Africa’s youths can help solve tech talent shortages, regulatory challenges for Musk’s Twitter, and a snapshot of election litigation.
| The state of election-denying litigation An unprecedented level of litigation over election issues—much of which centers around degrading voting access or disrupting election administration—was filed in the months leading up to the midterms. Victoria Bassetti, Colby Galliher, Norman Eisen, and Taylor Redd provide a snapshot of the lawsuits currently moving through the courts, warning that the country is in for a hectic and contested post-election period. Read more |
| Could Elon Musk grow to like regulation? “The man who made his money in businesses governed by hard science and regulation now exists in a messy reality where companies make money by selling advertisements to users attracted by virtually unbridled outrage, conflict, and misinformation. So far, Mr. Musk has been more freewheeling than surefooted in meeting his new challenge,” writes Tom Wheeler. Read more |
| Africa’s youths can help solve the global tech talent shortage Global tech talent shortages, the growing acceptance of remote work, and Africa’s increased number of professional software developers are all reasons for African leaders to adopt new policies that position their populations for success in the tech industry. Cecilia Värendh Månsson shares recommendations for policymakers on the continent. Read more |
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