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476 storiesAI super PACs clash over New York congressional candidate
Public First Action, backed by Anthropic, is spending $450,000 to support a New York congressional candidate targeted by a rival, industry-funded super PAC.
US court jails man for facilitating North Korean worker fraud
A Ukrainian man was sentenced to five years in prison for running an identity theft operation that helped North Korean workers infiltrate U.S. companies.
Tesla fails to overturn $243 million Autopilot verdict
A Florida judge denied Tesla’s request to overturn a $243 million jury verdict holding the automaker partially responsible for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system.
FBI warns of rising ATM jackpotting attacks
The FBI reports a surge in ATM jackpotting, with more than 700 attacks in 2025 resulting in at least $20 million in stolen cash.
Cellebrite cuts off Serbia but dismisses Kenya and Jordan abuse claims
Cellebrite faces scrutiny for inconsistently applying its abuse policy, having suspended Serbian police while dismissing recent allegations regarding its tools' use in Jordan and Kenya.
Starbase moves to establish its own municipal court and police force
Starbase, the company town adjacent to SpaceX, is moving to establish its own municipal court and police department to address rising demand for local public safety services.
New York withdraws proposal to legalize robotaxis
New York Governor Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal to legalize robotaxis outside New York City, leaving the state’s restrictive autonomous vehicle pilot program in place.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in teen safety trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a landmark trial regarding allegations that the company’s platforms are addictive and harmful to teens.
Def Con bans three individuals linked to Jeffrey Epstein
Def Con has banned three individuals linked to the late Jeffrey Epstein, following similar moves by other cybersecurity conferences amid ongoing scrutiny of their professional ties.
Figure confirms data breach affecting nearly a million customers
Blockchain lender Figure confirmed a data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly a million customers, with the cybercrime group ShinyHunters claiming responsibility.
Court orders OpenAI to stop using 'Cameo' name
A federal court ordered OpenAI to stop using the name 'Cameo' for its video-generation feature, citing potential user confusion with the existing celebrity video platform.
Tesla avoids California license suspension after marketing changes
Tesla will avoid a 30-day license suspension in California after removing the term 'Autopilot' from its marketing, resolving a regulatory case that lasted nearly three years.
Intellexa spyware used to target journalist in Angola
Amnesty International reports that Intellexa’s Predator spyware was used to hack an Angolan journalist, highlighting the firm's continued activity despite U.S. sanctions.
Internal Meta study revealed in social media addiction trial
An internal Meta study, Project MYST, suggests parental controls have little impact on teens' compulsive social media use, a finding now central to a landmark addiction trial.
European Parliament restricts AI use on work devices
The European Parliament has reportedly blocked lawmakers from using AI tools on work devices, citing security risks regarding potential data exposure to U.S. authorities.
David Greene sues Google over NotebookLM voice
KCRW host David Greene is suing Google, alleging the company’s NotebookLM AI tool uses a voice based on his own, a claim Google denies.
Anthropic resists Pentagon demands over military AI usage
Anthropic is reportedly resisting Pentagon demands for broad military AI usage, risking a $200 million contract as the government pressures other AI labs to comply.
DHS subpoenas tech firms to unmask anti-ICE accounts
The Department of Homeland Security has reportedly issued hundreds of administrative subpoenas to major tech platforms to identify anonymous users criticizing the agency.
SEC closes investigation into bankrupt electric vehicle startup Fisker
The SEC closed its investigation into bankrupt electric vehicle startup Fisker last September, as the regulator’s total enforcement actions hit a decade low in 2025.