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Tesla Launches Unsupervised Robotaxi Service in Austin

Tesla has launched an unsupervised robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. The development represents a notable step forward for the company's Full Self-Driving technology, moving beyond the supervised testing phases that have characterized most autonomous vehicle deployments in the United States. The Austin launch follows years of development and

NASA Demonstrates Spacecraft Network Switching Capability

In a significant advancement for space communications, NASA has proven that spacecraft can switch between multiple satellite networks while maintaining connectivity. This capability addresses a long-standing challenge in deep space missions, where uninterrupted communication is critical for mission success and astronaut safety. The demonstration shows that future spacecraft won'

Trump, Sanders, and Altman Find Unlikely Common Ground on Public Ownership in AI

A Rare Convergence on AI Ownership Three figures not typically aligned on economic policy—former President Donald Trump, Senator Bernie Sanders, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman—have each recently floated ideas around public ownership or public investment in artificial intelligence. The convergence is notable, as it cuts across typical political

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Tech News: AI Governance, Chip Exports, Space Station Concerns, and Cyber Threats

Today's tech news covers significant developments in AI safety advocacy, export control challenges, critical infrastructure issues, and emerging cyber threats. Anthropic proposes a global slowdown of AI development Anthropic has proposed that AI companies may need to voluntarily slow down development of frontier AI systems, warning that advanced

Microsoft Identifies Seven New Security Vulnerabilities in AI Agents

Overview Microsoft's security research team has identified seven new ways that AI agents can be exploited and compromised. The findings underscore emerging security concerns as organizations increasingly deploy autonomous AI systems capable of performing tasks on behalf of users. The Growing Attack Surface AI agents—autonomous systems that

Trump Signs Executive Memo on AI Policy Addressing Anthropic-Pentagon Tensions

Overview President Trump has signed an executive memorandum on artificial intelligence that directly addresses ongoing tensions between AI company Anthropic and the Department of Defense. The memo represents an effort to clarify policy positions regarding the development and deployment of AI technologies within government and commercial contexts. Key Implications The

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Section 702 Reauthorization Deadline Looms as Senate Again Fails to Reach Deal

Background Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) is a controversial wiretapping authority that allows US intelligence agencies to conduct surveillance on foreign targets abroad. However, critics argue it also captures communications of Americans in the process. Congress originally reauthorized Section 702 in late April—but only for