The billionaire former mayor was tapped to chair the Defense Innovation Board, a go-between for the military and Silicon Valley.
Big Tech
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Jon Ossoff’s Moment of Trust
Before entering the Senate, Ossoff had more than half his net worth in Apple stock; it’s now in a blind trust. Today, he must vote on legislation affecting the company.
Posted inPolitics
The Democratic Pivot
There’s a path to gaining some needed successes on policy and legislation while waiting for a deal to emerge on Build Back Better.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Stock Market Bubble and the Regulation Paradox
Understanding the several smaller financial-market bubbles that make up the big one
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Big Tech Freaks Out About Bipartisan Crackdown
CEOs are calling individual senators and lobbyists are engaged in a full-court press to stop legislation in its tracks.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Banks and Tech Companies Jockey for Economic Control
As banks close branches, tech giants open physical stores.
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2022: The Year in Governing
Here’s everything to look out for over the next 12 months.
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Greetings From Meta
The born-again tech giant would like a word.
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The Myth of Artificial Intelligence
‘The Age of AI’ advances a larger political and corporate agenda.
