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DPIIT develops framework to integrate startups into government procurement
India’s DPIIT is working with ministries to create a policy framework that enables startups, including those in tier 3 towns, to access government procurement…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 29, 2026
OpenAI launches election operations center for 2026 U.S. midterms
OpenAI launches an Election Operations Center to combat AI misuse, provide voting info, and support defenders ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterms.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 29, 2026
SpaceXAI faces $6.1 million fine for Mississippi data center permit violations
Mississippi regulators seek $6.1 million in penalties from SpaceXAI for constructing three data centers without required stormwater permits.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 29, 2026
UK Budget 2026: Rising tax burden and delayed reforms mark Healey’s cautious approach
UK Chancellor John Healey’s 2026 Budget raises taxes to 38.6% of national income, delays welfare and growth reforms, and projects stagnant living standards…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 29, 2026
CFTC launches new probe into Polymarket over offshore user access
The CFTC has reopened its investigation into Polymarket, examining whether the prediction market violated a 2022 settlement by allowing US users on its…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 29, 2026
UK Budget raises minimum wage for young workers, pilots young entrepreneurs scheme
UK Budget announces a 3.9% minimum wage increase for 18-to-20-year-olds, a 2029 First Time Buyer Isa, and a pilot for young entrepreneurs, but no immediate…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 29, 2026
US DOJ investigates Nvidia’s $12.93 billion Hugging Face acquisition for antitrust concerns
The US Department of Justice is scrutinizing Nvidia’s $12.93 billion acquisition of Hugging Face, examining potential impacts on AI competition and market…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 29, 2026
Discord messages from big public servers will show up in Google search
Users get one switch to keep their posts off the web. Discord says the setting stays off by default in the EU and the UK, where users must opt in.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Amazon puts a camera in its Echo Studio so Alexa can see
A camera-free Echo Studio stays on sale at $219.99, and the new Echo Dot doubles as a smart home hub. Amazon also showed a $499.99 Echo Show 16 and a 3D home map.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Malaysia seizes $12.1M of AI chips at Kuala Lumpur airport
Customs say the 30 AI servers were passing through Malaysia to avoid export rules, the fifth such case this year.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
UK emergency advice criticized as defence budget cuts and AI covenant unveiled
UK government’s advice to stockpile emergency supplies faces backlash from low-income families, while capital budget cuts target defence spending goals.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
FCC ban halts new foreign-made routers in the US, including Davolink’s Minions models
The FCC's March 2024 ban on new foreign-made routers affects Davolink’s Minions-shaped routers, blocking future models and limiting firmware updates until 2028.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Starlink disruption in Ukraine sparks debate over tech’s role in warfare
Elon Musk’s accusation that Ukraine violated Starlink’s terms of service for drone strikes sparks debate over commercial tech’s role in warfare.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Crypto industry spends $176 million on U.S. midterm elections to shape regulation
The crypto industry has funneled $176 million into U.S. congressional races ahead of the 2026 midterms, backing mostly successful candidates to influence…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
UK MP Jess Asato sues xAI over deepfake images circulated on X
UK Member of Parliament Jess Asato takes legal action against xAI for allegedly using her image without consent in deepfake content, including a sexual assault…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
ACLU Warns Against AI-Powered License Plate Readers Targeting Drivers for Suspicious Patterns
Law enforcement agencies are using AI-powered license plate readers to flag drivers for "suspicious" behavior, sparking legal challenges and privacy concerns.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Italian Army defuses 250+ WWI bombs exposed by glacial melt in Dolomites
Melting glaciers in the Dolomites have exposed over 250 unexploded WWI bombs, defused by the Italian Army.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Palmer Luckey to stay in California to fight billionaire wealth tax
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey says he will not leave California despite a proposed wealth tax that could cost him $3 billion.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Bank of America warns customers against sharing banking credentials with AI assistants
Bank of America advises customers to stop sharing banking credentials with AI assistants like Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots due to security and fraud risks.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
UK MPs warn 2025 landline switchoff risks emergency resilience in remote areas
UK MPs from remote areas warn that the planned 2025 switchoff of copper-wire landlines could leave communities without communication during power cuts…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Plaid Cymru demands £1bn for Wales rail funding and fiscal flexibility ahead of UK Budget
Plaid Cymru urges the UK government to bring forward £1bn in rail funding and address real-term cuts to Welsh public services as energy costs and transport…
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Jeremy Lewin’s unauthorized actions at USAID trigger mass firings and legal battles
A 28-year-old operative’s appointment at USAID without proper paperwork led to mass firings, aid cancellations, and lawsuits over his legal authority.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
UK Budget 2026: Healey unveils measures to support households amid inflation and debt constraints
UK Chancellor John Healey unveils the 2026 Budget, focusing on household support, defence spending, and fiscal rules amid inflation and energy price shocks.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 28, 2026
Researchers Uncover Signs of Massive Surveillance Operation on Starlink Users
The findings suggest possible surveillance interest in countries where Starlink is banned or restricted.
Tarun Mottlia
Oct 27, 2026