UK startup founders are pushing back against a proposed 20% exit tax for entrepreneurs leaving the country. The debate highlights Europe’s ongoing struggle between taxing wealth and maintaining competitive business environments. With the budget weeks away, finance minister Rachel Reeves faces pressu
Pennsylvania’s new budget dramatically cuts cyber charter school funding while implementing stricter accountability measures. The changes come after years of pressure from school districts and critical audits revealing massive taxpayer fund stockpiling.
Consumer and tech advocacy groups are urging the Supreme Court to reinstate former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter after her controversial firing. The case challenges a 90-year-old legal precedent that protects independent agencies from political interference. Oral arguments begin December
China is rapidly expanding its security influence worldwide through police training and surveillance technology exports. According to new research, authoritarian regimes are particularly eager recipients of this assistance. The approach contrasts sharply with Western security cooperation that comes
The European Commission is proposing to delay implementation of “high-risk” AI system rules until August 2026, with a potential one-year grace period. Former ECB president Mario Draghi calls for pausing the next phase entirely until drawbacks are better understood. Critics argue the regulations jeop
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced at Davos that he wants to pursue digital economy cooperation between ASEAN and the European Union. He sees this as a potential breakthrough despite current global trade headwinds and WTO challenges.
Meta just introduced Omnilingual Automatic Speech Recognition covering over 1,600 languages. Meanwhile, the EU’s proposed Digital Omnibus regulations face mounting criticism for creating legal incoherence and potential AI exceptionalism. The timing couldn’t be more ironic.
OpenAI is pushing for expanded government support for its AI infrastructure buildout. The company wants tax credits for data centers and faster permitting processes while denying it seeks direct bailouts.
Venture capitalist David Sacks, serving as Trump’s AI czar, declared there will be no federal bailouts for AI companies. His comments came after OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar discussed potential government “backstops” for infrastructure investments. The exchange highlights ongoing debates about government’
A federal court upheld Department of Energy rules banning traditional non-condensing gas water heaters and furnaces. The decision requires new appliances to achieve 90-95% efficiency versus traditional 80% rates. Gas industry groups argue the rules will force expensive home modifications.
