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A former UK government aide describes being approached on LinkedIn by a suspected Chinese intelligence agent, highlighting concerns that a tough job market for graduates may make them vulnerable to foreign espionage. The…
A new tool called HWT (Human Written Text) allows writers to record their keystrokes as they type, generating a unique code that links to a replay of the writing process. The code can be attached to any published text, e…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei refused a Pentagon ultimatum to remove usage restrictions on the Claude AI model, which prohibited mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. The US government retaliated by banni…
Brazil's legislature passed 'Joca's law' after a citizen submitted an online proposal, demonstrating how AI tools could help governments listen to constituents. The article argues that while most online engagement remain…
Palantir, the data analytics and AI company known for its work with the military and ICE, released a limited-edition chore coat that sold out within hours. The $252 jacket, made in America with American-grown cotton, fea…
A commentator on Hacker News argues that current AI development prioritizes replacing intellectual workers over alleviating human labor, calling for a pause to prevent societal collapse. The post criticizes the corporate…
Pro-AI super PACs spent over $27 million in New York's 12th Congressional District primary, where Assemblymember Micah Lasher defeated AI-regulation sponsor Alex Bores. The race became the most expensive AI-policy proxy …
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve's mandatory AI disclosure tags for the Steam storefront, calling the requirement "irresponsible" and arguing it harms game developers. Valve updated its policy on Jan. 19, 2026…
World Network launched AgentKit beta, a developer toolkit enabling autonomous AI agents to carry cryptographic proof of human backing via World ID, integrating with Coinbase and Cloudflare's x402 payments standard for em…
ZTE Chief Development Officer Cui Li delivered a keynote at MWC Shanghai 2026, outlining the company's 'All in AI, AI for All' strategy to unlock AI value and build a resilient AI system amid rapid technological change a…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's mid-decade gerrymander, approved by voters as Proposition 50, aims to flip five Republican-held congressional seats to Democratic control. The primary election showed Democrats likely gaini…
Oracle laid off about 500 employees in Romania on June 25, continuing its global restructuring toward cloud and AI. The cuts follow a reduction of 400 jobs in late 2025, bringing Oracle's global headcount down 13% to 141…
A new bipartisan nonprofit, RAISE US, launched with over $500 million to help American workers adapt to AI-driven job displacement. Founded by former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb,…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces scrutiny over millions in charity donations he solicited from corporations, known as behested payments, which are legal but ethically questionable. Critics argue these payments create a…
Anthropic accused Alibaba of using nearly 25,000 fake accounts to extract capabilities from its Claude AI models, generating over 28.8 million exchanges. The alleged campaign, described as the largest known attack of its…
At the World Economic Forum in Dalian, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences expert Zhao Hai warned that US-China ties remain fragile despite a recent leaders' summit, citing unresolved structural forces, technology disrupt…
Multiple senior AI researchers, including Jonas Adler, Alexander Pritzel, and Noam Shazeer, are leaving Google for Anthropic and OpenAI, driven by pre-IPO equity offers from the rival labs. The departures highlight inten…
JPMorgan Global Research projects global AI and data center capital expenditure will reach at least $5 trillion by 2030, with hyperscalers spending $342 billion in 2025 alone. The bank's midyear outlook highlights a 62% …
Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company concealed risks associated with its ChatGPT product from users.
Americans are increasingly opposing data center construction, with 70% saying they would reject one in their area, driven by concerns over noise, energy, and water use. The backlash reflects deeper anxiety about AI's soc…