California billionaire tax sparks fierce political battle
#CaliforniaTax #BigTechA proposed California billionaire tax has split Democrats and sparked fierce Big Tech opposition, with apocalyptic warnings of an "economic 9/11." The debate over wealth, taxes, and tech will shape upcoming 2026 and 2028 elections. read more
Tech Giants Seek Direct Power Plant Connections, Raising Fairness Concerns
#DataCenters #BigTechBig Tech aims to connect data centers directly to power plants to address rising electricity demands. Utilities argue that this privileges big users over others and raises fairness concerns. Federal regulators are deliberating the impact and future of such agreements. read more
#BigTech #AIStartups
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden criticizes Big Tech for poaching talent and products from smaller AI startups without acquiring them, a practice he sees as monopolistic. He urges antitrust action, highlighting concerns about industry consolidation. read more