public interest

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In the letter, the lawmakers said that prediction markets tied to sports and other areas were against the public interest and offered little economic value.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Lawmakers, legal authorities and public interest groups have increasingly been raising concerns about the personal and societal risks posed by AI, one of the fastest-growing consumer technologies in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He urged Swinney to "reflect" that a joint inquiry could be in the public interest and perhaps in the party interest too.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Emphasising that parliament was the source of checks and balances, he said that "we will vote for laws that are in the public interest and reject those that are not".

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He designed it to channel their talent and resources into productive activities that served the public interest.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis