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03/30/2026
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By Laura Harris
Department of War deploys Ukraine-style drone boats to Middle East, signaling new era of low-cost AI warfare
The Department of War confirmed deploying Ukrainian-style drone boats in the Middle East under Operation Epic Fury, highlighting a shift toward autonomous warfare. The unmanned vessels, called GARC and built by BlackSea, are being used for maritime reconnaissance with proven operational range and endurance. The move reflects lessons from the Russia-Ukraine War, where low-cost drones and […]
03/29/2026
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By Laura Harris
Bipartisan bill targets Chinese-linked robotics, seeks ban on federal use
Senators Tom Cotton and Chuck Schumer proposed the American Security Robotics Act to limit U.S. government use of robotics tied to foreign adversaries, especially China. The bill would block federal agencies from buying or operating ground-based robotic systems—including humanoid robots, surveillance vehicles and autonomous patrol tech—linked to adversarial governments. Federal funds would be prohibited from […]
03/26/2026
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By Laura Harris
Three charged in alleged scheme to smuggle AI chips to China via Thailand
U.S. authorities, including the DOJ, charged three men for allegedly conspiring to smuggle restricted AI chips to China via Thailand. The suspects – Stanley Yi Zheng, Matthew Kelly and Tommy Shad English – are accused of trying to purchase export-controlled chips without required licenses. Authorities say the group used Thailand-based companies as fronts to disguise […]
03/14/2026
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By Laura Harris
Study finds surge in AI use in scientific papers but little disclosure by researchers
A study analyzing over 5.2 million academic papers from 2021 to 2025 found a sharp rise in the use of AI tools like ChatGPT in scientific writing across all disciplines. About 70% of journals now have AI policies, most of which require authors to disclose when generative AI tools are used in research or manuscript […]
03/12/2026
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By Laura Harris
Pentagon labels Anthropic a “supply-chain risk” after dispute over military use of AI
The U.S. Department of War (DoW) designated AI startup Anthropic a “supply-chain risk” after the company attempted to limit how the Pentagon could use its Claude AI system. The dispute centers on the military’s demand to use AI for “any lawful purpose,” including battlefield support and intelligence, while Anthropic sought safeguards against uses such as […]
03/02/2026
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By Laura Harris
Proposed 2,100-acre Texas AI data center sparks outrage over threat to Dinosaur Valley State Park
NRG Energy plans a massive AI data center and optional natural gas power plant on 2,100 to 2,600 acres near Dinosaur Valley State Park, including 27 buildings totaling roughly eight million square feet. The site is home to preserved dinosaur footprints and critical wildlife habitat, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler, raising fears of irreversible ecological […]
03/01/2026
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By Laura Harris
Fintech firm Block to cut nearly half its workforce as founder Jack Dorsey cites shift to AI
Block, Inc. announced it will lay off more than 4,000 employees, nearly half its workforce, as it pivots toward AI-driven operations, reducing staff from over 10,000 to under 6,000. Co-founder Jack Dorsey said the decision was not due to financial trouble but reflects a structural shift toward AI tools and smaller, flatter teams. While companies […]
01/18/2026
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By Laura Harris
Grok faces global bans over sexualized deepfake images; ChatGPT named in lawsuits alleging deadly harm
Governments are moving to ban or restrict Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over its role in generating sexualized deepfake images, with actions taken or threatened in countries including Malaysia, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. The swift crackdown on Grok contrasts with the response to ChatGPT, which is currently facing at least eight lawsuits alleging it […]
01/16/2026
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By Laura Harris
Democratic senators urge Apple and Google to ban X over AI-generated images
Democratic senators (Wyden, Lujan, Markey) demand Apple and Google remove X’s Grok AI from their app stores, citing concerns over non-consensual AI-generated images, including depictions of minors. The lawmakers argue Grok violates Google Play and Apple’s policies against child exploitation and offensive content, threatening the platforms’ credibility if they fail to act. The three senators […]
01/15/2026
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By Laura Harris
Meta to cut more than 1,000 jobs as it shifts focus to AI wearables
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs (10% of Reality Labs’ workforce) as it shifts focus away from VR/Metaverse products toward AI-powered wearables and mobile features. Affected employees will be notified starting January 20. The division has lost over $70 billion since 2021, with many products failing to generate significant revenue. Meta is scaling back VR […]
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