Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand Draws Questions Following White House AI Summit
President Donald Trump’s decision to rebrand artificial intelligence as “super intelligence” has become a central talking point following a White House meeting with some of the technology industry’s most influential…
Trump Establishes Super Intelligence Force To Coordinate Federal AI Strategy
President Donald Trump has announced the creation of a new Super Intelligence Force, a federal task force that will coordinate government efforts related to artificial intelligence, which his administration has…
Bernie Sanders Introduces Bill To Ban Federal Use Of License Plate Reader Data
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation that would prohibit federal agencies from using automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems or accessing data collected through those networks. The proposal comes as…
Trump Reportedly Consulted Grok About Venezuela Before Maduro Capture
President Donald Trump reportedly spent hours using Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot during a private meeting in December 2025, including asking how Venezuelans might react if President Nicolás Maduro were captured.…
California Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill Targeting Secret Recordings With Smart Glasses
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation that would have imposed new restrictions on secretly recording people with wearable devices such as smart glasses. Newsom said the proposal used definitions…
Pentagon Launches Project Meridian With Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich
The Pentagon has launched Project Meridian, a 120-day effort to study how future wars could be fought and identify technologies the US military may need to develop, test, and deploy.…
White House Launches America.gov AI Chatbot With Google Gemini and Grok
The White House has launched America.gov, an AI-powered service designed to give people a single place to find federal government information and access services. President Donald Trump announced the platform…
California Adds Fines for Influencers Who Fail to Disclose Paid Political Posts
California has strengthened its rules for paid political content on social media, allowing regulators to fine influencers who fail to disclose that a campaign paid them to support or oppose…
European Startup Leaders Urge Lawmakers Not to Weaken EU Inc Proposal
European founders and investors are urging policymakers to preserve key parts of the proposed EU Inc corporate framework as negotiations over the final legislation continue. The EU Inc campaign argues…
Berlin Refuses Ransom Demand After Hackers Claim 5.79TB Data Theft
Berlin authorities have refused to pay a ransom following a cyberattack on the German capital’s government network that resulted in data being stolen from multiple departments. Ransomware group Rhysida has…
U.S. Awards $500 Million to Battery Supply Chain Projects as Defense Demand Grows
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $500 million in grants to domestic battery and critical-mineral projects, with much of the funding going to startups. The program is intended to…
Senator Ron Wyden Seeks GAO Review of Federal Hacking and Spyware Use
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is asking the Government Accountability Office to investigate how federal law enforcement agencies use hacking tools and spyware against Americans, citing limited public information about how…
Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on Polysilicon-Based Imports After National Security Review
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 15% tariff on products made from polysilicon and established minimum import prices for polysilicon and related products. The measures follow a national security…
Texas Orders Audits of New Data Centres as Grid Requests Reach 474 Gigawatts
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered state regulators to audit every data centre seeking a connection to the state’s main electricity grid before allowing the project to proceed. The requirement…
US Considers Sanctions Against Chinese AI Companies Over Alleged IP Theft
The US Treasury Department could impose sanctions on Chinese artificial intelligence companies if an examination finds that their models were developed using stolen American intellectual property. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…
DHS Investigates Breach of Sensitive Homeland Security Information Network
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is investigating a cyberattack involving the Homeland Security Information Network, a platform used by government agencies and law enforcement to share sensitive information. The…