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Pinterest CEO Bill Ready is urging governments to mandate social media bans for users under 16, citing the negative mental health impacts of unfiltered online access on youth.
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476 storiesU.S. links hacktivist group Handala to Iranian government
The U.S. Justice Department has formally linked the hacktivist group Handala to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security, following the group's recent cyberattack on Stryker.
Trump administration unveils federal AI legislative framework
The Trump administration introduced a legislative framework to centralize AI policy, potentially preempting state laws and shifting child safety responsibilities to parents.
FBI disrupts Handala infrastructure after Stryker cyberattack
The FBI seized two websites linked to the pro-Iranian hacktivist group Handala, which reportedly conducted a destructive cyberattack against U.S. medical technology company Stryker.
CISA warns of device management risks after Stryker hack
CISA has issued a security warning for Microsoft Intune after pro-Iran hackers exploited the system to mass-wipe tens of thousands of devices at medical tech giant Stryker.
Tesla’s FSD software faces highest level of US safety scrutiny
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded its probe into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software to an engineering analysis, citing potential safety violations and under-reporting.
FBI confirms it has resumed purchasing Americans' location data
The FBI has confirmed it resumed purchasing Americans' location data from brokers, a practice the agency defends but which lawmakers are moving to restrict.
Marquis discloses data breach affecting over 672,000 people
Financial technology firm Marquis is notifying over 672,000 people of a 2025 ransomware attack and has sued its firewall provider, SonicWall, over alleged security failings.
Anthropic fights DOD’s ‘unacceptable risk’ designation in court
The U.S. Department of Defense has labeled Anthropic an "unacceptable risk to national security," escalating a legal battle over the company's refusal to accept certain military contract terms.
Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona over election betting
Arizona has filed criminal charges against prediction market Kalshi, alleging the company operates an illegal gambling business and accepted bets on state elections.
Pentagon drops Anthropic, signs new AI deals with OpenAI and xAI
The Pentagon is replacing Anthropic with OpenAI and xAI for government AI tools after a $200 million contract collapsed over access disputes and a supply-chain risk designation.
SEC considers shift to semiannual earnings reports
The SEC is reportedly working on a proposal to allow public companies to release earnings reports twice a year, though any potential change remains a long way away.
Pentagon faces scrutiny over xAI’s Grok access
Senator Elizabeth Warren is questioning the Pentagon’s decision to grant xAI access to classified networks, citing concerns over the safety and security of the Grok AI model.
Encyclopedia Britannica sues OpenAI over copyright infringement
Encyclopedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster have sued OpenAI, alleging "massive copyright infringement" regarding the use of their content in LLM training and RAG workflows.
Anthropic and Pentagon clash over military AI contracts
Anthropic and the Pentagon are in a stalemate over military AI usage, while OpenAI secures a defense contract and the industry faces massive infrastructure spending pressures.
Apple lowers App Store commission rates in China
Apple is reducing its App Store commission rates in China to 25% for standard purchases and 12% for long-term auto-renewals, effective March 15, 2026.
FBI investigates malware-laced games on Steam
The FBI is investigating a hacker suspected of distributing malware through several video games hosted on the Steam platform over the last two years.
Law enforcement dismantles SocksEscort botnet
A global law enforcement coalition has dismantled the SocksEscort botnet, which allegedly compromised more than 369,000 routers and IoT devices across 163 countries to facilitate criminal activity.
Grammarly sued over AI feature using writers' likenesses
Journalist Julia Angwin has filed a class action lawsuit against Grammarly’s parent company for using writers' likenesses and expertise in an AI feature without consent.
Tesla secures license to operate as a utility in the U.K.
Tesla has secured a license from the U.K. regulator to sell electricity directly to consumers, setting the stage for competition with established local utility providers.