The Telephone, Political Entrepreneurship, And Theodore M. Vail
This article largely presents Vail in his own words and seeks to demonstrate how transparent he was about inviting state intervention to move his industry toward monopoly.
Technology
Technological innovations, artificial intelligence, robotics, biotech, 5G, informatics, telematics, and other advancements and their impact on society are the primary focus of this section. Our survey data measuring the American public's hopes and concerns about technological advancements will form the articles' basis. Our interest includes data privacy, protection, and cybersecurity. We tackle trust in tech companies, breaking up big technology companies, and free speech in social media.
OpenAI Receives $5.5 Billion In SB Energy Warrants Ahead Of IPO
SB Energy is preparing to file public IPO documents and could seek a valuation exceeding $50 billion, with plans to raise between $5 billion and $7 billion in a potential market debut as early as next month.
Instagram Cracks Down On AI Profiles That Pretend To Be Real People
Accounts that fail to add the label could have their posts excluded from Instagram's recommendation systems, potentially reducing their reach significantly.
Sony, Warner Music File Copyright Lawsuit Against Anthropic
The publishers specifically cite songs including “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” and “Livin' on a Prayer” among works they claim were improperly obtained.
You’re Being Watched: The Flock Camera Controversy Sweeping California
Flock says its cameras help communities “deter crime, respond to emergencies, and investigate safety incidents.”
The State Is Coming For Your Roomba
According to the Federal Communications Commission’s own fact sheet, the supposed security danger is serious enough to exclude new household products but not serious enough to affect previously purchased machines—or even purchases and use by federal agencies.
Canada Pushes Back As Google Maps Renames Lake Ontario
The company said the change reflects updates to the U.S. Geographic Names Information System.
Database Shows Abuse Of License Plate Readers; Police Defend Their Use
In middle Georgia’s Bibb County, three sheriff’s deputies were arrested for stalking people they were in a relationship with, according to reports and the database.
Ken Paxton Unveils ‘Texas First’ Data Center Plan To Protect Grid, Communities
The first part of the plan includes authoring legislation at the federal level to prohibit the use of Chinese technology to power American data centers or build up their infrastructure.
Elon Musk Should Reach For The Next Frontier—Not Buy The Last One
SpaceX is clearly serious about communications.
What Made Nvidia Shares To Jump 7% After Earnings
Nvidia continues to face supply constraints involving Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and memory chips used in its AI systems.
Meta Pays $17,000,000,000 Over Harm To Kids On Social Media
The deal ends a $1.4 trillion lawsuit with the four states as Meta says it will limit under-18 users to two hours of social media use per day in its platforms.
Apple Sets September 9 iPhone Launch Event
Analysts expect Apple to introduce new iPhone and Apple Watch models, with speculation that the company could unveil its first foldable iPhone.
How Chinese Hackers Allegedly Infiltrated U.S. Government Networks
Hackers linked to Chinese military and intelligence services allegedly exploited a Chinese technology company to conceal their activity and gain access to targeted networks.
Why Meta Agreed To A $17 Billion Settlement With States
The original 2023 lawsuit alleged that Meta deliberately encouraged children to remain engaged with its platforms while downplaying potential risks.
Every State Can Open Its Doors To Nuclear Energy
Currently, there are around 11,000 utility scale plants powering America’s modern economy and based on current projections we may need to nearly double that.