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Growing Divide Over Regulatory AuthorityFor the first time, Washington is nearing decisions on how to regulate artificial intelligence, and the central dispute now hinges on who should have the authority…

Discovery and Immediate Safety ActionAirlines around the world have warned of possible delays after Airbus requested urgent modifications to thousands of aircraft, following its discovery that intense solar radiation could…

Market Growth OutlookThe global smart ports market is expected to grow from $2.0 billion in 2022 to $15.5 billion by 2032, according to a new Allied Market Research report that…

Company disputes calculation method that could lead to $38 billion fine Apple has filed a case in the Delhi High Court challenging how India’s antitrust authority calculates penalties based on…

Gemini 3 and Ironwood mark a shift after early stumbles in the AI race Google has reasserted itself in the artificial intelligence market with the release of its Gemini 3…

Layoffs affect a portion of workforce as company expands into new battery reuse markets Redwood Materials is cutting around 5% of its workforce shortly after raising $350 million, according to…

Attackers target mobile devices instead of attempting to break end-to-end encryption A new alert from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says hackers are using commercial spyware to compromise…

Company responds to claims involving death of 16-year-old Adam Raine OpenAI argued that it is not liable for the death of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who died by suicide after…

Simulation models potential overlap between AI systems and human labor A new MIT–Oak Ridge National Laboratory study suggests that agentic AI systems could theoretically perform work equivalent to 11.7% of…

Spike in error reports coincides with release of first four episodes Netflix went down for a portion of viewers after the first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 became…

Three-page document signed by Apple’s co-founders expected to fetch up to $4 million The original written agreement that formalized the creation of Apple Computer Company in 1976 is heading to…

Startup aims to simplify complex visa processes through AI tools and legal support JustiGuide, a startup focused on immigration technology, is developing an AI-powered portal designed to help users understand…

Count matches last year as multi-round mega-funding accelerates Forty-nine U.S. AI startups have raised funding rounds of $100 million or more in 2025, matching the total for 2024 with a…

Researcher finds flaw in portals used to manage juror information Several public jury-management websites across the United States and Canada were found to have a simple but serious security flaw…

Experiment introduces user-driven prompts to refine video suggestions YouTube is testing a feature called “Your Custom Feed” that aims to address longstanding frustrations with its algorithm-generated home page. The experimental…

Company removes open-ended chat for users under 18 amid safety concerns Character.AI said it is launching “Stories,” a new interactive fiction format that allows users to create guided narratives featuring…

Agreement includes sale of Songkick and new licensed AI models Warner Music Group said it has reached a deal with AI music startup Suno, settling its copyright lawsuit and outlining…

Chatbot removed due to WhatsApp’s updated platform policies Microsoft said its Copilot AI chatbot will no longer be available on WhatsApp after January 15. Users who want to continue accessing…

AI system expands scope of lithium resource in Quebec Fleet Space said it used its satellite-powered AI system to expand the boundaries of an already large lithium deposit in Quebec.…

Planned price increase marks first U.S. change since mid-2024 Spotify is preparing to raise subscription prices in the U.S. during the first quarter of next year, according to a report…