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FAA Awards $875M Contract for AI-Powered Air Traffic Management Tool

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has moved forward with a significant investment in artificial intelligence for airspace management. The agency has contracted an $875 million AI tool aimed at helping manage air traffic congestion, with initial deployment planned for the Washington, DC metropolitan area before expanding nationally. The AI system

Consumer AI Agents Mark a New Growth Phase for Artificial Intelligence

The Rise of Consumer AI Agents Goldman Sachs analysts are pointing to consumer AI agents as a defining trend in the next phase of artificial intelligence growth. Unlike earlier AI chatbots that primarily handled conversational tasks, these new agents are designed to autonomously complete multi-step tasks on behalf of users—

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Rare Brain Cells Identified as Potential Sleep Triggers

Sleep has long been one of neuroscience's enduring mysteries—despite spending roughly a third of our lives in this state, the exact cellular triggers have remained elusive. New research is now shedding light on the specific neurons that may be responsible for putting our brains to sleep. Scientists

Ninth Circuit Ruling in Doe v. GitHub Offers Key Precedent for AI Training Under Copyright Law

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has delivered a ruling in the closely watched case of Doe v. GitHub, addressing whether AI training on copyrighted materials can proceed under existing copyright law protections. The case centered on GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered code completion tool, and whether training the underlying model

California Governor Signs Executive Order for AI 'Kill Switch'

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order establishing a framework for what is being called an AI "kill switch" or emergency shut-off mechanism for advanced artificial intelligence systems operating within the state. The executive order, signed September 18, 2026, directs relevant state agencies to develop protocols

Federal Register Website Briefly Deployed Chinese AI Search Tool Flagged by FBI

The Federal Register website recently briefly used an open-source AI search tool developed in China, according to reports. The tool in question had been flagged by the FBI as potentially malicious, prompting scrutiny over how government websites select and deploy AI-powered services. The incident highlights growing concerns about the vetting

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Joby Aviation Completes 3,100-Mile Autonomous Cross-Country Flight

Joby Aviation has completed a fully autonomous flight spanning approximately 3,100 miles across the United States, from California to North Carolina. During the entire journey, no human pilot took control of the aircraft at any point—a notable achievement in autonomous aviation. The flight demonstrates the scalability of Joby&