When former Google CEO Eric Schmidt mentioned artificial intelligence at a university commencement, thousands of graduates responded with boos — a moment that lays bare the growing trust gap between tech leadership and the generation that will live with AI's consequences. From workforce displacement to democratic dysfunction, here is what the backlash really signals.

The CLARITY Act has cleared a critical Senate committee hurdle with rare bipartisan support, but policy insiders warn the window for passing comprehensive crypto legislation could slam shut if Congress doesn't act in this session. Here's what's still unresolved — and what even a successful bill leaves unanswered.

Crypto regulation is the dominant market force in May 2026 — but optimism around the CLARITY Act, XRP's ETF speculation, and AI-crypto narratives all carry hidden risks. Here's what the trade-offs really look like.