David Sacks concludes AI czar role, moves to lead PCAST
David Sacks has concluded his 130-day tenure as AI and crypto czar and will now co-chair the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
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476 storiesJudge blocks Trump administration's security label for Anthropic
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to rescind its 'supply-chain risk' designation of Anthropic, ruling the government likely flouted the company's free speech protections.
Wikipedia bans AI-generated text in new policy
Wikipedia has banned the use of AI-generated text for article content, though it still permits the use of LLMs for basic copyedits under human review.
Warner proposes data center tax to fund AI worker transition
Sen. Mark Warner proposes taxing data centers to fund worker transition programs, rejecting a moratorium while aiming to address public anxiety over AI-driven job displacement.
Intellexa founder to appeal conviction in Greek spyware case
Intellexa founder Tal Dilian is planning to appeal his conviction, hinting that the Greek government authorized the use of Predator spyware in a mass-wiretapping campaign.
Meta and Google found negligent in social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury found Meta and Google negligent in a social media addiction trial, ordering $3 million in compensatory damages with potential for further appeals.
Proposed U.S. bill seeks to halt data center growth pending AI rules
U.S. lawmakers Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced legislation to halt new data center projects over 20 megawatts until Congress enacts comprehensive AI regulation.
Russian police arrest alleged administrator of LeakBase forum
Russian police have reportedly arrested the alleged administrator of LeakBase, a cybercrime forum recently dismantled by an international law enforcement operation involving 14 countries.
Meta ordered to pay $375M in New Mexico child safety lawsuit
A New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties, finding the company misled consumers about platform safety and endangered children.
Emil Michael on the DoD's legal battle with Anthropic
DoD official Emil Michael is escalating a legal dispute with Anthropic, citing national security risks while reflecting on his contentious departure from Uber years ago.
Russian authorities appear to block Archive.today
Russian authorities appear to have blocked access to the paywall bypass site Archive.today, though the full extent and implementation of the restriction remain unclear.
US senators introduce bill to restrict prediction market betting
US senators introduced a bill that could prevent prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket from offering sports and casino-style betting, while exempting traditional sportsbooks.
Anthropic sues U.S. Department of Defense over supply-chain risk label
Anthropic is suing the U.S. Department of Defense after being designated a 'supply-chain risk,' effectively barring it from government-linked contracts over its refusal to support certain military AI uses.
FBI warns Iranian hackers are using Telegram for malware attacks
The FBI warns that Iranian government hackers are allegedly using Telegram to distribute malware and steal data from targets around the world, complicating cybersecurity defense efforts.
Trump administration sends ICE to manage airport security lines
The Trump administration is deploying ICE agents to U.S. airports to manage security delays, raising concerns over surveillance tools and potential civil rights abuses.
SEC drops four-year probe into Faraday Future
The SEC has closed its nearly four-year investigation into Faraday Future, deciding against enforcement action despite previous staff recommendations to pursue the electric vehicle startup.
Delve accused of misleading customers with fake compliance
Delve, a compliance startup valued at $300 million, faces allegations of structural fraud and providing fake evidence, potentially exposing customers to significant regulatory and legal risks.
Anthropic pushes back on Pentagon national security claims
Anthropic submitted sworn declarations challenging its "unacceptable risk to national security" designation, arguing the Pentagon’s case relies on technical misunderstandings and contradicts previous internal communications.
California jury rules Musk intentionally misled Twitter investors
A California jury ruled Elon Musk intentionally misled Twitter investors during his 2022 acquisition, a decision that could result in up to $2.6 billion in damages.
Kalshi faces temporary ban in Nevada amid legal pressure
A Nevada judge has temporarily banned prediction market Kalshi from operating in the state, adding to the company's mounting legal challenges from state regulators.