Politics

Meta plans to spend $65 million on elections to sway AI legislation.

The funding will go toward Meta’s pro-AI super PACs, including two new ones: Republican-focused “Forge the Future Project” and Democrat-focused “Making Our Tomorrow,” the New York Times reports. The PACs will back politicians who are friendly to AI and push back against legislation that could limit the growth of Meta’s AI business.

Stephen Colbert says CBS forbid interview of Democrat because of FCC threat

Colbert: “I want to assure you this decision is for purely financial reasons.”

El Paso Airport Closed After Military Used New Anti-Drone Laser to Zap Party Balloon

“I want to be very, very clear that this should’ve never happened.”

US decides SpaceX is like an airline, exempting it from Labor Relations Act

US labels SpaceX a common carrier by air, will regulate firm under railway law.

‘Shut up and focus on the mission’: Tech workers are frustrated by their companies’ silence about ICE

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After Republican complaints, judicial body pulls climate advice

Meant to help judges handle scientific issues, document is now climate-free.