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Anthropic Researcher Sholto Douglas: Models Will Be Capable Of Automating 95% Of Computer Facing Jobs By 2028, But People Will Continue To Work Well Into The 2030's

Reddit r/singularity · 2026-08-16

Anthropic researcher Sholto Douglas predicts that AI models will be capable of automating 95% of computer-facing jobs by 2028, but widespread automation may not occur until the 2030s due to factors like compute shortages and policy, stressing the need for societal preparation.

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@bobbyfijan: Rather than assume Ro is a dum dum or can’t read … it’s far better to assume that he’s very smart and INTENDS for the 2…

X AI KOLs Following · 2026-08-16 Cached

A tweet argues that 'Ro' intentionally aims to reduce founder control and increase state indebtedness in dynamic companies, even if it stifles innovation, referencing a proposition that taxes unrealized gains and may be unconstitutional.

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@mcuban: Ro, “in your scenario, the founder could sell to pay a one time 5 percent tax or the state could sell it if he defaults…

X AI KOLs Timeline · 2026-08-16 Cached

Mark Cuban criticizes Ro Khanna's proposal to tax California billionaires, arguing it unfairly targets entrepreneurs with illiquid assets while leaving wealthy executives with public stock unaffected.

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@mcuban: Ro, I like you. You know that. But you need to read the state of the state. The number of Deca Unicorns in Cali is grow…

X AI KOLs Timeline · 2026-08-15 Cached

Mark Cuban argues that a proposed 5% wealth tax on California billionaires could force tech startups to relocate, as founders face cash-poor but stock-rich situations that hinder tax compliance.

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Roundtables: Inside the “Censorship-Industrial Complex” Idea Shaping US Policy

MIT Technology Review · 2026-08-13 Cached

A subscriber-only MIT Technology Review roundtable explores the 'censorship-industrial complex' idea, how it moved from the right-wing fringe into US policy, and its implications for democracy and the internet.

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The Download: our 35 young innovators and the “censorship-industrial complex”

MIT Technology Review · 2026-08-12 Cached

MIT Technology Review's newsletter highlights the selection process for its 2026 Innovators Under 35 list, an investigation into the 'censorship-industrial complex' influencing US policy, and Montana's push to become an experimental medical hub.

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Meta can't stop states' $1.4 trillion lawsuit from going to trial

Ars Technica · 2026-08-11 Cached

A federal appeals court ruled that Meta cannot immediately appeal a denial of Section 230 immunity, allowing a $1.4 trillion lawsuit by states over youth addiction to proceed to trial. The decision also notes other recent rulings against Meta, including a $567 million judgment in New Mexico.

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@kuriharan: Learn out. Made by AI? EU tells firms to stick a label on it from Sunday https://techxplore.com/news/2026-07-ai-eu-firm…

X AI KOLs Timeline · 2026-07-29

EU mandates that firms label AI-generated content starting Sunday, as reported by TechXplore.

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Philly suburb: Sure, build that data center—but first meet our 43 demands

Ars Technica · 2026-07-28 Cached

A Philadelphia suburb demands 43 conditions from a developer planning a large data center, leading to a legal standoff over community benefits and zoning rules.

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New Yorkers will soon need to verify their age to access algorithmic feeds

The Verge · 2026-07-28 Cached

New York's SAFE for Kids Act will require social media platforms to verify users' ages before providing algorithmic feeds or late-night notifications, with compliance starting in 2027.

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The tech-broification of American science has officially begun

The Verge · 2026-07-24 Cached

The Trump administration launches the $5 billion Genesis Mission grants for AI-driven science projects, signaling a politicized shift in US research priorities that critics warn could undermine long-standing scientific norms.

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@kuriharan: Check it. Google just got hit with an €890m DMA fine — and Washington isn't happy, warning it puts the EU-US trade deal…

X AI KOLs Timeline · 2026-07-24 Cached

The European Commission fined Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act, prompting the US to warn that the sanction risks undermining the EU-US trade deal.

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@Techmeme: Sources: parts of the Trump administration are reigniting efforts to implement de facto bans on foreign open-source mod…

X AI KOLs Following · 2026-07-20 Cached

Article reports that parts of the Trump administration are reviving efforts to impose de facto bans on foreign open-source AI models, as Chinese AI models gain momentum.

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Judge: Trump can’t deport researchers just for working in content moderation

Ars Technica · 2026-07-15 Cached

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's policy to revoke visas and deport non-US citizens working in content moderation, ruling that the policy was overly broad and lacked clear justification.

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New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium

Hacker News Top · 2026-07-14

New York has become the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on new data center construction, likely due to environmental and energy concerns.

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The kids with phones are alright

Hacker News Top · 2026-07-11 Cached

A blog post discussing a viral video of bystanders confronting a man filming teenage girls on a train, using it to critique current tech policies that target young people's phone usage while protecting perpetrators with power. The author argues that smartphone regulation unfairly punishes youth and ignores real-world power dynamics.

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Your family’s $300 stake in OpenAI

MIT Technology Review · 2026-07-06 Cached

MIT Technology Review reports on Sam Altman's proposal to give Americans a 5% equity stake in OpenAI, valued at about $320 per household, as compensation for AI using human-generated work and as a safety net against labor market disruption.

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Al Vigier: Canada's AI strategy shouldn't include secret Palantir bills

Hacker News Top · 2026-07-06 Cached

Al Vigier argues that Canada's new AI strategy, 'AI for All,' ignores existing secret contracts with US firm Palantir, undermining its goal of building sovereign AI capacity.

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EFF letter to FTC on X consent order (2 July 2026) [pdf]

Hacker News Top · 2026-07-02

EFF sent a letter to the FTC regarding a consent order involving X (formerly Twitter) on July 2, 2026, addressing tech regulation and privacy concerns.

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The Download: metric weaknesses and AI elephant warnings

MIT Technology Review · 2026-06-29 Cached

A newsletter roundup covering the pitfalls of using metrics to quantify life, AI-powered systems to prevent human-elephant conflicts in India, and the US government allowing Anthropic to release its Mythos 5 model to trusted organizations.

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