Pfizer has won early antitrust approval for its acquisition of obesity biotech Metsera, beating back a $9 billion unsolicited bid from Novo Nordisk. The FTC’s move during a government shutdown signals regulatory priorities in the heated weight-loss drug competition.
When Washington stops, America’s small business engine stalls. Government shutdowns create immediate cash flow crises for contractors and cause lasting economic damage that extends far beyond political negotiations.
While promoting deregulatory AI policies publicly, the US government is implementing extensive controls on the building blocks of artificial intelligence systems. New analysis reveals how Washington regulates AI chips and model weights while maintaining hands-off rhetoric about applications.
Despite prominent free-market rhetoric surrounding artificial intelligence policy, the United States government is actively regulating critical components of AI systems through export controls and national security measures, according to recent analysis. While political leaders champion deregulatory approaches to AI applications like chatbots and image generators, sources indicate the federal government maintains what analysts describe as an “iron grip” on the fundamental building blocks of AI technology.
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South Africa’s foreign minister has stated that trade negotiations with the United States have encountered significant sticking points. Ronald Lamola accused Washington of attempting to influence domestic policies including Black Economic Empowerment and land reform during bilateral trade discussions.
South Africa’s foreign minister Ronald Lamola has revealed that trade negotiations with the United States have encountered significant obstacles, according to reports from the Financial Times Africa Summit in London. Sources indicate that Washington has been applying pressure regarding South Africa’s domestic policies, particularly Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and land expropriation measures.
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