Tech Policy & Regulation
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FAA Proposal Would End 50-Year Ban on Supersonic Flights Over US Cities
The FAA proposes lifting the 1973 ban on commercial supersonic overland flights, replacing it with a noise-based standard. The rule, effective June 2026, relies on Boom Supersonic's quiet Mach cutoff technology.
Anthropic Deploys Fable and Mythos AI Worldwide After US Lifts Export Controls
The US has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most powerful AI models, Fable and Mythos, allowing global deployment after safety testing.
OpenAI Proposes 5 Percent Government Stake to Ease AI Tensions
OpenAI has proposed giving the US government a 5 percent ownership stake to ease tensions with the Trump administration and address public backlash against AI.
Two-Thirds of Britons Want Tougher Big Tech Tax Rules
Poll shows 67% of Britons support a stronger Digital Services Tax on Amazon and other tech giants, even as the US threatens tariff retaliation.
Getty's $3.7B Shutterstock Deal Collapses After UK Regulator Blocks Key Assets
Getty Images is abandoning its $3.7 billion merger with Shutterstock after UK regulators demanded the sale of Shutterstock's editorial business, including Backgrid and Splash agencies.
NASA Considers Sending Nuclear-Powered Mars Rover Prototype to the Moon
NASA is evaluating sending its Perseverance testbed, Promise, to the Moon with a nuclear power system. The rover could accelerate lunar south pole exploration ahead of planned missions.
The Hidden Privacy Cost of Smart TVs: Automatic Content Recognition Explained
Smart TVs from top brands use ACR to track viewing habits for ads. This poses privacy risks. Here's what you need to know.
The Quiet Rise of Open Source Low Tech
A growing movement advocates for simpler, sustainable technology built on open source principles. This shift challenges the industry's focus on complexity and planned obsolescence.
European Digital ID Wallets Risk Reinforcing Big Tech Dominance
New European digital identity mandates may paradoxically strengthen Google and Apple's market power by requiring cross-platform compatibility.
Europe's AI Data Center Boom Skips Iceland Despite Ideal Conditions
Iceland offers abundant renewable energy for AI data centers, but regulatory and infrastructure barriers deter European investment.
MIT Study Rethinks Ozone Damage Timeline Before CFC Bans
New MIT research suggests ozone layer damage might have been detected decades earlier using modern tools. This reframes the timeline of environmental action before CFC bans took effect.
Central Bankers Warn AI Investment Surge Risks Market Collapse
Central bankers warn that the rapid surge in AI investment could trigger a financial crisis, drawing parallels with past tech bubbles and calling for regulatory oversight.
Tech Readers Push for News Sources That Exclude AI Content
A growing segment of tech audiences seeks news outlets committed to human-generated journalism free from AI-written articles.
Austria Pushes EU to Lure Anthropic as US Tightens AI Access
Austria is lobbying the EU to host Anthropic after US restrictions on AI access. This signals a shift in global AI competition and could reshape where advanced AI firms locate.
California Lawmakers Vote to Upload Driver’s Licenses to Federal Database
California’s legislature has approved a plan to share driver’s license records with a national database, a move that could expand law enforcement access and reshape state data sovereignty.
Anthropic Gains Federal Approval for Controlled Mythos AI Deployment
The U.S. government has authorized Anthropic to release its Mythos AI system to approved domestic organizations, signaling a new phase in frontier AI regulation.
Long Wave Radio Era Ends With Droitwich Transmitter Shutdown
The BBC's Long Wave service from Droitwich will be switched off, ending a century-old broadcast technology. The move affects millions of listeners and maritime communities.
UK Regulator Forces Google to Open Up Search Rankings and Data
The CMA orders Google to improve search ranking transparency and data portability, giving UK businesses and users new rights.
California Debuts State-Level Tracker for AI-Driven Job Displacement
California launched an AI job loss tracker to collect employer data. The state aims to monitor workforce displacement from automation. The move signals growing government scrutiny.