“In cities across the country, taxicab commissions have appealed to government to stop Uber, Lyft and other such ride-sharing programs. New York City has threatened Airbnb, a home rental company fueled by connecting homeowners with potential renters via the Internet. What about things such as smart cars, drones delivering goods, biomedical devices and 3D printers — things just entering the mainstream? These and other emerging technologies are facing intense scrutiny and disrupting established business models, but at the same time they’re providing consumers with faster service, more choice and lower prices.”
http://watchdog.org/219116/permissionless-innovation-government/
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