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Brookfield Scoops UK Wind Farms Assets In $2.3B Deal
by Gunnar Larson 01 Nov '24

01 Nov '24

Brookfield Scoops UK Wind Farms Assets In $2.3B Deal <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2254179?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Al Barbarino Brookfield has agreed to buy a minority stake in four of Danish multinational energy company Orsted's operational U.K. offshore wind farms in a deal valued at £1.745 billion ($2.27 billion), Orsted announced Wednesday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2254179?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2254179?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Kirkland-Led Francisco Paying $1.1B For AdvancedMD
by Gunnar Larson 01 Nov '24

01 Nov '24

Kirkland-Led Francisco Paying $1.1B For AdvancedMD <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2253897?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Al Barbarino Kirkland & Ellis LLP is guiding Francisco Partners on an agreement disclosed Wednesday to buy medical payments company AdvancedMD from Global Payments for $1.125 billion. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2253897?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2253897?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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AI-Focused SPAC Joins Pipeline With $200M IPO Filing
by Gunnar Larson 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

AI-Focused SPAC Joins Pipeline With $200M IPO Filing <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2253957?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Tom Zanki Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co., a special purpose acquisition company targeting the artificial intelligence industry, filed plans on Wednesday for an estimated $200 million initial public offering, while another SPAC, energy-transition focused Tavia Acquisition Corp., downsized plans. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2253957?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2253957?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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Cleveland-Cliffs Gets Final Approval For $2.5B Stelco Deal
by Gunnar Larson 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

Cleveland-Cliffs Gets Final Approval For $2.5B Stelco Deal <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2254052?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> By Al Barbarino Ohio steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. said Wednesday it has received the Canadian regulatory approvals needed to complete its planned $2.5 billion acquisition of Canada's Stelco Holdings Inc., slating the deal close for Friday. Read full article » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2254052?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…> | Save to favorites » <https://www.law360.com/mergersacquisitions/articles/2254052?nl_pk=a34c25b5-…>

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[product] comparison of programmable bus devices from glasgow interface explorer
by Undescribed Horrific Abuse, One Victim & Survivor of Many 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

https://www.crowdsupply.com/1bitsquared/glasgow it’s a new greatfet/buspirate device. i originally found the goodfet when i was opening free device samples to repurpose the chip, it used the same controller (but the fuse in the sample would have needed voltage glitching). the glasgow is apparently fpga-based and supports dynamic voltage and multiple device cascading. this was a fun advertisement for a crowdfunded tool that crowdsupply emailed me. they do sadly hilight a commercial centralised service for data logging. i attached the comparison as txt but the columns are not aligned.

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Fwd: SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate Markets
by Gunnar Larson 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 12:52 PM ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> Date: Thu, Nov 2, 2023, 12:52 PM Subject: Re: SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate Markets To: <letitia.james(a)ag.ny.gov> Cc: <ir(a)twitter.com>, Harris, Adrienne A (DFS) <Adrienne.Harris(a)dfs.ny.gov>, <district3(a)council.nyc.gov>, Reader, Shaun <sreader(a)curtis.com> Dear Madam Attorney General James: xNY.io - Bank.org kindly seeks a response from your office concerning the message below. Today in Manhattan, the FTX case will soon be sent for jury deliberation. According to NPR, "... FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history." Additionally, today Donald Trump's civil fraud trial continues in New York City. Attorney General James, as you are aware xNY.io - Bank.org has an ongoing dialog with your office concerning a 'RICO.' The New York State Department of Financial Services records office has responded with a memo concerning the "Las Vegas Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement" here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1reLapm-6C0QJZhPKIPtN5HZGbYhTxZMh/view?usp=… . This memo aims to execute N.Y. Executive Law, Article 15 § 297. Procedure 1. Additionally, § 298-a. Application of article to certain acts committed outside the state of New York, (Israel Crisis). Kind regards, Gunnar -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org MSc - Digital Currency MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) G(a)xNY.io +1-917-580-8053 New York, New York 10001 On Sat, Jun 18, 2022, 4:44 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > Dear Attorney General Letitia James: > > xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC seeks to earn your esteemed approval to engage the > New York False Claims Act under urgent pretences. > > Today's correspondence marks the first time in history, a self-titled > "mafia" (aka, the "PayPal Mafia '') is compelled to answer publicly the > decision to manipulate both the New York False Claims Act and the Martin > Act against one another. > > - Madam Attorney General, your leadership approach has historical > context > <https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/climate/exxon-climate-lawsuit-new-york.h…> > to logic and ultimate Exxon Mobil vs. New York State > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLp9RIYw8mAh1SRG8E9PMEK94SV-viUN/view?usp=…> case > precedent. > - xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC research and development notes our hawkish > approach to ESG, D&O and LBO innovation. > - xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC sees this not a democrat vs. republican > concern as Mr. Elon Musk (CEO, SpaceX and Tesla) claims. False pretense to > protect free speech are now being debated as party to a $200B pryamid > scheme. > > Ms. James, on May 21, 2022 xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC > <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lv9Wt6y1ld4bNap0z3epIxttEGiP_oVpfxH0GTS…> > contacted the SpaceX Corporation with reasonable concern of CEO Musk's > intent behind the $44B Twitter LBO. The Orlando Police Pension Fund shared > similar concerns to the intent behind Twitter's LBO as illegal. > > Since, market forces suggest that SpaceX and Tesla directors are part of > interlocking directorate, self proclaimed the PayPal Mafia. The racket > could waterfall to problem(s) at the New York State Department of Financial > Services with Superintendent association to D&O insurance regulation. > > Ms. James, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC seeks your office's urgent assessment of > this matter. We aim to earn approval to explore the New York False Claims > Act to confront SpaceX as a racket. > > *Like a house of cards, the PayPal Mafia racket could risk a waterfall of > D&O interlocking directorate insolvencies. In summary: * > > 1. xNY.io - Bank.org's May 21, 2022 memo to SpaceX questioned intent > behind baseless claims pioneered by SpaceX's CEO, branding ESG a scam via > Exxon Mobil. Obviously, Exxon Mobil vs. New York State > <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nLp9RIYw8mAh1SRG8E9PMEK94SV-viUN/view?usp=…> alludes > Mr. Musk party to a false claim. > 2. SpaceX has failed to establish a preponderance of evidence and > burden of proof not a racket. > 3. SpaceX has failed to prove that Twitter's LBO is not false claim to > free speech protection. > 4. True social innovation cannot sponsor a fake news racket that could > jeopardize space exploration and war. > 5. Twitter's LBO dealmakers (Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan Chase) > company balance sheets, financial statements and other corporate records do > not impact xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC holding a racket accountable to false > claims. > > The CEO of SpaceX and Tesla leveraging Exxon Mobil as an ESG > securities scam does not preclude the PayPal Mafia's intent to engage false > claims at the sacrifice of New York State's financial future. > > Madam Attorney General James, we hope to hear from your esteemed office > and learn assessment of best next steps. > > Thank you, > > Gunnar > > -- > *Gunnar Larson * > *xNY.io <http://www.xny.io/> - Bank.org <http://bank.org/>, PBC* > > MSc > <https://www.unic.ac.cy/blockchain/msc-digital-currency/?utm_source=Google&u…> - > Digital Currency > MBA > <https://www.unic.ac.cy/business-administration-entrepreneurship-and-innovat…> - Entrepreneurship > and Innovation (ip) > > G(a)xNY.io > +1-646-454-9107 > New York, New York 10001 > > On Sun, May 22, 2022 at 9:34 AM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> wrote: > >> May 21, 2022 >> >> BY ELECTRONIC MAIL >> >> SpaceX Corporation >> Board of Directors >> One Rocket Road >> Hawthorne, California >> 90250 >> Sales(a)SpaceX.com >> >> Re: Potential SpaceX Interlocking Directors’ Intent to Manipulate >> Markets >> >> Dear SpaceX Board of Directors: >> >> From our New York headquarters, xNY.io - Bank.org, PBC embodies the >> notion that rather than a merry-go-round, the process of change and >> innovation is like a slide. >> >> Today’s memo aims to notify the SpaceX Corporation of concern of >> potential market manipulation that could impact cross-border digital asset >> innovation, free speech in the United States of America, the global ESG >> economy and Moon exploration. >> >> Please find the attached memo >> <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lv9Wt6y1ld4bNap0z3epIxttEGiP_oVpfxH0GTS…> >> addressed to SpaceX's board of directors. >> >> Respectfully, >> >> Gunnar Larson >> >

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Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner Song Lyrics
by Gunnar Larson 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

Editor's Note: Can Chris Martin look at the album cover and get back to me? I am praying it does not t look like a Diem dye job. ;) Gunnar --- Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner https://g.co/kgs/YjWukVG Roland was a warrior from the land of the midnight sun With a Thompson gun for hire, fighting to be done The deal was made in Denmark on a dark and stormy day So he set out for Biafra to join the bloody fray Through 66 and seven they fought the Congo war With their fingers on their triggers, knee-deep in gore For days and nights they battled, the Bantu to their knees They killed to earn their living, and to help out the Congolese Roland the Thompson gunner Roland the Thompson gunner His comrades fought beside him, Van Owen and the rest But of all the Thompson gunners, Roland was the best So the CIA decided they wanted Roland dead That son of a bitch Van Owen blew off Roland's head Roland the headless Thompson gunner (time, time, time for another peaceful war) Norway's greatest son (time stands still for Roland, 'til he evens up the score) They can still see his headless body stalking through the night In the muzzle flash of Roland's Thompson gun In the muzzle flash of Roland's Thompson gun Roland searched the continent for the man who done him in He found him in Mombasa, in a barroom drinking gin Roland aimed his Thompson gun, he didn't say a word But he blew Van Owen's body, from there to Johannesburg Roland the headless Thompson gunner Roland the headless Thompson gunner Roland the headless Thompson gunner (talking about the man) Roland the headless Thompson gunner The eternal Thompson gunner, still wandering through the night Now it's ten years later, but he still keeps up the fight In Ireland, in Lebanon, in Palestine and Berkeley Patty Hearst heard the burst of Roland's Thompson gun and bought it Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: David Eric Lindell / Warren Zevon Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner lyrics © Zevon Music, Songs Of Universal Inc.

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Fwd: FOIL Records Request :: R001395-103124
by Gunnar Larson 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

---------- Forwarded message --------- From: NYS Executive Chamber Records Access Office <governorny(a)govqa.us> Date: Thu, Oct 31, 2024, 10:36 AM Subject: FOIL Records Request :: R001395-103124 To: g(a)xny.io <g(a)xny.io> ------------------------------ Dear Gunnar Larson: This message acknowledges receipt of your request. Your request was received in this office on 10/31/2024 and given the reference number R001395-103124 for tracking purposes. Records Requested: xNY.io - Bank.org seeks access to records if the Executive Chamber is aware of any international travel of Mayor Adams during this time period. We will provide you with a status update on or before 12/2/2024. You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed. New York State Executive Chamber Records Access Office ------------------------------ To monitor the progress or update this request please log into the Records Access Center <https://u8387778.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.VEsWrlMiJDg0mXafq1mEXWS-…> [image: GovQA logo]

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[spam] Fwd: OpenAI complaint, tenant screening lawsuit, social media addiction litigation analysis, and more
by fuzzyTew 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

not familiar with epic, just received this don’t see social media addiction in the email body, confused, maybe missing it somehow ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: EPIC Alert <alert(a)epic.org> Date: Thu, Oct 31, 2024 at 09:14 Subject: OpenAI complaint, tenant screening lawsuit, social media addiction litigation analysis, and more To: <fuzzyTew(a)gmail.com> In a complaint, EPIC called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate OpenAI ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [image: EPIC Alert] *Issue 31.10**October 31, 2024* Top Updates - In a complaint, EPIC called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate OpenAI for failing to meet established public policy standards for responsible AI use and development, offering products with unsafe security, privacy, and business practices, perpetuating unfair and deceptive practices in their product development and release, and causing significant consumer harm. ➔ <https://epic.org/press-release-epic-files-complaint-urging-the-ftc-to-inves…> - EPIC Counsel Suzanne Bernstein testified before the DC Council Committee on Health on Oct. 17 in support of Bill 25-0930, the Consumer Health Information Privacy Protection Act. ➔ <https://epic.org/epic-testifies-in-support-of-dc-consumer-health-informatio…> - EPIC and the National Association of Consumer Advocates have filed suit against tenant screening company RentGrow for unfair and deceptive practices tied to its automated tenant screening reports. ➔ <https://epic.org/press-release-epic-and-consumer-advocates-sue-tenant-scree…> Analysis from EPIC [image: Privacy laws illustration] *Featured Post:* *In Anderson v. TikTok, the ThirdCircuit Applies Questionable First Amendment Reasoning to Arrive at theCorrect Section 230 Outcome* <https://epic.org/in-anderson-v-tiktok-the-third-circuit-applies-questionabl…> *Tom McBrien, EPIC Counsel* On August 27, the Third Circuit issued a decision in *Anderson v. TikTok*, an important case at the intersection of online platform accountability, Section 230, and the First Amendment. The case centered around the question of whether TikTok could invoke Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that TikTok’s recommendation algorithm played a role in a child user’s accidental suicide. The opinion correctly held that Section 230 did not bar the claims to the extent that they alleged TikTok’s own algorithmic design caused the tragic circumstances, but it arrived at its decision through a questionable First Amendment analysis instead of careful Section 230 reasoning. TikTok is now asking the entire Third Circuit to re-hear the case and overturn the initial ruling. *More EPIC Analysis:* <https://epic.org/success-of-fccs-iot-cyber-trust-mark-depends-upon-meaningf…> *California Legislative Session Roundup: Which Key Privacy and AI Bills Were Enacted and Which Were Vetoed?* <https://epic.org/california-legislative-session-roundup-which-key-privacy-a…> *Kara Williams,* *EPIC Law Fellow* News *Consumer Privacy* *CFPB Finalizes Strong Personal Financial Data Rights Rule with Data Minimization Requirements* <https://epic.org/cfpb-finalizes-strong-personal-financial-data-rights-rule-…> The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized new regulations to implement Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. The rule promotes financial inclusion and lays down some of the strongest consumer privacy protections in federal law. The new rule gives consumers more control over their own financial information, empowering individuals to access their financial information and share it with other financial institutions and third-party financial services providers. The rule also features robust data protection requirements for third parties authorized by a consumer to access their financial information, including data minimization obligations, limits on secondary uses of personal data, and data security standards. <https://epic.org/fcc-requires-t-mobile-to-implement-some-data-minimization-…> *EPIC, NCLC and 24 Organizations Urge FCC to Protect Consumer Privacy and Security in Implementing AI Robocall Mitigation Tools* <https://epic.org/epic-nclc-and-24-organizations-urge-fcc-to-protect-consume…> EPIC joined the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and 24 other organizations in strongly urging the Federal Communications Commission to preserve consumer privacy while it considers new solutions to prevent unwanted robocalls and scam calls in light of the prevalence of AI. *FCC Requires T-Mobile to Implement Some Data Minimization and Zero-Trust Architecture* <https://epic.org/fcc-requires-t-mobile-to-implement-some-data-minimization-…> The Federal Communications Commission has entered into a consent decree with T-Mobile for multiple data breaches from 2021 to 2023, requiring the company to pay fines, modernize its information security practices, and implement data minimization practices and zero trust architecture. The breaches caused a variety of customer proprietary network information and personal information to be exposed. <https://epic.org/epic-urges-cfpb-to-grant-petition-addressing-coerced-debt/> *EPIC Urges CFPB to Grant Petition Addressing Coerced Debt* <https://epic.org/epic-urges-cfpb-to-grant-petition-addressing-coerced-debt/> EPIC filed a letter comment with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in support of a petition by the National Consumer Law Center and the Center for Survivor Agency and Justice urging the CFPB to open a Fair Credit Reporting Act rulemaking to address issues of coerced debt. Surveillance Oversight *EPIC Urges CBP to Pause its Expansion of Facial Recognition at the Border* <https://epic.org/epic-urges-cbp-to-pause-its-expansion-of-facial-recognitio…> EPIC submitted comments to U.S. Customs & Border Patrol urging it to refrain from expanding the use of facial recognition technology as part of its Biometric Entry-Exit Program. The proposed expansion would deploy facial recognition to identify individuals in moving vehicles crossing the border. Travelers in an estimated 2 million vehicles are expected to be captured by the technology. <https://epic.org/epic-coalition-offer-recommendations-to-strengthen-surveil…> *EPIC, Coalition Offer Recommendations to Strengthen Surveillance Technology Export Regulations* <https://epic.org/epic-coalition-offer-recommendations-to-strengthen-surveil…> EPIC joined several other organizations in comments on the U.S. Commerce Department’s proposed rule to strengthen surveillance technology export regulations. The proposed rule would help limit the proliferation of surveillance technologies “used in the facilitation of human rights violations and/or abuses.” As the coalition noted, human rights violations “close democratic space, harm the ability of human rights defenders and journalists to do their work, and undermine U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives.” <https://epic.org/epic-coalition-demand-estimate-of-u-s-persons-communicatio…> *EPIC, Coalition Demand Estimate of U.S. Persons’ Communications Incidentally Collected Under FISA Section 702* <https://epic.org/epic-coalition-demand-estimate-of-u-s-persons-communicatio…> In a letter to the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the National Security Agency, a coalition of civil society organizations demanded the intelligence community publish the previously promised estimate of the number of U.S. persons’ communications collected “incidentally” under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. As the coalition notes, “this information has been requested by legislators since at least 2011, and by civil society organizations since at least 2015.” <https://epic.org/epic-and-aclu-encourage-nist-to-advance-privacy-and-equity…> *EPIC and ACLU Encourage NIST to Advance Privacy and Equity in Digital Identity Guidelines* <https://epic.org/epic-and-aclu-encourage-nist-to-advance-privacy-and-equity…> EPIC and the ACLU submitted joint comments urging the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to center equity, accessibility, and privacy in the Second Draft of its Digital Identity Guidelines. In addition to echoing our previous comments on the First Draft, EPIC and ACLU recommended that NIST’s Digital Identity Guidelines (1) refocus fraud management guidance around large-scale, organized fraud schemes, (2) depreciate services that rely on third-party providers or foster second-order risks within the private sector, (3) strengthen the Guidelines to promote greater equity, (4) further emphasize anonymous and pseudonymous authorization mechanisms, and (5) rethink the user groups model. AI & Human Rights *EPIC Files Complaint Urging the FTC to Investigate OpenAI’s GPTs and Third-Party APIs* <https://epic.org/press-release-epic-files-complaint-urging-the-ftc-to-inves…> In a complaint, EPIC called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate OpenAI for failing to meet established public policy standards for responsible AI use and development, offering products with unsafe security, privacy, and business practices, perpetuating unfair and deceptive practices in their product development and release, and causing significant consumer harm. <https://epic.org/white-house-publishes-memorandum-and-framework-for-governi…> *White House Publishes Memorandum and Framework for Governing the Use of AI in National Security* <https://epic.org/white-house-publishes-memorandum-and-framework-for-governi…> The Biden-Harris Administration issued a “Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Fulfill National Security Objectives; and Fostering the Safety, Security, and Trustworthiness of Artificial Intelligence.” The memo fills a specific requirement of Executive Order 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, which required a National Security Memorandum to be developed on the use of AI in national security systems. <https://epic.org/omb-finalizes-guidance-on-federal-government-ai-procuremen…> *OMB Finalizes Guidance on Federal Government AI Procurement* <https://epic.org/omb-finalizes-guidance-on-federal-government-ai-procuremen…> The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released its final guidance on the federal government’s procurement of AI. The guidance comes after President Biden’s Executive Order 14110 on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence tasked OMB with providing initial guidance on the matter, and follows OMB’s previous guidance on federal government use of AI, published in May. <https://epic.org/press-release-epic-and-consumer-advocates-sue-tenant-scree…> *EPIC and Consumer Advocates Sue Tenant Screening Company for Unfair and Deceptive Algorithmic Practices* <https://epic.org/press-release-epic-and-consumer-advocates-sue-tenant-scree…> EPIC and the National Association of Consumer Advocates have filed suit against tenant screening company, RentGrow, for unfair and deceptive practices tied to their automated tenant screening reports. The lawsuit, brought under the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act, alleges that RentGrow automatically generates tenant screening reports that contain serious errors and biases. These errors and biases can cause consumers across the District—most often those from marginalized populations—to lose out on housing opportunities through no fault of their own. Worse still, the complaint alleges that RentGrow neither vets the third-party information it uses to generate tenant screening reports nor monitors its services for errors and biases that could harm consumers. Platform Accountability and Governance *EPIC Urges NY Attorney General To Center Data Minimization and Age Determination Best Practices in Rulemaking for NY SAFE for Kids Act* <https://epic.org/epic-urges-ny-attorney-general-to-center-data-minimization…> EPIC submitted comments with the Center for Digital Democracy urging the New York Attorney General to center privacy and age determination best practices in its rulemaking to implement the New York SAFE for Kids Act. While the NY Safe for Kids Act does not regulate speech, EPIC encouraged the NY Attorney General to craft regulations anticipating a First Amendment challenge in line with the trend of Big Tech interests similarly challenging a broad swath of other kids’ online privacy and safety laws. Cybersecurity *EPIC Celebrates Global Encryption Day 2024* <https://epic.org/epic-celebrates-global-encryption-day-2024/> October 21 was 2024’s Global Encryption Day, a day to highlight the key role encryption plays for keeping personal information secure from prying eyes. Encryption is one of the most important technological mechanisms for protecting the privacy and security of data and data systems, but it continues to come under attack by governments seeking to maximize the reach of their investigatory powers. Privacy Laws *Privacy Laws and Amendments Go into Effect in Montana and Connecticut* <https://epic.org/privacy-laws-and-amendments-go-into-effect-in-montana-and-…> After a flurry of activity on privacy at the state level this year, two states saw their privacy legislation go into effect. Connecticut amended its Connecticut Data Privacy Act, which has been in effect since July 1, 2023. The amendments related to minors’ privacy went into effect on Oct. 1. The amendments place limits on companies’ ability to use the personal data of children and teens for targeted advertising or profiling or to sell their personal data and require companies that serve minors to conduct specialized data protection assessments. The Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act also went into effect on Oct. 1. The law is substantially the same as the unamended Connecticut Data Privacy Act. Data Protection *EPIC Testifies in Support of DC Consumer Health Information Privacy Protection Act* <https://epic.org/epic-testifies-in-support-of-dc-consumer-health-informatio…> EPIC Counsel Suzanne Bernstein testified before the DC Council Committee on Health on Oct. 17 in support of Bill 25-0930, the Consumer Health Information Privacy Protection Act (CHIPPA). CHIPPA would provide privacy protections for consumer health data and is modeled closely off of Washington State’s My Health My Data Act that went into effect earlier this year. Suzanne’s testimony provided an overview of health data privacy risks that CHIPPA would mitigate and highlighted central provisions of the bill. *CFPB Issues New Guidance to Protect Workers from Digital Surveillance Using Third-Party Consumer Reporting Tools* <https://epic.org/cfpb-issues-new-guidance-to-protect-workers-from-digital-s…> The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued guidance to protect workers from digital surveillance. The guidance states that companies using background dossiers, AI powered or algorithmic scoring tools, and other third-party consumer reports must adhere to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These third-party consumer reporting tools can be used to predict worker behavior (including the likelihood that an employee will join a union or leave their job) reassign workers based on employee performance and availability, issue automated disciplinary actions to employees (often without human oversight), and evaluate workers’ social media activity. 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Fwd: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview
by Gunnar Larson 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

They say if I talk about suing, I will Ruin my relationship with Larry Summers 😀 https://youtu.be/3QpdU9LS540?si=FaNpkK8ozZEIjUOa RUIN is a feature documentary about Sam Bankman-Fried and the stunning collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, as narrated by Bloomberg journalists and some of the central players in the rise of digital assets. On Nov. 2, 2023, Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty in Manhattan federal court of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy. On March 28, 2024, Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison. He plans to appeal. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) <mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net> Date: Thu, Oct 31, 2024, 9:55 AM Subject: Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview To: <g(a)xny.io> I would guess nothing at all to do with it, but if you have further questions or concerns please reach out to our legal team via the website. Best, Michael Michael J. Briody Bloomberg Financial L.P. FX & Crypto Markets Specialist Twitter: @BriodyMike Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody From: g(a)xny.io At: 10/31/24 09:44:22 UTC-4:00 To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) <mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net> Cc: cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org Subject: Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview Michael: I am wondering if our correspondence specific to the Bloomberg Coinbase interview had anything to do with the Bloomberg event in Chicago: bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-10-15/trump-interview-with-bloomberg-news… https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-10-15/trump-interview-with-bl… ? Thank you, Gunnar ✌️ -- Gunnar Larson xNY.io - Bank.org 917-580-8053 On Thu, Oct 31, 2024, 6:14 AM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net> wrote: > Yes just got back, let me know how I can help. > > Best, > Mike > > Sent from Bloomberg Professional for iPhone > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io> > To: MICHAEL BRIODY > At: 10/31/24 01:44:27 UTC-04:00 > > Michael: > > Are you back in town? > > Have a great day! > > Thank you, > > Gunnar ✌ > -- > Gunnar Larson > xNY.io - Bank.org > 917-580-8053 > > On Tue, Oct 22, 2024, 12:05 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < > mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_>> > wrote: > >> No I am at the digital assets 2024 conference all week. Is there >> something we can help you with ?? I can get the right person to reach out. >> >> Mike >> >> Sent from Bloomberg Professional for iPhone >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io >> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_>> >> To: MICHAEL BRIODY >> CC: FRANCESCO TONIN, cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_> >> At: 10/22/24 11:36:35 UTC-04:00 >> >> Hey Michael: >> >> Are you back in town? >> >> Thank you, >> >> Gunnar ✌ >> >> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 9:59 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io >> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_>> >> wrote: >> >>> Okay. When are you back in the New York office? Maybe I can come to >>> Lexington and we can catch up then. >>> >>> Gunnar >>> >>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 6:48 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_>> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I am not in the ny office at the moment and unclear of what you would >>>> like me to ask ? >>>> >>>> Sent from Bloomberg Professional for iPhone >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io >>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_>> >>>> To: MICHAEL BRIODY >>>> CC: FRANCESCO TONIN, cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_> >>>> At: 10/17/24 18:45:36 UTC-04:00 >>>> >>>> Michael: >>>> >>>> Okay. Can you ask around the office and get back to me, given the event >>>> tonight in New York City? >>>> >>>> Thank you, >>>> >>>> Gunnar ✌ >>>> >>>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 2:04 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Not that I am aware of.. >>>>> >>>>> Michael J. Briody >>>>> Bloomberg Financial L.P. >>>>> FX & Crypto Markets Specialist >>>>> Twitter: @BriodyMike >>>>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody >>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>> >>>>> From: g(a)xny.io >>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>> At: 10/17/24 13:41:12 UTC-4:00 >>>>> To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>> Cc: Francesco Tonin (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>, >>>>> cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>> Subject: Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview >>>>> >>>>> Michael: >>>>> >>>>> I am wondering if our last correspondence specific to the Bloomberg >>>>> Coinbase interview had anything to do with the Bloomberg event in Chicago >>>>> yesterday? >>>>> >>>>> All the best, >>>>> >>>>> Gunnar ✌ >>>>> -- >>>>> Gunnar Larson >>>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>>> 917-580-8053 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, Oct 17, 2024, 1:22 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>>>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Gunnar, >>>>>> >>>>>> If would like to be more specific on the nature of the catch up I can >>>>>> try to put you in touch with the appropriate person as I do not work in the >>>>>> news division. >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> >>>>>> Michael J. Briody >>>>>> Bloomberg Financial L.P. >>>>>> FX & Crypto Markets Specialist >>>>>> Twitter: @BriodyMike >>>>>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody >>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> >>>>>> From: g(a)xny.io >>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> At: 10/17/24 11:50:24 UTC-4:00 >>>>>> To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> Cc: cypherpunks(a)lists.cpunks.org >>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> Subject: Re: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview >>>>>> >>>>>> Michael: >>>>>> >>>>>> I am watching this Bloomberg Live interview now (Former US President >>>>>> and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump discusses his economic >>>>>> policies, immigration and the 2024 US presidential election. Bloomberg News >>>>>> Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait speaks to Trump at an event with the >>>>>> Economic Club of Chicago): >>>>>> https://youtu.be/MyaHbUmVll4?si=d9P4EnfJu3NPajt0 >>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>> . >>>>>> >>>>>> Before I get ahead of myself in watching Bloomberg's journalism >>>>>> yesterday (and, for plausible deniability), I feel implored to >>>>>> re-investigate our last January 31, 2023 e-mail correspondence together. >>>>>> >>>>>> Michael, are you available to have a phone conversation today or >>>>>> tomorrow? >>>>>> >>>>>> Warm regards, >>>>>> >>>>>> Gunnar ✌ >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Gunnar Larson >>>>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>>>> 917-580-8053 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 8:09 PM Gunnar Larson <g(a)xny.io >>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> No big deal. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Was just a thought. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Have a great night, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Gunnar >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 7:56 PM Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX) < >>>>>>> mbriody4(a)bloomberg.net >>>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_>> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Yes I saw it, I thought it was a good conversation. I am on the >>>>>>>> product side of the the business you would have to reach out to legal via >>>>>>>> the website. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> best, >>>>>>>> Mike >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Michael J. Briody >>>>>>>> Bloomberg Financial L.P. >>>>>>>> FX & Crypto Markets Specialist >>>>>>>> Twitter: @BriodyMike >>>>>>>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljbriody >>>>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> From: g(a)xny.io >>>>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>>>> At: 01/31/23 19:04:59 UTC-5:00 >>>>>>>> To: Michael Briody (BLOOMBERG/ 731 LEX ) >>>>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>>>> Subject: Bloomberg Coinbase Interview >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Dear Mike: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Did you watch the interview on the David Rubenstein Show: >>>>>>>> Coinbase's Brian Armstrong Bloomberg.com: >>>>>>>> https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2023-01-12/the-david-rubenstein-show-… >>>>>>>> <#m_6086354304287100963_m_-194707397363456464_m_-8738694709921572264_m_684710306323237829_m_3058925448158357256_> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The interview was done last December, before the 100M settlement >>>>>>>> was done with NY-DFS. In the interview, Mr. Armstrong makes several false >>>>>>>> claims to Coinbase's compliance and overall integrity. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> This is somewhat problematic with overall integrity to their future >>>>>>>> of digital asset innovation cross border. xNY.io - Bank.org was thinking of >>>>>>>> exploring New York's false claims act on the interview. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Wanted to see if Bloomberg wanted to join us on this pursuit? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Gunnar >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Gunnar Larson >>>>>>>> xNY.io - Bank.org >>>>>>>> 646-454-9107 >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>

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