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Dark Money Drives Anti-China Crackdown Across State Legislatures
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States are passing a flurry of anti-China bills that critics warn could chill free speech, create an administrative albatross for ordinary citizens, and invite politically motivated civil penalties. Though framed as efforts to curb Chinese influence, civil liberties advocates contend that the bills bear the hallmarks of modern-day McCarthyism — propelled by newly created dark-money organizations.
“There’s often a fair debate to be had over China’s influence,” said James Czerniawski, head of emerging technology policy at Consumer Choice Center. “But my bigger concern is that states are greenlighting a second Red Scare.”“My bigger concern is that states are greenlighting a second Red Scare.”Nebraska, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas have now passed sweeping state-level foreign influence registries. Nebraska’s bill, called the Foreign Adversary and Terrorist Agent Registration Act, creates...
As government money tightens its grip on fighting games, the push back to grassroots events gains momentum
Last week, the news broke that the Saudi Arabian city project Qiddiya had acquired an American talent management and brand consulting firm called RTS. Now, you may not have heard of RTS, but you may have heard of the video game event it co-owns: Evo.
Evo, the largest fighting game tournament in the world, is now owned in-part by the Saudi Arabian government. This government, criticised heavily for its human rights record, has brought the jewel of the fighting game community into its ever-growing sportswashing venture.
The reaction was loud and largely negative in the wake of this announcement, with a wave of fighting game fans and professionals decrying the move, pledging to never attend an Evo again, and urging others to focus...
Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV
The television landscape was rocked this week by the bombshell announcement that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will end its run in May 2026. While CBS and its parent company, Paramount Global, have firmly stated the decision is "purely financial," the timing and circumstances have ignited a fiery debate: was this a business move, a political manoeuvre, or an unfortunate confluence of both?
The cancellation of CBS's highest-rated late-night program comes just days after Stephen Colbert publicly lambasted Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview. Colbert, a relentless critic of Trump, called the settlement a "big fat bribe," linking it to Paramount's pending merger with Skydance Media, which requires Trump administration approval. This direct criticism of his own network's parent company has fuelled speculation that his outspoken political commentary...
How to make money from home using AI and Cybersecurity
Okay, let's break down how you can make money from home leveraging the powerful combination of AI and Cybersecurity. These are both high-demand, high-growth fields, so the opportunities are significant. I'll categorise the options based on skill level and approach and provide concrete examples.
I. Foundational Concepts (Important to Understand)
Before diving into specific methods, it's crucial to understand these core concepts:
AI (Artificial Intelligence): In this context, we're primarily talking about machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). This involves training algorithms on data to make predictions or take actions. You don't necessarily need to be a PhD-level AI researcher, but understanding the basics is key.
Cybersecurity:Â This encompasses protecting computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It's a broad field with many specialisations.
The Intersection: AI is increasingly used within cybersecurity (e.g., for threat detection), and cybersecurity is crucial for AI systems...
