The House Energy and Commerce Committee is pushing forward with a comprehensive package of 19 bills aimed at protecting children online. The legislation includes a significantly revised Kids Online Safety Act and potential social media bans for teens under 16. This marks a major shift from last year
The United Arab Emirates is realigning its space program to prioritize economic benefits and security capabilities. This includes developing synthetic aperture radar satellites through partnerships and establishing a domestic spaceport. The country aims to become the region’s premier space economy h
British lawmakers are demanding new economic security legislation as cyber threats mount. A parliamentary report warns current defenses are inadequate against growing risks from foreign investment and AI-powered attacks. The committee cites cyber threats over 100 times in their assessment of nationa
The Trump administration has launched the “Genesis Mission,” an ambitious AI executive order that aims to automate federal scientific research. The plan involves creating government AI models and establishing robotic laboratories while simultaneously cutting billions from traditional research fundin
The battle over AI regulation is heating up with former President Trump threatening to block local officials from regulating the technology. Meanwhile, bipartisan federal action remains stalled despite widespread agreement on basic protections. A top Biden tech adviser calls the situation a “huge re
A pro-AI super PAC is spending $10 million to push Congress for national AI legislation that would override state laws. Meanwhile, Anthropic has dramatically cut prices for its Opus model, making advanced AI more accessible to developers and businesses.
Lithuania is creating a national AI regulatory sandbox and €130 million AI Factory to help companies comply with EU AI Act requirements. The program aims to slash compliance costs from projected €300,000 per company while providing access to computing power and expert guidance. This could make Vilni
Millions are using AI for mental health advice, but state-level regulations are creating a confusing patchwork. Experts warn these incomplete laws leave dangerous gaps in patient protection. A comprehensive framework aims to fix this regulatory mess.
Aylo, which owns Pornhub and other adult sites, is asking tech giants to enable device-level age verification. The company argues that current site-based methods are flawed and counterproductive. This comes as studies show age verification laws often fail to protect minors while restricting adult ac
With AI transforming the economy and displacing workers, there’s growing discussion about implementing AI-specific taxes. The most practical approach would target key inputs like energy consumption, chips, or compute time. This could help fund retraining programs and social safety nets.
