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For all his bluster about voter fraud, Elon Musk has been one of the most flagrant flaunters of US election law. Now his America PAC has been slapped with a reprimand by the Georgia State Election Board for sending out pre-filled absentee ballot appl

The Australian Labor government’s draft legislation for a news bargaining incentive, released in April 2026, has once again drawn criticism from US tech companies. Meta and Google swiftly condemned the proposal, claiming it unfairly targets certain American tech giants. As the consultation period on the draft bill closes, two lobby groups have lodged formal complaints, echoing previous concerns raised in December 2025. The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) reiterated arguments that the legislation could hinder competition and impose undue regulatory burdens on US technology firms. The ongoing debate highlights the tension between Australia’s efforts to ensure fair payment for news content and the interests of major international tech companies. Supporters of the plan argue it is necessary to sustain independent journalism in Australia, while critics claim it constitutes an unfair financial levy. This back-and-forth is part of a broader global trend, where governments seek to regulate the influence of large tech platforms on media markets. The Labor government is expected to consider submissions carefully before finalising the legislation, aiming to balance fair compensation for Australian news providers with compliance requirements for international tech corporations.

A Proxy War for the Future of AI A $100 million influx of cash from AI-focused groups and executives is flooding into the 2024 US…