American lawmakers are pushing for a bill that would force ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to divest from the app within 165 days. Otherwise, the company will face a ban in the US due to concerns over Chinese ownership and potential national security threats. TikTok has expressed concerns, claiming the bill infringes on its First Amendment rights.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024"AI Steve," created by Sussex businessman Steve Endacott and backed by Neural Voice technology, is running for office in the UK general election, promising constant connectivity with constituents via AI. Endacott aims to revolutionize democracy by allowing voters to directly influence policy on a weekly basis using technology. While some see this blend of AI and politics as radical, Endacott insists it enhances human involvement in democratic processes.
Various Democratic House and Congress members wrote a public letter to the chair of the DNC urging them to “take a forward-looking approach to digital assets and blockchain technology.” They call on the party to add pro-crypto language to the party platform, select a VP candidate with crypto knowledge, a pro-innovation SEC Chair, and lean on industry experts to create better policy.
Maine voters are deciding whether to adopt a redesigned state flag created by Adam Lemire, featuring the eastern white pine on a buff field with a navy star. This design, reminiscent of the 1901-1909 flag, symbolizes Maine's 16 counties and was selected from 400 submissions. Maine's current flag, adopted in 1909, displays the state's coat of arms on a blue field. It is outdated by modern vexillology standards, which favor simpler, more symbolic designs. The new design aims to be a unifying symbol, avoiding political controversy by reviving a historic flag.
According to Senate staffer rumors, Kamala Harris is considering making anti-crypto SEC Chair Gary Gensler the Treasury Secretary under her administration. Republican Senate staffers and politicians are against this nomination, and Democrats are split around crypto support. There has been no official statement from the Harris campaign.