A growing political backlash against data center incentives is taking shape. New bills in Arizona and Maryland aim to repeal tax exemptions, arguing the booming industry should pay its “fair share” for water and grid strain.
The EU has sanctioned Jacques Baud, a retired Swiss colonel, for promoting what it calls “pro-Russian propaganda.” His assets are frozen and travel is banned, all without a trial. This move is raising serious questions about free speech and the rule of law in Europe.
California is gearing up for a major legislative battle over AI regulation, with bills targeting minors’ chatbot use and copyright in training data. But the industry, which now contributes an estimated $10 billion in state tax revenue, is pushing back hard, warning that strict rules could drive comp
President Trump has ordered HieFo Corporation, a firm owned by a Chinese national, to divest its acquisition of chip assets from U.S. defense contractor Emcore. The White House cited national security concerns over the deal, which was not filed with the CFIUS review committee. HieFo must now unwind
A new report warns that federal cybersecurity progress is stalling. Staffing cuts at CISA and other agencies are creating major vulnerabilities that could take years to fix.
A new White House executive order aims to centralize AI policy in Washington. It directs the Attorney General to form a task force to challenge state laws and uses federal funding as leverage.
Lawmakers are pushing a bill that would require universal age verification on smartphones. Apple is already lobbying against it, citing major privacy concerns. This could change how everyone in the US gets a new phone.
Australia is banning children under 16 from major social media platforms starting December 10, 2025. Apple is rolling out developer tools, like a Declared Age Range API, to help apps comply and avoid massive fines.
A group of U.S. senators has introduced a bill to gather hard data on AI’s impact on the American workforce. The legislation would force employers to disclose if AI was a substantial factor in layoffs and create a new federal research hub.
The European Commission has hit X with a massive fine for breaching the Digital Services Act. The core issue? The platform’s “deceptive” paid verification system that makes it hard to spot scams and impersonators.
