King Charles Will Convene A.I. Leaders Amid Calls to Slow Development

The New York Times – Business:
As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.
After the I.P.O., a Billion-Dollar Bill for Employee Paydays

The New York Times – Business:
A compensation strategy at start-ups keeps expenses low until they go public. At that point, the companies may face billions of dollars in catch-up expenses.
Court Strikes Down Trump Order to Keep an Aging Coal-Burning Plant Running

The New York Times – Business:
The 64-year-old Michigan power plant was set to retire. Then the Trump administration intervened in a way that overstepped its authority, a court ruled.
How Minnesota Became the Front Line in the Fight Over Prediction Markets

The New York Times – Business:
The state was the first to pass a law banning Kalshi and Polymarket. A lawsuit filed by a federal agency may set a precedent on who gets to regulate them.
The A.I. Threat Is Real. We Need to Act Now.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We can no longer pretend that this technology is safe.