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Tech Policy

Trump’s Unhinged Truth Social Posts Are at the Heart of ABC’s Lawsuit Against the FCC

"Government censorship is deeply un-American," ABC wrote in its lawsuit.

Tech Policy

Trump Administration May Include Open Models in Secretive AI Framework

The industry wanted to boost open models. Now the Trump administration wants to lend its seal of approval.

Tech Policy

New York City Council Opens Investigation Into Prediction Markets Over Predatory Marketing Practices

The council sent letters requesting information from Kalshi, Polymarket, Coinbase, and Gemini Titan.

Artificial Intelligence

ChatGPT and Roblox to Fall Under Strictest EU Rules

The designation exposes companies to tougher regulations and transparency requirements.

Tech Policy

Americans Just Crossed a Tipping Point on School Cellphone Bans

A Pew Research Center survey found that for the first time more Americans support than oppose all-day cellphone...

Artificial Intelligence

Weak AI Regulation Is Worse Than No Regulation, Researchers Claim

Game theory says the best AI safety regulation is strict and targets everyone in the supply chain, according...

Tech Policy

FCC Chairman Wants to Repeal a Key Rule That Would Fundamentally Change Broadcast News

Critics say it's illegal and will only benefit Trump-allied news orgs.

Tech Policy

The UK Wants Older Teens to Have a Digital Bedtime

Social media will be banned for 16-17 year olds past midnight by default, but teens can turn it...

Tech Policy

New York Issues the Nation’s First Statewide Moratorium on New Large Data Centers

The pause is meant to give the state time to set standards for these power-hungry facilities.

Sploid

This Drone in a Bowling Alley Is the Coolest Video You’ll See All Week

Do you love expertly choreographed drone videos? Then you’re in luck, because we’ve got the coolest video you’ll...