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Female Founders Gain Alternative to VC With Reg CF Platform AQi
Startups / Funding

Female Founders Gain Alternative to VC With Reg CF Platform AQi

A PayPal veteran and a Navy officer launched AQi, an SEC-registered crowdfunding platform for women-led startups. It uses Regulation Crowdfunding to bypass traditional VC barriers.

Jun 3, 20263 min read
Ayaneo's New Handheld Packs AI Into a Classic Game Boy Design
Gadgets / Consumer Tech

Ayaneo's New Handheld Packs AI Into a Classic Game Boy Design

Ayaneo unveils the Konkr Pocket Block, a retro handheld with AI capabilities and a smaller frame than previous models.

May 24, 20262 min read
UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16
Tech Policy & Regulation

UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16

UK Education Committee calls for statutory social media ban for under-16s, citing addictive design and mental health harms. It urges broader regulation and treats child safety as public health issue.

May 26, 20262 min read
Anthropic and OpenAI Take Rivalry to Midterm Elections
Tech Policy & Regulation

Anthropic and OpenAI Take Rivalry to Midterm Elections

The AI companies are escalating their feud into political spending for the midterms, signaling a new era of tech influence in elections.

May 20, 20262 min read
Data centers are making Phoenix even hotter by up to 4 degrees
Tech Policy & Regulation

Data centers are making Phoenix even hotter by up to 4 degrees

New research shows air-cooled data centers in Arizona create thermal plumes that raise local temperatures by up to 4°F, worsening heat waves and public health risks.

May 19, 20263 min read
Pope Francis unveils 'Magnifica Humanitas' to protect human dignity in AI development
Tech Policy & Regulation

Pope Francis unveils 'Magnifica Humanitas' to protect human dignity in AI development

Pope Francis launches an academic foundation called 'Magnifica Humanitas' to ensure AI development respects human dignity and moral values.

May 22, 20262 min read
Wi-Fi Signals Can Identify You by Your Gait, Researchers Warn
Tech Policy & Regulation

Wi-Fi Signals Can Identify You by Your Gait, Researchers Warn

New research shows Wi-Fi signals can track individuals by their walking patterns, turning everyday routers into surveillance tools without cameras.

May 25, 20263 min read
Vatican Warns AI Threatens Rights and Freedom in New Encyclical
Tech Policy & Regulation

Vatican Warns AI Threatens Rights and Freedom in New Encyclical

Pope Leo XIV issued an encyclical warning that AI affects rights and freedom. The Vatican partnered with Anthropic, sparking divided reactions from the tech industry.

May 27, 20262 min read
Illinois Passes Landmark AI Safety Bill With Third-Party Oversight
Tech Policy & Regulation

Illinois Passes Landmark AI Safety Bill With Third-Party Oversight

Illinois lawmakers passed the strongest AI safety bill in the US, requiring third-party audits for companies like OpenAI and Google. Governor JB Pritzker plans to sign it into law.

May 28, 20262 min read
EU Forces Return of User-Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones
Tech Policy & Regulation

EU Forces Return of User-Replaceable Batteries in Smartphones

New EU regulations require smartphones and tablets to have user-replaceable batteries, aiming to boost repairability and reduce e-waste.

May 31, 20263 min read
Deflock Maps Over 100,000 License Plate Readers Across the US
Tech Policy & Regulation

Deflock Maps Over 100,000 License Plate Readers Across the US

Deflock has mapped more than 100,000 automated license plate readers in the US, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.

Jun 1, 20261 min read
Poland Moves to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Schools
Tech Policy & Regulation

Poland Moves to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Schools

Poland's government approved a bill to ban phones and smartwatches in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student focus. The proposal now heads to parliament.

Jun 3, 20261 min read
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement
Startups / Funding

Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement

Maka Kids raised $3 million in seed funding for its streaming app designed for children ages zero to six. The platform focuses on well-being and healthy development rather than engagement metrics.

May 21, 20263 min read
Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time
AI / Machine Learning

Tesla's Self-Driving Tech Reaches European Roads, One Country at a Time

Tesla expands Full Self-Driving to Lithuania after Netherlands. Gradual rollout faces strict European regulations.

May 20, 20262 min read
Jury Dismisses Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Over Missed Deadline
Big Tech

Jury Dismisses Musk's OpenAI Lawsuit Over Missed Deadline

A jury threw out Musk's OpenAI lawsuit for being filed too late. The trial exposed the feud between Musk and Altman but didn't rule on OpenAI's for-profit shift.

May 21, 20262 min read
DeepMind Veteran Warns AI Benchmarks Are Not Enough
AI / Machine Learning

DeepMind Veteran Warns AI Benchmarks Are Not Enough

A former DeepMind researcher warns that current benchmarks fail to ensure AI safety. The call for new evaluation methods comes as AI systems grow more powerful.

May 22, 20263 min read
Flipper Zero Zig Template Sparks Security Debate
CyberSecurity

Flipper Zero Zig Template Sparks Security Debate

A new Zig template for Flipper Zero raises security concerns. The tool simplifies custom firmware development, sparking debate on ethical use.

Jun 2, 20263 min read
Lawyers Face Sanctions for Using AI-Generated Fake Citations in Facebook Defamation Case
Tech Policy & Regulation

Lawyers Face Sanctions for Using AI-Generated Fake Citations in Facebook Defamation Case

A dismissed defamation lawsuit against Facebook users backfires as lawyers may face sanctions for submitting fake AI-generated citations to support their arguments.

May 20, 20262 min read
Congressional Proposal Would Charge Electric Vehicle Owners $130 Annual Road Fee
Tech Policy & Regulation

Congressional Proposal Would Charge Electric Vehicle Owners $130 Annual Road Fee

A bipartisan bill in Congress would require EV and plug-in hybrid owners to pay $130 each year for road maintenance, targeting lost gas tax revenue.

May 20, 20262 min read
Iran Threatens Fees on Big Tech Subsea Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Tech Policy & Regulation

Iran Threatens Fees on Big Tech Subsea Cables in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's military says it will charge US tech companies for undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global internet infrastructure.

May 20, 20262 min read