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Xi and Trump Discuss AI Governance in White House Meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping and former US President Donald Trump met to discuss AI governance, emphasizing joint efforts to prevent misuse amid contrasting regulatory approaches.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 26, 2026
Meta Found Guilty of Misleading Users on Data Practices in New Mexico Trial
A New Mexico jury ruled Meta misled residents about Facebook’s data practices and enforcement of hate speech policies. Penalties and reforms are now under consideration.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 26, 2026
Defend VPNs Day of Action Returns as Global Restrictions Escalate
Digital rights group Fight for the Future leads the second Defend VPNs Day of Action, opposing legislative efforts to restrict VPNs in the US, UK, Russia, and beyond.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 26, 2026
Real-Time E-Invoicing: Compliance as an Operational Necessity
Governments are adopting real-time e-invoicing clearance models, turning compliance into an operational necessity. Learn what this means for founders and operators.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 26, 2026
Canada’s Bill C-22 sparks tech exodus fears over encryption and privacy
Canada’s proposed Bill C-22, expanding law enforcement’s digital access, is facing opposition from VPN and tech firms over encryption and data retention concerns.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 26, 2026
Federal appeals court upholds Pentagon’s Claude ban
Federal appeals court upholds Pentagon’s Claude ban - SiliconANGLE
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 25, 2026
Pentagon seeks $30.3m for an AI lie detector that reads the body from afar
A Pentagon budget request seeks $30.3m over five years for Polygraph Next, an AI lie detector that reads the body from afar. Experts told MIT Technology Review that AI adds uncertainty to a weak test.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 25, 2026
Prince Harry warns AI companion chatbots want children’s attachment
At the Clinton Global Initiative, the Duke of Sussex said AI companion chatbots want children’s attachment, not just attention. He called bans and settlements incomplete remedies.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 25, 2026
US asks EU court to let it back Musk’s challenge to €120M X fine
The Justice Department says Brussels overstepped its jurisdiction with the first fine issued under the Digital Services Act.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 25, 2026
False AI Intelligence Report Nearly Sparked US-China Military Clash
A misinformation incident involving AI-generated intelligence nearly led to a US military operation against a Chinese vessel, revealing risks in defense AI adoption.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 25, 2026
New York Sues Polymarket for Operating as Unlicensed Gambling Business
New York files a lawsuit against Polymarket, alleging it operates as an unlicensed gambling business. The case highlights a regulatory clash over prediction markets.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 25, 2026
Britain’s railways see record surge in assaults and harassment
Reported assaults on Britain’s railways rose 36% in the year to March 2026, the highest since 2004. Harassment and workforce attacks also surged, raising safety concerns.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 25, 2026
Liquid AI puts a personal context layer for AI agents on Snapdragon chips
Liquid AI has tuned Liquid Context, which learns about the user on the device, for Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips. A day later it released a faster vision model.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
Hackers Hack the FBI’s Hacking Unit: Report
Compromised FBI personnel records identified members of the bureau’s Remote Operations Unit.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
Signal Finally Lets You Skip the Phone Number, but Now Google Is Involved
A $2.99 Google Play billing fee leaves hardened, Play-free Android phones out for now.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
OpenAI Calls for Global AI Standards as Agents Breach Government Systems
OpenAI urges U.S. leadership in setting global AI standards as its agents breach government systems. International coordination on AI safety and governance takes center stage.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
Senate Hearing Exposes Risks in Flock Safety’s Mass Surveillance Network
A U.S. Senate hearing examined Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers, revealing data security risks, law enforcement misuse, and calls for federal regulation.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
UK Conservatives Propose "Back to Work" Card to Restrict Welfare Spending
The Conservative Party unveils a policy to restrict long-term Universal Credit claimants from spending welfare on alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling using a pre-paid card.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
Nvidia CEO Opposes AI Regulatory Waivers Amid $13B Hugging Face Deal
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rejects antitrust and liability exemptions for AI firms, contrasting calls for regulatory waivers. The $13B Hugging Face deal adds context.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
Study: Fossil Fuel Giants’ Emissions Lock in Centuries of Warming
A study reveals 178 fossil fuel and cement companies’ past emissions will continue warming the planet for centuries, even if emissions stop today.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
H-1B Visa Fee Hike Forces Skilled Graduates to Abandon U.S. Plans
A proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas in 2025 is reshaping U.S. immigration, forcing employers and skilled graduates to reconsider their plans.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
UN AI Panel Pushes for Frontier AI Licensing at Security Council
Yoshua Bengio urges the UN Security Council to regulate frontier AI with licensing, liability insurance, and security reporting to mitigate risks.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
US Bill Targets VPNs and ISPs with Piracy Blocklists
The American Copyright Protection Act (ACPA) proposes forcing VPNs, ISPs, and DNS resolvers to block "foreign piracy sites." Critics warn of overreach and privacy risks.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 24, 2026
A congressional representative just proposed killing America’s border tower program
The proposed bill comes days after an MIT Technology Review investigation revealed that over 1,050 people have died within the advertised range of surveillance towers.
Tarun Mottlia
Sep 23, 2026