President Donald Trump is urging Congress to establish a single federal standard for AI regulation. He warned that state-level overregulation threatens US economic growth and could allow China to catch up in the AI race. The push comes as House Republicans consider adding preemption language to the
A China-aligned hacking group has been caught using a previously unknown network implant to redirect software updates to malicious servers. The tool, called EdgeStepper, enables adversary-in-the-middle attacks against organizations worldwide. Researchers discovered the malware while investigating th
Leviton is making a huge push into AI infrastructure with high-density fiber solutions and immersion-ready cabling. The company just completed a $25 million factory expansion and announced a strategic alliance with Cisco. These moves position them to handle the massive bandwidth demands of hyperscal
In a surprising move, Epic Games is partnering with Unity to allow games built with Unity’s engine to run inside Fortnite. The integration could dramatically expand Fortnite’s creator ecosystem beyond its current 70,000 creators. Unity games are expected to start appearing in Fortnite next year.
Alphabet’s X deliberately kills 98% of its ambitious projects early. Captain of Moonshots Astro Teller explains the three criteria for true breakthrough innovation and why small teams are essential for radical thinking.
Data centers are hitting major roadblocks as local opposition grows. From Indiana farmland to Georgia counties, communities are pushing back against the resource-intensive facilities. The scale of resistance is staggering.
Scientists have confirmed strange quantum behavior in ytterbium boride, a material that acts as both insulator and metal. The discovery required magnetic fields 35 times stronger than an MRI machine. Researchers admit they don’t know what to do with the finding yet.
YouTube is experimenting with built-in messaging and video sharing directly within its mobile app. The test is currently limited to users 18 years or older in Ireland and Poland. This marks the return of messaging after YouTube discontinued their original 2017 messaging feature.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced nearly $100 million in tax credits spread across nine companies to strengthen manufacturing and create jobs in California. The credits come with strict requirements and clawback provisions for companies that don’t deliver. Recipients range from aerospace to seaweed sn
The University of Washington just landed a $10 million gift from Microsoft billionaire Charles Simonyi to launch a campus-wide AI initiative. Professor Noah Smith will serve as the inaugural Vice Provost for Artificial Intelligence, focusing on responsible AI adoption in education.
