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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.
FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network
The FBI issued a request for proposals for nationwide license plate reader data in near real time. The contract would cover 75% of US locations and enable tracking of vehicles.
Erin Brockovich Targets AI Data Centers With Public Tracking Tool
Erin Brockovich launches a public platform to track environmental concerns about AI data centers, asking communities to report developments nationwide.
UK Lawmakers Warn Palantir Contracts Pose National Security Risk
UK lawmakers warn Palantir's government contracts are an unacceptable security vulnerability due to data sovereignty, regulatory, and intelligence risks.
Britain's AI Ambition Hinges on Building a National-Scale Network
The UK has the talent and capital to lead in AI but lacks the digital infrastructure needed to support it. A new report warns that without a national-scale network, Britain risks falling behind global competitors.
NSA Deploys Anthropic AI for Cyber Attack Operations
The National Security Agency has started using Anthropic's Mythos AI system for offensive cyber attacks. The move raises new ethical and oversight questions about artificial intelligence in warfare.
US Government Orders Anthropic to Disable New AI Models Over Security Concerns
Anthropic shut down its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models after a Commerce Department directive citing national security risks from a reported jailbreak exploit.
Government Orders Anthropic to Cut Foreign Access to Advanced AI Models
The US government ordered Anthropic to block Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for foreign users, citing national security. Anthropic complied but questioned the lack of evidence.
Boston Startup Funding Hits Four-Year High but Lags Behind AI Boom
Boston-area startup funding rose to about $7.8B, the highest in four years, but the region missed out on the AI-driven venture capital boom that pushed national funding to a record $252B in Q1 2026.
Smart Glasses Banned From Stadiums as Sports Leagues Target Betting Abuse
Professional sports leagues are banning smart glasses over fears they enable real-time betting abuse and insider information sharing.
NSA Deploys Anthropic's AI for Offensive Cyber Operations, Report Finds
A report claims the NSA is using Anthropic's Claude Mythos for cyberattacks, with half a dozen engineers embedded inside the agency.
AI That Predicts NHS Staff Resignations Wins Major Award
An AI tool predicting NHS staff resignations won a major prize. Developed with university researchers, it analyzes workforce data to flag at-risk employees before they quit.
US Government Takes $2B Equity Stakes in IBM and Quantum Computing Firms
The US government acquires $2 billion in equity stakes in quantum computing companies, including IBM, marking a new era of public-private investment in critical technology.
BT Partners With Anthropic to Defend Networks Against Cyberattacks
BT becomes the first UK company to join Anthropic's Project Glasswing, using the Claude Mythos Preview AI model to protect its networks from evolving cyber threats.
US Crackdown on Anthropic Models Highlights Looming AI Security Crisis
The US government targets Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 over hacking capabilities, underscoring the inevitability of dangerous AI.
AI Data Centers Test Grid Flexibility to Bypass Power Bottlenecks
Emerald AI's Conductor software enables data centers to reduce power draw during grid stress, helping avoid blackouts and new power plant construction. A London trial showed how flexible facilities could ease the AI energy crunch.
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.
Pentagon Reportedly Pursues Weaponized AI Models, Raising Ethical Concerns
Pentagon plans to weaponize advanced AI models, including Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview, despite supply chain risks. The move signals a major shift in military cyber strategy.
Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Finally Reach US Roads
Audi's new Q9 SUV brings adaptive beam headlights to America, offering better illumination without glare after years of regulatory delays.
Public Opposition to AI Data Centers Grows as NIMBY Sentiment Spreads
A new survey shows Americans strongly oppose AI data centers near homes, citing noise, energy use and property value concerns. The backlash challenges Big Tech’s expansion plans.