Federal agencies seek injunction against Rhode Island event contract restrictions Suswati Basu The United States and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have asked a federal judge to block Rhode Island from enforcing state law against federally regulated event contracts, deepening a growing legal battle over the regulation of prediction markets. In a … Continue reading Federal agencies seek injunction against Rhode Island event contract restrictions
OpenAI rolls out a Lockdown Mode for extra protection against prompt injection attacks The company says most users don’t need to use the feature. By Igor Bonifacic June 5, 2026 OpenAI OpenAI has begun rolling out Lockdown Mode, an optional security setting designed to offer users advanced protection from prompt injection attacks. For the unfamiliar, … Continue reading OpenAI rolls out a Lockdown Mode for extra protection against prompt injection attacks
June 05, 2026 SAG-AFTRA actor’s union strikes 4-year deal with studios to protect performers against AI BY Associated Press Television and movie actors on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services, a month after their union leaders negotiated a deal they say provides protections against synthetic actors created by artificial … Continue reading SAG-AFTRA actor’s union strikes 4-year deal with studios to protect performers against AI
Nationalists promise Malta veto against proposed European Union online gambling tax Suswati Basu Malta’s opposition Nationalist Party says it would block any attempt to introduce a European Union-wide online gambling tax, arguing the measure would hurt Malta’s economy and weaken regulated operators across Europe. Speaking during a European Parliament plenary debate on future … Continue reading Nationalists promise Malta veto against proposed European Union online gambling tax
Arizona sports contracts lawsuit against Kalshi paused while Ninth Circuit appeals continue Suswati Basu A legal fight over prediction markets and state gambling authority is now on hold in Arizona while federal appeals judges weigh several related cases. Kalshi, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Justice Department, and Arizona regulators jointly asked a … Continue reading Arizona sports contracts lawsuit against Kalshi paused while Ninth Circuit appeals continue
Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling Suswati Basu Oklahoma lawmakers have finalized a major expansion of the state’s gambling restrictions after voting to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589. The measure updates Oklahoma’s criminal gambling statute to specifically address online casino-style games, sweepstakes operations, and … Continue reading Oklahoma lawmakers override veto expanding criminal ban against online sweepstakes gambling
CFTC defends prediction markets authority against mounting state gambling challenges Suswati Basu The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is pressing a federal appeals court to reaffirm that prediction markets fall under federal supervision instead of state gambling enforcement. In a brief filed Tuesday (May 12) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the … Continue reading CFTC defends prediction markets authority against mounting state gambling challenges
April 26, 2026 Your differences are your competitive advantage against AI, LinkedIn’s leaders say BY Next Big Idea Club Below, Aneesh Raman and Ryan Roslansky share five key insights from their new book, Open to Work: How to Get Ahead in the Age of AI. Raman is LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer. He previously served as senior … Continue reading Your differences are your competitive advantage against AI, LinkedIn’s leaders say
Arizona court battle against Kalshi slows amid legal scope disputes Suswati Basu A fight over prediction markets, federal authority, and Arizona gambling law is moving onto a slower track after all sides asked for more time, even as they continue arguing over what a temporary court order actually blocks. In a joint status … Continue reading Arizona court battle against Kalshi slows amid legal scope disputes
Judge allows Arizona gambling case against Kalshi, denying preliminary injunction Suswati Basu A federal judge is letting Arizona press ahead with its gambling case against a federally regulated prediction market, rejecting an urgent bid from Kalshi to halt enforcement while the broader legal fight plays out. In an order dated Wednesday (April 8), … Continue reading Judge allows Arizona gambling case against Kalshi, denying preliminary injunction
