Politicians can’t stop passing absurd laws
It’s illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs in Arizona. Sound familiar? It should. This choice nugget is just one of many absurd laws that politicians have been able to…
Pro-hotel, anti-Airbnb regs kill the little guy
In another loss for the little guys, the hotel-industry-driven city crackdown on Airbnb rentals has succeeded. Sorry, would-be tourists — you’ll have to spend your money in some other town.…
AI interference risks robbing America of economic growth
Despite a recent losing streak against tech companies that would make the Oakland Athletics look competitive, the FTC has a new tech bogeyman. The agency subpoenaed OpenAI last week as…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns society to brace for AI acceleration
Google CEO Sundar Pichai admitted Sunday that society will need to prepare for rapid advancements in artificial intelligence that are poised to unsettle the job market and exacerbate safety concerns.…
Biden administration mulls AI rules as ChatGPT’s popularity stokes safety fears
The Biden administration on Tuesday inched toward possible regulations targeting advanced AI systems such as ChatGPT as fears grow about the risks the technology poses to society. In a precursor…
NYC proposes strict Airbnb registration rules to take effect in January
New York City is pressing ahead with a long-anticipated crackdown on Airbnb hosts, with officials on Friday proposing a strict new registration system for hosts that will take effect in…