AI Policy
The Geopolitics of Infrastructure: AI Power Demands and the Diverging Transatlantic Strategy
An analysis of the US surge in gas-fired AI data centers versus China's renewable approach, and the implications for long-term governance and carbon lock-in.
SEC Subpoenas Wall Street Banks Over Situational Awareness Hedge Fund
The SEC is investigating the trading activity of Situational Awareness following its forced liquidation during last month's AI stock market volatility.
FTC moves to mandate disclosure of ‘personalized pricing’ amid consumer surveillance concerns
The Federal Trade Commission is proposing rules to force retailers to disclose whether they use personal data to set individual prices, citing concerns over unfair surveillance.
Spanish Court Fines Company €6,000 for Vague Remote Work Refusal
A Spanish court ruled in favor of a mother of two disabled children, finding that her employer failed to provide specific organizational reasons for denying her telecommuting request.
US Economic Warfare against Iran meets vows of ‘Seismic’ Retaliation
The Trump administration prepares unprecedented economic isolation measures as Tehran warns that support for sanctions will be treated as an 'act of war'.
Pierrakakis: Triple Intervention in September for Income, Private Debt, and Investments
The Minister of National Economy outlines the plan for the Thessaloniki International Fair, new private debt regulations, and the attraction of international investment funds.
Abdul El-Sayed Overcomes 9:1 Spending Deficit in Michigan Primary Victory
Abdul El-Sayed secured a Senate primary win in Michigan despite a massive funding gap, leveraging viral social media tactics to defeat establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens.
TikTok settles children’s privacy suit with DOJ for $400 million
A major settlement over COPPA violations as TikTok restructures its U.S. operations.
"Zuckerberg Lied About Child Safety": Former Meta Engineer Testifies in Landmark Trial
A former Meta safety engineer testified that Mark Zuckerberg ignored repeated warnings regarding the risks minors face on Facebook and Instagram, prioritizing profit over protection.
Trump’s New Space Policy Targets 1,000 Launches Yearly, Calls for New Federal Spaceport
A new national space transportation policy aims for 1,000 annual launches by 2030, identifying the need for additional heavy-lift facilities on federal land.
TikTok will pay $400 million to settle DOJ child privacy lawsuit
The platform reached one of the largest settlements in history over violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
UK Cinemas Crack Down on Meta Smart Glasses Over Privacy and Piracy Concerns
British cinemas are introducing restrictions or full bans on smart glasses with cameras, as concerns mount over illegal recording, privacy, and film piracy.