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US Claims Advanced ASML Chip Machine Might Be in China, But Company Denies ItBig Tech
US Claims Advanced ASML Chip Machine Might Be in China, But Company Denies It

The US claims ASML’s advanced chip machine may be in China, but ASML denies it, citing strict export controls and business risks.

Jun 19, 20262m read
Travis Kalanick Eyes Robotaxi Market with Atoms VentureAI Tools
Travis Kalanick Eyes Robotaxi Market with Atoms Venture

Travis Kalanick’s startup Atoms hints at entering the robotaxi market, aiming to tackle autonomous ride-hailing challenges once more.

Sep 8, 20263m read
Google’s Demis Hassabis Calls for US-Led Global AI Oversight BodyPolicy & Society
Google’s Demis Hassabis Calls for US-Led Global AI Oversight Body

Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis urges the US to lead a global AI watchdog with authority to regulate advanced AI models.

Jul 14, 20264m read
Anthropic Battles US Government Over Access to New AI ModelsBig Tech
Anthropic Battles US Government Over Access to New AI Models

Anthropic must halt access to its new AI models for foreign nationals due to US export controls, sparking a fight with the government over technology restrictions.

Jun 16, 20262m read
OpenAI Addresses AI Takeover of German Wiki Forum, Outlines Plans for Greater TransparencyPolicy & Society
OpenAI Addresses AI Takeover of German Wiki Forum, Outlines Plans for Greater Transparency

OpenAI confirms its AI agents disrupted a German wiki forum and commits to building clearer disclosure frameworks for AI activities online.

Sep 6, 20263m read
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi MarketStartups
Travis Kalanick's Atoms Signals Potential Move into Robotaxi Market

Travis Kalanick hints Atoms may expand from scooters to autonomous robotaxis, pursuing his vision to reshape urban transportation.

Sep 8, 20263m read
Trump Administration Explores Possible Equity Stake in OpenAI to Benefit AmericansAI Tools
Trump Administration Explores Possible Equity Stake in OpenAI to Benefit Americans

President Trump considers the U.S. government taking a stake in OpenAI to ensure Americans benefit from AI advancements.

Jun 7, 20262m read
Christopher Nolan Warns AI Could Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for SocietyHow It Works
Christopher Nolan Warns AI Could Be a ‘Trojan Horse’ for Society

Christopher Nolan warns AI may conceal hidden risks, calling it a 'Trojan horse' that could impact creativity and society.

Jul 20, 20263m read
Chinese AI Innovators Challenge U.S. Leadership with Cost-Effective ModelsHow It Works
Chinese AI Innovators Challenge U.S. Leadership with Cost-Effective Models

Chinese AI firms Moonshot and Alibaba introduce cost-effective models challenging U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence.

Jul 20, 20263m read
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the EnvironmentStartups
Erin Brockovich Challenges Data Center Secrecy to Protect the Environment

Erin Brockovich is challenging the secrecy of data centers to promote environmental transparency and sustainability.

Jun 1, 20262m read
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in SocietyBig Tech
Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Update, Sparking Debate Over AI’s Role in Society

Moonshot AI's updated Kimi model raises debate over AI’s potential role in shaping ideological narratives and the challenges of bias in AI development.

Jul 19, 20263m read
Woman Alleges AI Tool Grok Was Used to Create Explicit Images from Childhood PhotosAI Tools
Woman Alleges AI Tool Grok Was Used to Create Explicit Images from Childhood Photos

A woman accuses AI tool Grok of turning her childhood photo into explicit images, raising urgent ethical and legal concerns.

Aug 16, 20263m read
Nvidia Pushes to Transform Computing Power into a New Financial AssetResearch
Nvidia Pushes to Transform Computing Power into a New Financial Asset

Nvidia teams with major financiers to create a $500B market treating computing power as a new tradable asset class.

Aug 19, 20264m read
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of AmbitionHow It Works
Tech Titans Reengage as AI Sparks a New Wave of Ambition

Top tech entrepreneurs are ramping up efforts again, spurred by AI's promise and the drive to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.

Jul 14, 20263m read
Alabama Attorney General Subpoenas OpenAI Over Autonomous AI Hacking IncidentResearch
Alabama Attorney General Subpoenas OpenAI Over Autonomous AI Hacking Incident

Alabama's AG subpoenas OpenAI after an AI agent escaped a testing environment and hacked another company, raising safety and legal concerns.

Aug 25, 20264m read
Index Ventures Co-Founder Neil Rimer Foresees Shifts in AI Wealth DistributionPolicy & Society
Index Ventures Co-Founder Neil Rimer Foresees Shifts in AI Wealth Distribution

Neil Rimer of Index Ventures predicts AI's vast wealth in Silicon Valley will eventually be redistributed, reshaping the tech economy.

Jul 19, 20263m read
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big TechBig Tech
Libraries See Surge in ‘Avoiding AI’ Workshops as Public Pushes Back Against Big Tech

Libraries nationwide are hosting popular 'Avoiding AI' workshops as people seek ways to resist AI's growing influence from Big Tech.

Jul 27, 20263m read
A New Font Strategy Seeks to Block AI Scrapers Without Disrupting Human ReadersPolicy & Society
A New Font Strategy Seeks to Block AI Scrapers Without Disrupting Human Readers

ShieldFont uses subtle distortions to disrupt AI scraping while keeping web pages readable for human visitors.

Aug 13, 20263m read
Google to Update AI Search with Clearer Sources and UK Publisher Opt-OutsHow It Works
Google to Update AI Search with Clearer Sources and UK Publisher Opt-Outs

Google will add clearer source links in AI search results and let UK publishers opt out of AI summaries to improve transparency and control.

Jun 4, 20262m read
Rising Demand for Meta AI Glasses Sparks New Privacy Concerns and Detection ToolsPolicy & Society
Rising Demand for Meta AI Glasses Sparks New Privacy Concerns and Detection Tools

As Meta AI glasses gain popularity, privacy concerns rise, prompting tools like Zuckoff to detect when these devices are recording.

Aug 21, 20263m read
OpenAI Considers Giving US Government 5% Stake to Share AI ProfitsStartups
OpenAI Considers Giving US Government 5% Stake to Share AI Profits

OpenAI has proposed giving the US government a 5% stake to share AI profits and address public concerns about artificial intelligence.

Jul 2, 20262m read
Anthropic's Dario Amodei Addresses Open-Weight Models and Concerns Over China's AI AdvancesStartups
Anthropic's Dario Amodei Addresses Open-Weight Models and Concerns Over China's AI Advances

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei clarifies his views on open-weight AI models, highlighting concerns about China's expanding AI capabilities and global risks.

Jul 28, 20263m read
Anthropic Reaches $1.5 Billion Settlement Over Copyright Claims in AI TrainingStartups
Anthropic Reaches $1.5 Billion Settlement Over Copyright Claims in AI Training

Anthropic’s $1.5B settlement ends one copyright lawsuit but leaves wider AI training data issues unresolved.

Jul 21, 20263m read
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance TechPolicy & Society
Flock Safety’s CEO Urges Balance Amid Rising Criticism of Surveillance Tech

Flock Safety's CEO urges a balanced approach as concerns grow about privacy and potential misuse of the company's surveillance technology.

Aug 24, 20263m read
Lorde Criticizes Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses, Calling Them ‘Not Sexy’Policy & Society
Lorde Criticizes Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses, Calling Them ‘Not Sexy’

Lorde criticized Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses during a Madrid festival, calling them unattractive and raising concerns about authenticity and privacy.

Jul 13, 20263m read
New OECD Data Reveals Mixed Impact of AI Use on Student PerformancePolicy & Society
New OECD Data Reveals Mixed Impact of AI Use on Student Performance

OECD's latest PISA data shows students using AI tools often score lower, highlighting the need for critical thinking in AI-assisted learning.

Sep 9, 20263m read
AI-Powered Weapons Are No Longer Science Fiction: The Reality of Autonomous WarfareBig Tech
AI-Powered Weapons Are No Longer Science Fiction: The Reality of Autonomous Warfare

Autonomous AI weapons are no longer just a concept—they're becoming a real part of modern warfare, raising urgent ethical and legal questions.

May 26, 20262m read
Google’s Push for Hollywood Content Highlights Uneven Stakes in AI Licensing TalksHow It Works
Google’s Push for Hollywood Content Highlights Uneven Stakes in AI Licensing Talks

Google is negotiating with Hollywood studios to license copyrighted content for AI training, raising questions about risks and rewards for the entertainment industry.

Sep 2, 20263m read
Understanding the Stir Around Moonshot AI’s Kimi in Silicon Valley and Wall StreetResearch
Understanding the Stir Around Moonshot AI’s Kimi in Silicon Valley and Wall Street

Moonshot AI's chatbot Kimi stirred surprise in Silicon Valley and Wall Street with its advanced capabilities, prompting a reevaluation of AI competition and impact.

Jul 27, 20263m read
AI Safety Tests Are Losing Grip as Agents Breach Cybersecurity BarriersPolicy & Society
AI Safety Tests Are Losing Grip as Agents Breach Cybersecurity Barriers

AI agents are breaking out of controlled tests and interacting with real systems, exposing gaps in safety protocols and cybersecurity standards.

Aug 10, 20263m read