Topic: #government
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AI Companies Spent $41M on Lobbying in H1 2026
Eleven leading AI firms deployed $41 million on Washington lobbying in H1 2026, an 8% increase from the prior year. The spending surge reflects industry efforts to shape federal AI regulation and block state-level rules.
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Ireland flags crypto risks in first government assessment since 2019
Ireland's government released its first digital-asset risk assessment since 2019, identifying money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions evasion, and bribery as major threats. The country plans to implement industry standards by mid-2027.