> “Bootleggers” are the self-interested opportunists who stand to financially profit by the imposition of new restrictions, regulations, and laws that insulate

> “Bootleggers” are the self-interested opportunists who stand to financially profit by the imposition of new restrictions, regulations, and laws that insulate them from competitors. Ok, so they think regulation may hurt some of their dubious AI startup investments. At this point I don't know are they just plain pathetic or still scammers.