New data reveals Apple’s aggressive EU lobbying campaign amid escalating regulatory battles. Tech giants now spend more on EU influence than Big Pharma and automotive industries combined, signaling a high-stakes policy war.
UK tech lobby groups are issuing urgent warnings ahead of the November 26 budget, calling it a “make or break” moment for the sector. With taxes potentially rising to 54% for VCs and founders considering relocation, the government faces pressure to support scaling businesses.
Trump administration AI adviser David Sacks has publicly accused Anthropic of pursuing regulatory capture through fear-mongering. The venture capitalist’s comments come as his own investments and government role face increasing scrutiny.
David Sacks, who serves as the Trump administration’s “Crypto and AI Czar” while maintaining his venture capital activities, has publicly accused AI startup Anthropic of running what he calls a “sophisticated regulatory capture strategy based on fear-mongering.” According to reports, Sacks made these claims on his personal X account, stating that Anthropic is “principally responsible for the state regulatory frenzy that is damaging the startup ecosystem.”
Former UK Prime Minister Takes Advisory Roles at Tech Giants Rishi Sunak, who served as Britain’s prime minister from 2022…
