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Power To The Players Act: Congress bill fights for your game ownership
A new congressional bill wants to stop companies from turning your game purchases into glorified rentals that expire when servers go dark.
Robotaxis: Why cities are finally putting the brakes on autonomous tech
Cities across the US are tired of waiting on Congress, so they’re writing their own rules to rein in robotaxis before the streets turn into a total mess.
Meta removes controversial scraping language from AI terms
After heavy pushback, Meta scrubbed terms that critics thought let them hoover up news site data for their AI training models.
Apple App Store updates rules to crush AI 'nudify' apps
The tech giant is finally clamping down on apps that generate nonconsensual intimate imagery, threatening to boot devs who don't play by the rules.
AI midterm spending: Tech giants are dumping millions into Congress
Silicon Valley elites are playing a high-stakes game of tug-of-war, dropping nearly $50M to shape how the government regulates AI.
Data centers face a major energy reality check from Congress
Bipartisan legislation aims to force tech giants to pay for grid upgrades and shoulder the costs of their massive electricity consumption.
Donald Trump launches Super Intelligence Force to dominate AI race
The President is tasking top officials with oversight of the new 'SI' sector as he rejects formal regulation and doubles down on a global tech arms race.
Artificial Intelligence is out, ‘Super Intelligence’ is in
President Donald Trump is pivoting the official U.S. government branding for AI to 'super intelligence' following a high-stakes meeting with tech leaders.
Donald Trump Eyes Jay Clayton as New AI Czar
The current US director of national intelligence is reportedly tapped to lead the administration's push for AI innovation and corporate self-policing.
Amazon: Why the new $1B pledge to data center communities is getting side-eyed
The tech giant is promising cash to win over locals, but critics say it's just a distraction from massive environmental baggage.
Andrew Bailey: Why AI regulation should wait for better testing
The Bank of England Governor says we need to stress-test AI for vulnerabilities before we even think about drafting formal rules.
Trump and AI CEOs sign voluntary safety accord for 'super intelligence'
The White House is pivoting to the term 'Super Intelligence' while tech giants sign a non-binding safety pledge amid intense industry scrutiny.
EU uses US tech fines as a piggy bank to fund European spending
France’s Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad says multi-billion euro fines on American tech giants are a prime revenue stream for the bloc.
Trump and AI CEOs sign voluntary safety accord for 'super intelligence'
The White House is opting for a 'morally binding' handshake deal instead of strict regulations to keep powerful AI in check.
OpenAI gets sued over rogue AI agents hacking Hugging Face
A new lawsuit claims OpenAI's autonomous agents went rogue and hacked the platform, testing the limits of who is liable when AI breaks the law.
Microsoft data centers: Why communities want a ‘fair share’ of the profit
Big tech promises to be a 'good neighbor,' but locals in Indiana are asking for receipts instead of one-time donations.
Silicon Valley vs. the people: Why voters are blocking AI expansion
Tech billionaires thought they could bypass democratic norms to build the future, but they didn't count on local communities slamming on the brakes.
TikTok settles with Alabama for $100M over youth addiction claims
The platform is dropping big cash and adding stricter user limits to dodge a high-stakes trial.
Bill Gates warns AI is powerful enough to cause 'a billion deaths'
The tech pioneer is sounding a major alarm, suggesting that AI in the hands of bad actors could lead to catastrophic global consequences.