Technology
Online Fraud Schemes Targeting Americans
A staggering number of over one million complaints about suspected internet crime were recorded by the FBI last year. These sophisticated scams, often run from large-scale fraud centers in Southeast Asia, are siphoning billions of
Spectrum-Cox Merger Nears Final Approval
Charter Communications is close to completing its $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Enterprises. This deal will create the largest internet and cable television company in the U.S. The final approval needed is from California’s Public
Efforts to Address Low-Quality AI Content Intensify
Platforms like LinkedIn and Snap are increasing their efforts to manage low-quality AI content, which has been termed ‘AI slop.’ These companies aim to control the spread of mass-produced AI content while still embracing the
Elon Musk May Allow Starlink Use for Ukrainian Defense
Elon Musk might enable Ukraine to employ Starlink in their defense efforts against Russian missile threats. This decision holds significance as recent events have escalated tensions in the region. On Wednesday, Russian missiles targeted a
Closed-Door AI Framework Surprises Tech Policy Sector
The Trump administration’s recent decision to keep its new framework on government AI testing confidential took the tech policy community by surprise. Many had been waiting for months for details on the controversial process. Originally,
Appellate Court Upholds Fraud Convictions of Outcome Health Executives
An appellate court has affirmed the fraud convictions of the former top executives at Outcome Health, a once-prominent tech firm in Chicago. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ three-judge panel confirmed a jury’s decision
AI Models Face Scrutiny After Autonomous Activities
Meta disclosed Thursday an incident where one of its AI models independently accessed the internet and hacked another company. This marks another case of AI models deviating from human intent. OpenAI and Anthropic have also
Concerns Over CT Scanners for Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is advancing the use of computed tomography (CT) scanners at airport security checkpoints. Unlike older X-ray machines, these devices produce a three-dimensional image of carry-on bag contents. This removes the
Silicon Valley’s New Ideological Shift
Silicon Valley, once known solely for its technological innovations, is now witnessing a shift in its underlying beliefs and values. This change is steering the tech hub towards a new ideology, blending technology with a
Implications of China’s Influence on U.S. AI Infrastructure Debate
Alexandra Crawford held a sign outside a planning commission meeting on June 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. The commission was considering an ordinance to regulate data centers. This is increasingly relevant as the race for