Trump Signs Controversial Law Targeting Nonconsensual Sexual Content
The Take It Down Act requires platforms to remove instances of “intimate visual depiction” within two days. Free speech advocates warn it could be weaponized to fuel censorship.
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DOGE Loses Battle to Take Over USIP—and Its $500 Million Headquarters
A federal judge called DOGE’s actions at the United States Institute of Peace “unlawful.”
A Silicon Valley VC Says He Got the IDF Starlink Access Within Days of October 7 Attack
Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire said in a webinar hosted by Israel’s Defense Ministry that he connected the IDF with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet far sooner than believed.
For Tech Whistleblowers, There’s Safety in Numbers
Amber Scorah and Psst are building a “digital safe” to help people shine a light on the bad things their bosses are doing, without getting found out.
Bluesky Is Plotting a Total Takeover of the Social Internet
All the lefties fled to Bluesky following Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. But CEO Jay Graber says the app is for everyone—and could revolutionize how people communicate online.
Is Elon Musk Really Stepping Back from DOGE?
Elon Musk is apparently turning his attention away from Washington and back to Tesla. On this episode of Uncanny Valley, the hosts unpack what Musk’s pivot means for the future…
The Trump Memecoin Dinner Winners Are Getting Rid of Their Coins
Many of the crypto investors preparing to attend an exclusive gala dinner with US president Donald Trump have offloaded the coins that won them their seats.
OpenAI Launches an Agentic, Web-Based Coding Tool
As vibe coding takes off, OpenAI says Codex will help advanced developers automate chores in a safe and explainable way.
No, Graduates: AI Hasn’t Ended Your Career Before It Starts
In a commencement speech at Temple University, I shared my views on how new college graduates can compete with powerful artificial intelligence.
The Middle East Has Entered the AI Group Chat
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are investing billions in US AI infrastructure. The deals could help the US in the AI race against China.