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EU pressure mounts over Google antitrust probe
European publishers and tech associations want the EU to finalize its Google search investigation and issue penalties. They say the prolonged process weakens the Digital...
Britannica Takes OpenAI to Court Over AI Training Data
Britannica has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of using its reference works without permission. The company claims its encyclopedia and dictionary entries were copied to...
NewsGuard pushes back against FTC investigation
NewsGuard is suing the FTC to halt an investigation it claims is aimed at punishing its editorial judgments. The FTC says the company’s accusations are...
EU moves toward banning AI‑generated child abuse images
EU governments have proposed adding a ban on AI‑generated child sexual abuse material to the bloc’s AI rules. Regulators across Europe are already investigating sexually...
Politics, Technology and Ethics in Brittany Kaiser’s Early Path
A young activist’s work in politics and law led Brittany Kaiser toward the world of data and technology. Her early experiences eventually collided with the...
Technology
Pentagon Faces Pushback Over Claude AI Ban
Pentagon staff and contractors are resisting an order to remove Anthropic’s Claude from military systems. Users argue the tool outperforms alternatives and fear productivity losses...
Apple debuts AirPods Max 2 with upgraded audio features
Apple has announced AirPods Max 2 with stronger ANC, upgraded audio hardware and new smart features. The headphones now support lossless audio over USB‑C, studio‑quality...
Intel expands mobile lineup with new Ultra 200HX Plus chips
Intel has launched the Core Ultra 200HX Plus series with two new processors for high‑performance laptops. The chips offer architectural upgrades, faster interconnect speeds and...
Lenovo advances workstation lineup with new AI hardware
Lenovo has unveiled new ThinkPad and ThinkStation P Series workstations built for AI‑focused workloads. The lineup includes updated mobile and desktop systems with NVIDIA’s latest...
Acer updates Predator Helios Neo laptops
Acer has refreshed its Predator Helios Neo gaming laptops with new Intel and NVIDIA hardware. The updated models include improved displays, cooling systems, and AI‑powered...
China Advances Toward Domestic 7 nm Chip Production
China’s Hua Hong Group is preparing to manufacture 7 nm chips as part of Beijing’s push for technological self‑reliance. The company’s Huali Microelectronics unit is...
