Tech Policy & Regulation
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US Army Flies VICTOR Drone With 3D-Printed Heavy-Fuel Engine
The US Army flew its VICTOR hybrid electric drone using a 3D-printed heavy-fuel rotary engine that runs on JP8 and ditches liquid cooling for air cooling.
Texas Governor Race Result Sends AI Stocks Sliding on Data Center Risk
The Texas governor result has rattled AI investors, who fear new data center rules could raise costs and slow buildouts across the state's fast-growing server corridor.
Google Ties Search Access to School A.I. Compliance
Schools that block Google A.I. tools risk losing student access to Google Search, a policy shift that raises questions about digital dependence in education.
Sahara Solar Farms Could Reshape Global Climate, Research Warns
Large-scale solar installations in the Sahara Desert may alter regional temperatures and atmospheric circulation, with consequences that extend far beyond North Africa.
Flock Cameras Reappear in Dayton, Minnesota After City Rejected Them
Dayton, Minnesota officials discovered a Flock maintenance work order on September 17, 2026, despite the city's earlier rejection of the surveillance cameras, raising questions about vendor transparency and local control.
Data Centers, Flock Cameras and Big Tech Land on the Midterm Ballot
Local tech fights over data centers, Flock Cameras and Big Tech spending are now shaping midterm races, turning zoning boards and statehouses into the new front line.
Boston Dynamics Workers Push Back Against ICE Robot Contract
Boston Dynamics employees are protesting the company's robot deal with ICE, raising questions about worker voice in defense and surveillance contracts.
Google's Privacy Policy Update Opens Gmail and Photos Data to Ads
Google's revised privacy policy, effective October 16, removes a key restriction on using Gmail and Photos data for personalized ads, raising privacy concerns.
APC Standards Aim to Break the Photonics Manufacturing Bottleneck
The American Photonics Coalition is pushing shared manufacturing standards to move photonic chips from lab prototypes to high-volume production, a shift that could reshape computing, telecom and sensing supply chains.
Proton Hosts Flock Camera Map, Defying Surveillance Firm's Legal Threats
Proton AG now hosts a researcher's map of Flock license plate readers, offering global access and legal shelter in Switzerland as the surveillance company escalates its cease-and-desist campaign.
Flock CEO Dismisses Surveillance Backlash in Leaked Audio to Police
Leaked audio reveals Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley telling police departments that public backlash against license plate surveillance is not real, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Data Centers Are Quietly Reshaping Your Power Bill
Data centers consume vast electricity and water, and their demand is increasingly shaping consumer power bills. Here is how the infrastructure behind cloud services affects household costs.
China's Research Fleet Tops Undersea Cable Surveillance Rankings in the Pacific
A CSIS analysis of 200 research vessels from 47 nations finds Chinese ships spend a statistically significant larger share of time near Pacific undersea cables than any other country, raising sabotage and espionage concerns.
Texas Halts 17 Data Center Permits After Automated Portal Kept Approving Projects
Texas suspended 17 data center construction permits and shut down its STEERS automated approval portal after projects kept getting rubber-stamped despite Governor Greg Abbott's moratorium.
France Moves to Arm ISPs With DNS Blocking Power Over Social Platforms
France has asked internet service providers to prepare temporary DNS blocks targeting major social platforms, signaling a new phase in state-level content control.
AI Agents Are Rewriting the Rules of Trade Secret Theft
A federal trade secrets case in California shows how AI agents trained on stolen data can contaminate models, exposing startups to risks that traditional IT audits cannot catch.
Banking Apps Quietly Open Their Doors to GrapheneOS Users
Around a dozen banking apps now permit GrapheneOS, signaling a shift in how financial institutions treat hardened Android systems and their security-conscious users.
EU-Backed Satellite Network Takes Aim at Starlink's Connectivity Dominance
An EU-backed satellite network is moving to extend broadband to underserved regions, directly challenging Starlink's growing dominance in satellite internet.
UK Police Watchdog Probes Detective Over Microsoft Copilot Use in Criminal Cases
A senior Derbyshire Constabulary detective faces a gross misconduct investigation by the IOPC over allegations that Microsoft Copilot was used to help make decisions in criminal cases.