The Daily Dig for Saturday, July 4

Judge strikes down patent lawsuit against Kickstarter

A small crowdfunding site claimed its idea of soliciting altruistic donations was covered by patent. Kickstarter disagreed and filed suit. They won. Tyler Fisher explains.

Featured Publications

Real Solutions Clean Energy, Energy and Environment, Energy Subsidies, Environmental Regulation, Federal Government Affairs, Fossil Fuels

We Should Reevaluate the Costs and Benefits of the Renewable Fuel Standard

Philip Rossetti July 2, 2025

In the News Artificial Intelligence, Federal Government Affairs, Technology and Innovation

In dramatic reversal, Senate kills AI-law moratorium

Adam Thierer July 1, 2025 The Washington Post

In the News Artificial Intelligence, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Policing, Technology and Innovation

AI-powered police body cameras are renewing privacy and bias concerns

Logan Seacrest July 1, 2025 StateScoop

Real Solutions Clean Energy, Energy and Environment, Energy Subsidies, Federal Government Affairs

The Abatement Costs of the IRA Energy Subsidies Are Rising

Philip Rossetti July 1, 2025

Analysis Federal Government Affairs, Harm Reduction, Tobacco Harm Reduction

Substance Use Disorders in the Veteran Population

Jeffrey S. Smith July 1, 2025

In the News Artificial Intelligence, Federal Government Affairs, Technology and Innovation

AI moratorium removed from ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ in 99-1 Senate vote

Adam Thierer July 1, 2025 Reason

Analysis Budget and Spending Reform, Executive Branch, Federal Government Affairs, Governance, Restoring the First Branch

Rescissions Reaffirm Congress’s Power of the Purse

Jeremy Dalrymple July 1, 2025

Op-Eds Harm Reduction, South, State Policy, Tobacco Harm Reduction

Smoking study committee should ‘follow the science’

Marc Hyden June 30, 2025 The Newnan Times-Herald

Analysis Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Federal Government Affairs, Policing

June Spotlight on Criminal Justice: Addressing Political Violence

Sarah Anderson June 30, 2025

Analysis Artificial Intelligence, Federal Government Affairs, Technology and Innovation

The Blackburn-Cruz AI Regulatory Pause Compromise Offers a Path Forward

Adam Thierer June 30, 2025