Eisner Backs Kimmel Amidst Suspension

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Eisner Backs Kimmel Amidst Suspension

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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner publicly supported Jimmy Kimmel after ABC, a Disney subsidiary, indefinitely suspended "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" following Kimmel's remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk. Eisner criticized FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for allegedly pressuring ABC, questioning the lack of leadership and suggesting a constitutional amendment regarding free speech limitations based on self-interest. He also praised Kimmel's talent and humor.

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Big Tech Acquisitions Trigger Antitrust Scrutiny

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Tech Coalition Pushes Federal Preemption

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A powerful coalition of federal legislators, executive branch officials, and multinational technology corporations has coalesced around a strategy of "federal preemption," seeking to strip state governments of their authority over generative AI. The coalition argues that the legal frameworks governing these technologies are in a state of flux as generative AI affects every sector of the economy, from healthcare diagnostics to creative industries. The push aims to centralize regulation at the federal level, limiting state‑level oversight of AI development and deployment.

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