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Trump Administration Bans New Chinese Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters

The Trump administration has announced a ban on the importation of new Chinese humanoid robots and power inverters. The policy appears to be grounded in national security considerations, reflecting ongoing tensions between the United States and China in the technology sector. The move targets a category of products that have

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Cyera Acquires Oasis Security for $1 Billion to Bolster AI Agent Security

Cyera, a cybersecurity firm, has announced its agreement to acquire Oasis Security for $1 billion. This acquisition is Cyera's third this year and is primarily aimed at enhancing the security measures surrounding the increasing number of AI agents. The integration of Oasis Security's capabilities is expected

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US Restricts Imports of Foreign Humanoid Robots and Power Inverters

The U.S. government is restricting imports of foreign-made "advanced robotic devices" and power inverters under a new national security strategy aimed at strengthening domestic production of emerging technologies. The Federal Communications Commission announced the ban, which targets "mobile" robots such as humanoid and quadruped models—

xAI's Legal Challenge to Minnesota's Nudification Ban Denied by Federal Judge

A federal judge has denied a request by Elon Musk's xAI to temporarily halt Minnesota's pioneering law banning AI-generated "nudification" technology, according to court documents reviewed by multiple news outlets. The company filed suit challenging the statute that targets applications capable of digitally removing

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eBay Settles Cyberstalking Case With Journalist Couple Over 2019 Harassment Campaign

eBay and a group of former executives have settled a cyberstalking lawsuit filed by Ina and David Steiner, the husband-and-wife team behind the retail industry publication EcommerceBytes. The Steiners, who had published critical coverage of eBay's business practices, were subjected to a coordinated harassment campaign in 2019 that

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Former Tesla Manager Alleges Full Self-Driving Vehicles Posed Safety Risks in Lawsuit

A former Tesla manager has come forward with allegations that the company's Full Self-Driving (FSD) vehicles constituted safety hazards. The claims emerged as part of a lawsuit accusing Tesla of overextending the responsibilities of safety operators who were tasked with monitoring the robotaxi fleet. The lawsuit suggests that

Tech Workers Push for US-Led Global Framework to Address Advanced AI Risks

A group of technology sector employees is advocating for the establishment of a US-backed global initiative focused on managing the risks posed by advanced AI systems. The effort seeks to bring together governments, industry stakeholders, and researchers to develop shared standards and practices for AI safety and oversight. The proposal