Proposed US chip bill threatens 19% of ASML’s system sales
Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is lobbying Washington against the proposed MATCH Act, which would restrict ASML’s ability to sell critical chipmaking equipment to China.
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476 storiesTesla disputes driver claims after fatal Texas crash
Tesla is disputing a driver's claim that Autopilot was active during a fatal Texas crash, as the NHTSA launches a special investigation into the incident.
Uber board sued by pension fund over compliance failures
A Detroit pension fund has sued Uber’s board, alleging the company prioritized profits over safety and compliance, leading to thousands of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits.
Anthropic to require identity verification for some users
Anthropic may soon require some users to verify their identity via government documents, a policy update intended to manage account flags and navigate ongoing regulatory pressures.
Anthropic pulls two AI models after U.S. export control order
Anthropic has pulled its two newest AI models offline following a U.S. export control order, amid reports that the White House is targeting the company.
Rivian faces class-action lawsuit over autonomous driving claims
Rivian faces a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled customers about the autonomous driving capabilities of its first-generation R1T and R1S vehicles.
Texas Parks & Wildlife reports data breach affecting 3 million
A data breach at Texas Parks & Wildlife has exposed the driver’s license and passport information of more than 3 million people, according to the state attorney general.
Guardrails Alliance launches to counter anti-regulation AI PACs
Guardrails Alliance, a new super PAC backed by tech workers, has launched with about $5 million to support AI legislation and counter anti-regulation influence in U.S. politics.
FTC sues Genesis Tech over alleged subscription scam network
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Genesis Tech, alleging the company used shell companies to defraud consumers of nearly a quarter of a billion dollars in global revenue.
Anthropic export ban sparks G7 'trusted partners' talks
World leaders are pushing for a 'trusted partners' scheme after the U.S. blocked Anthropic from exporting its latest AI models, citing national security and safety concerns.
Telegram faces temporary ban in India over exam fraud concerns
India has ordered a temporary ban on Telegram until June 22 to prevent exam fraud, a move critics argue is a disproportionate response in the platform's largest market.
US government forces Anthropic to pull AI models offline
The U.S. government forced Anthropic to pull its latest AI models offline, citing an export control directive that the company believes may be related to a guardrail bypass.
Global wave of social media bans for children grows
Governments worldwide are implementing or proposing bans on social media for children to mitigate risks, with many nations setting age limits between 14 and 16.
U.K. government plans social media ban for children under 16
The U.K. government plans to ban social media for users under 16, with potential implementation by next spring, while restricting AI romantic chatbots to those over 18.
Charlie Javice reportedly seeks presidential pardon from Trump
Convicted Frank founder Charlie Javice is reportedly seeking a presidential pardon as the administration weighs roughly 250 clemency requests for America’s 250th birthday.
U.K. government prepares social media ban for children under 16
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly preparing to announce a ban on social media usage for children under 16, following a similar policy in Australia.
U.S. directive on Anthropic sparks sovereign AI debate in India
Anthropic has suspended access to its newest AI models for foreign nationals following a U.S. government directive, sparking concerns about technological sovereignty in India.
Amazon CEO reportedly raised concerns before Anthropic export ban
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reportedly raised security concerns that may have led to a US export control ban on two Anthropic AI models.
OpenAI faces new state-level probe amid confidential IPO filing
OpenAI has been served a subpoena by New York’s attorney general as part of a broader coalition investigation into the company’s data, advertising, and safety practices.
FBI opens replica town to simulate cyberattacks
The FBI has launched a 22,000-square-foot replica town in Huntsville, Alabama, to train investigators on cyberattacks, responding to a record $20.9 billion in U.S. cybercrime losses.