New York’s RAISE Act is facing opposition from a $100M super PAC backed by tech giants including OpenAI and Palantir founders. The bill would require large AI companies to publish safety protocols and disclose serious incidents, sparking a major political fight over state-level AI regulation.
The World Bank’s Mahesh Uttamchandani argues that smaller countries should leverage ‘small AI’ – targeted, potentially offline solutions that don’t compete with major tech powers. However, data center construction faces power, water, and talent constraints across Southeast Asia.
Germany is mandating that operating systems include built-in youth protection features by December 2027. The law will affect PCs, smartphones, game consoles and require browser-level secure search functions. Tech companies and free software advocates are pushing back against the requirements.
The FCC is voting to rescind cybersecurity requirements imposed after the China-linked Salt Typhoon hack that impacted AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Lumen Technologies. Republican Chair Brendan Carr calls it a course correction, while Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez warns Americans will be “less se
Meta has started warning Australian teenagers that their Facebook and Instagram accounts will be suspended when the country’s social media ban for users under 16 takes effect. The company faces significant challenges verifying ages while protecting user data from security risks.
The Reserve Bank of India’s inflation forecasting has been significantly off target this year, with the biggest miss in nearly six years. Economists are questioning the central bank’s model as these errors contribute to overly cautious monetary policy.
Senator Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from the Trump administration about potential plans to bail out AI companies with taxpayer money. The Massachusetts Democrat cites OpenAI’s requests for government support and tech executives’ White House access as red flags. Administration officials hav
The US is tired of being everyone’s favorite hacking target. National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross says a new offensive strategy is coming, but won’t say when. Industry leaders argue the current approach has failed.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei made a surprising call for AI regulation during a 60 Minutes interview, warning that AI could eliminate half of entry-level white collar jobs within five years. He expressed discomfort with unelected tech leaders making wide-reaching decisions without oversight and compare
JPMorgan Private Bank’s 2026 outlook reveals a concerning path for America’s $38 trillion national debt. The bank suggests policymakers might tolerate higher inflation to reduce the debt burden, potentially eroding Federal Reserve independence. This approach could fundamentally reshape the economic
