I recently changed jobs to be part of a wider, more constructive conversation about how to improve technology's impact on society (vs. debating whether it is good or bad). Looking to work together with like minded folks. More at psychoftech.substack.com/p/t….

Human beings are called to be co-workers in the work of creation, not merely passive consumers of content generated by artificial technology. Our dignity lies in our ability to reflect, choose freely, love unconditionally, and enter into authentic relationships with others. Recognizing and safeguarding what characterizes the human person and guarantees their balanced growth is essential for establishing an adequate framework to manage the consequences of artificial intelligence. vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/e…

Social media is one the least meaningful things we do; spending time with family is one of the most. Yet we are spending more time on social media and less with our kids.

It was an honor to lead this fight on behalf of kids, parents, states, creators, and all individuals who would suffer the consequences of an AI moratorium. Until Congress passes federal legislation like my NO FAKES Act and the Kids Online Safety Act, we cannot remove these protections. Thank you to all 98 of my colleagues who supported this effort.

Big victory for parents, kids and workers

Thank you @MarshaBlackburn for putting our kids ahead of the profits of technology companies. cc @JonHaidt

Just last year, millions of high school students said they knew a classmate who had been victimized by AI-generated image based sexual abuse. This is why countless organizations are opposing misguided efforts to block state laws on AI. We must stand with them. blackburn.senate.gov/service…

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The attack in Minnesota is a heartbreaking reminder of what happens when we allow hatred to replace our shared humanity. My heart goes out to the lawmakers and their families during this devastating time. In a free society, disagreement is inevitable. Violence is not. We must recommit to the virtues that hold us together—and to the conviction that every person, regardless of politics, deserves our respect.

If states can’t regulate AI for 10 years, we’re no better than China. This poison-pill clause DESTROYS federalism. President Trump never campaigned on destroying states rights for AI. We need to protect American jobs and American workers, not replace them with machines.

The Big Beautiful Bill contains a provision banning state & local governments from regulating AI. It’s worse than you think. It would make it easier for corporations to get zoning variances, so massive AI data centers could be built in close proximity to residential areas.

The fate of Jews and Muslims are linked. The more we hurt each other, the more we hurt ourselves. October 7 led to the horrors in Gaza, which led to the murder in DC, which will lead to more deportations and attacks on Muslims, which will lead to more attacks on Jews. The more suffering we put into the world, the more we will suffer ourselves. Stop. We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools.

Providing AI with an exemption from state legislation would be dangerous in a world where an increasing number of our kids are being targeted by AI companions, AI generated deepfakes, and AI powered social media algorithms. Protecting our kids is not a partisan issue and we should all oppose this gift to the tech companies that are already harming our kids at an industrial scale.

Some people are hammers...everything then appears to be a nail.

#SB86 in CO is the result of the tireless efforts of parents who lost a child because social media companies didn't take effective action against illegal activity. Tell your state rep to support a veto override of #SB86 to enact common sense protections for social media users.

User-seconds on X is a pretty bad approximation of value of X to the user.

thank you @GeorgeBrauchler... agreed! cc @roseforco @RepGarciaSander @LGSforHD65 @GarciaSanderCO @RepLorenaGarcia @RepRyanArmagost @DustyAJohnsonCO @LSuckla @RichardsonHD56 @sopermatthew @RepWeinberg @RyanGonzalezCO @RepCarlosBarron @carlosbarron85 @RepTyWinter @MBrooksHD45

Someone in the pharma business told me companies are freezing hiring and new projects because of uncertainty about tariffs. I don't think Trump grasps how damaging mere uncertainty is.

Whether you love or hate tariffs, you can't help but be impressed at the detailed policy planning, the transparency of the policy process, the credibility of Administration announcements, relentless attention to detail, flawless execution, and the thoughtful predictability that business demands.

Since you asked an honest question here’s my attempt to honestly answer it: America’s wealth is driven primarily by high-value service industries such as banking, technology, and entertainment. Just think of companies like JPMorgan Chase, Netflix, or Amazon. These sectors not only dominate the domestic economy but also play a key role in U.S. exports. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2023 the services sector accounted for over 77% of the U.S. GDP, while manufacturing contributed approximately 11%. The U.S. is also the world’s largest exporter of services, with exports totaling more than $970 billion in 2023—covering financial services, software, cloud computing, intellectual property, and consulting. These are areas largely not subject to tariffs. In a sense, manufacturing is a game the U.S. has already outgrown, shifting its focus to more sophisticated and less labor-intensive sectors. This evolution allows the U.S. to leverage its comparative advantage in innovation and productivity, rather than competing on low-cost labor. Meanwhile, many other countries impose tariffs on U.S. agricultural and consumer goods because they lack competitiveness in fields like finance, technology, and professional services. By protecting these less efficient sectors, they attempt to shelter local jobs, but at the cost of higher consumer prices and economic inefficiencies. Americans are major consumers of agricultural and manufactured goods, not because these sectors dominate the economy, but because of the purchasing power generated by a highly productive, service-oriented economy. Imposing tariffs on imports may create the illusion of protecting domestic jobs, but in reality, it often leads to higher prices for consumers and little to no job creation, especially in a country operating near full employment (the U.S. unemployment rate was just 3.7% in early 2024). In short, tariffs are a blunt instrument that may be politically appealing but are economically inefficient in a modern, dynamic, service-led economy like the United States.

Jim Cramer just completely eviscerated Trump and his stupid tariffs on CNN. "I went deep on the numbers today, and the numbers don’t make any sense… The chart that they had with the mathematical equation, I mean, are you kidding me? How about just the fact that it was wrong… Jeez come on!"