Silicon Valley's capture of our political institutions is all but complete
21 hours ago
- #Political Influence
- #Silicon Valley
- #AI Regulation
- Silicon Valley's political influence is nearly complete, as seen in California's AI legislation outcomes.
- Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed key AI bills like the No Robo Bosses Act and the LEAD Act, siding with tech industry interests.
- Newsom signed weak AI regulations, such as SB 53, which require minimal safety reporting but impose negligible fines for non-compliance.
- The signed laws provide political cover without meaningful reform, undermining efforts to address AI's social and labor impacts.
- Silicon Valley's lobbying power extends beyond California, stalling legislation in other states and at the federal level.
- Grassroots movements and legislative overrides remain potential avenues for challenging tech dominance.