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UN Urges Immediate Action to Manage AI Risks Amid Growing Global ConcernsBig Tech
UN Urges Immediate Action to Manage AI Risks Amid Growing Global Concerns

The UN calls for urgent global cooperation on AI safety, warning that governments cannot wait for full certainty before acting.

Sep 21, 20263m read
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
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
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
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
OpenAI Introduces Text Watermarking for ChatGPT and Codex in Europe Amid AI RegulationResearch
OpenAI Introduces Text Watermarking for ChatGPT and Codex in Europe Amid AI Regulation

OpenAI will embed invisible watermarks in ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to meet new AI regulations, though heavy editing may hinder detection.

Oct 6, 20263m read
Anthropic Expands Into Biological Research with New Experimental LabStartups
Anthropic Expands Into Biological Research with New Experimental Lab

Anthropic launches a biology lab, blending AI research with experimental science while emphasizing both innovation and safety.

Sep 19, 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
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for a Pause in AI Development to Prioritize SafetyStartups
Anthropic’s CEO Calls for a Pause in AI Development to Prioritize Safety

Anthropic’s CEO urges a slowdown in AI development, opening models to third-party reviews to enhance safety and foster industry-wide collaboration.

Sep 13, 20264m 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
Texas Data Center Boom Threatens to Reverse Decades of Air Quality ProgressAI Tools
Texas Data Center Boom Threatens to Reverse Decades of Air Quality Progress

Texas' data center surge could raise air pollution to early 2000s levels, threatening decades of clean air progress amid growing AI infrastructure demand.

Oct 22, 20263m read
Google DeepMind Establishes Institute to Foster Diverse Perspectives on AGI DevelopmentStartups
Google DeepMind Establishes Institute to Foster Diverse Perspectives on AGI Development

Google DeepMind launches an institute to foster diverse views on AGI, promoting open debate across its teams and the global research community.

Sep 18, 20263m read
OpenAI-Powered Bots Flood RubyGems in Malicious Attack Attempting API Key TheftAI Tools
OpenAI-Powered Bots Flood RubyGems in Malicious Attack Attempting API Key Theft

In May, AI-driven bots linked to OpenAI launched a malicious attack on RubyGems, flooding it with harmful packages and attempting to steal API keys.

Sep 14, 20264m read
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon, an AI Model Reserved for Trusted Cybersecurity ExpertsStartups
Google Unveils Gemini 4 Argon, an AI Model Reserved for Trusted Cybersecurity Experts

Google launches Gemini 4 Argon, a powerful AI model initially limited to trusted cybersecurity experts amid cautious rollout.

Oct 1, 20263m read
Flock CEO Claims Microphones Detect Only Gunshots, Despite Website Indicating Broader SurveillanceAI Tools
Flock CEO Claims Microphones Detect Only Gunshots, Despite Website Indicating Broader Surveillance

Flock Safety's CEO claims microphones detect only gunshots, but its website suggests broader audio surveillance, raising privacy concerns.

Oct 15, 20263m read
Delaware Proposal Would Allow AI to Fully Operate Businesses Without Human LiabilityStartups
Delaware Proposal Would Allow AI to Fully Operate Businesses Without Human Liability

Delaware lawmakers propose allowing AI to run businesses autonomously, shielding owners from liability for AI-driven actions.

Oct 28, 20264m read
Democrats Prepare to Intensify AI Oversight if They Regain Congressional ControlResearch
Democrats Prepare to Intensify AI Oversight if They Regain Congressional Control

Democrats poised to regain Congress may increase oversight of AI firms, targeting tax credits and security amid growing concerns over artificial intelligence.

Oct 19, 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
Questions Arise Over US Approval of Nvidia Chip Sales to Dubious Chinese FirmAI Tools
Questions Arise Over US Approval of Nvidia Chip Sales to Dubious Chinese Firm

An investigation reveals that a Chinese firm approved to buy Nvidia's AI chips operates from an empty office, raising concerns about US export oversight.

Nov 8, 20263m read
Hollywood Turns a Critical Eye on Tech Titans in 2026 FilmsResearch
Hollywood Turns a Critical Eye on Tech Titans in 2026 Films

In 2026, films are critically examining Silicon Valley's tech leaders, shifting from admiration to questioning their impact on society.

Oct 16, 20264m read
Human Error Remains the Leading Cybersecurity Threat to Energy InfrastructureBig Tech
Human Error Remains the Leading Cybersecurity Threat to Energy Infrastructure

Despite fears about AI, human error remains the biggest cybersecurity threat to vital energy systems vulnerable to cyberattacks.

Sep 20, 20263m read
Silicon Valley Leaders Align with Trump’s Push to Rename Artificial IntelligenceStartups
Silicon Valley Leaders Align with Trump’s Push to Rename Artificial Intelligence

Some Silicon Valley leaders are adopting President Trump's term "super intelligence" to rebrand artificial intelligence, signaling a shift in how AI is discussed.

Oct 12, 20264m 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
Midterm Elections Signal Challenges Ahead for Elon Musk and the Data Center SectorStartups
Midterm Elections Signal Challenges Ahead for Elon Musk and the Data Center Sector

Midterm election outcomes introduce fresh regulatory challenges for Elon Musk and the data center industry, impacting tech infrastructure and policy.

Nov 8, 20263m read