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The Trump administration will lift export controls on Anthropic's Mythos and Fable AI models after the company reached a deal with the Commerce Department. The move follows Anthropic's commitment to strengthen safeguards…
President Trump plans to lift export restrictions on Anthropic's Fable AI model, a move that could boost US competitiveness in artificial intelligence but raises national security concerns.
Apple CEO Tim Cook held a virtual meeting with EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen to discuss the delayed launch of Siri AI in Europe, which Apple blames on the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission says Apple failed to…
The Trump administration plans to lift export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model tonight, ending a month-long regulatory standoff that shut down access to the advanced system. The move follows national security con…
An 11-year-old boy died from suspected heatstroke in Hong Kong after a 400-meter training run, prompting health experts to warn about the risks of extreme heat. The city recorded its hottest day of the year at 34.6°C, an…
Microsoft launched its first voluntary retirement buyout program on April 23, targeting approximately 8,750 US employees as it reallocates resources toward AI infrastructure. The tech giant's pivot reflects a broader ind…
The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to lift export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model on Tuesday, a source said, partially reversing a June 12 order that forced Anthropic to suspend access to its advanced AI m…
Microsoft plans to cut thousands of roles, including sales, consulting, and Xbox positions, in a round smaller than last year's layoffs, affecting less than 2.5% of its 220,000-person workforce. The cuts come as the comp…
Britain's AI sector has more than tripled in value to £41bn in a year, driven by firms like Nscale (£11.3bn) and ElevenLabs (£8.5bn), as the UK cements its position as Europe's leading startup hub with 70 unicorns worth …
The UK Treasury scrapped its numeracy test for graduate hires in 2019 to attract more diverse candidates, citing adverse impact on minority applicants. The move, which also removed verbal reasoning tests in 2024, has bee…
Hong Kong and mainland China will start sharing cross-border data this year, according to tech minister Sun Dong, as more companies move into the Hetao innovation hub. The minister also announced plans for local students…
A lawsuit targeting the Sunnyvale School District over LGBTQ+ instruction has drawn criticism from letter writers, who argue the plaintiffs could learn tolerance from the LGBTQ+ community and that the suit prioritizes fi…
The San Jose Sharks, led by general manager Mike Grier, enter NHL free agency with a critical need to upgrade their defense after allowing the third-most goals per game last season. With limited proven top-four defenseme…
Chinese developers are using API relay stations on Taobao and other platforms to resell Western AI models like Claude and ChatGPT at 1/5th to 1/10th the official price, bypassing bans and sanctions. This grey market, whi…
Anthropic may require identity verification and credit-based access for its Claude Fable 5 model, which was disabled globally under US export controls. The iOS app strings suggest a know-your-customer step for US-only re…
The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to lift export controls on Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 AI model tonight, according to a senior White House official. The controls were imposed three days after the model's June 9 l…
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, ruling that the new rules overstepped the Education Department's authority and threatened First Amendment protec…
San José State University professor Sang Hea Kil, fired in 2025 for pro-Palestinian activism, is suing the university for $10 million, alleging discrimination, retaliation, and First Amendment violations. The lawsuit fol…
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that children born in the United States are citizens under the Fourteenth Amendment even if their parents are in the country unlawfully or temporarily, rejecting President Donald Trump's …
San Francisco tech workers earning mid-six-figure salaries are being priced out of the housing market by a new wave of 'AI elite' arrivals, as AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic prepare for public listings. Average r…