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InnovationTechnology

Ceramic Data Storage Breakthrough Promises Permanent Digital Preservation

A new ceramic-based data storage technology demonstrated at the OCP Global Summit aims to preserve information permanently without maintenance or energy. The innovative approach allows data retrieval using standard smartphones, potentially revolutionizing long-term digital preservation for research institutions and hyperscale data centers.

Revolutionary Data Preservation Technology Emerges

According to reports from the recent Open Compute Project Global Summit in San Jose, a groundbreaking approach to data preservation could soon make permanent digital storage a reality. Cerabyte, the company behind the innovation, demonstrated ceramic-on-glass media samples that sources indicate could outlast every conventional storage medium currently available.

by Samuel Kim
CybersecurityTechnology

Conservative MP Reports AI-Generated Deepfake Video to Police Amid Political Disinformation Concerns

Conservative MP George Freeman has reported an AI-generated deepfake video to police that falsely depicts him announcing his defection to Reform UK. The Mid Norfolk MP denounced the fabricated content as a “dangerous development” that could seriously corrupt democratic processes. Authorities are investigating the incident as political disinformation concerns grow.

MP Reports Fabricated Defection Video

Conservative Member of Parliament George Freeman has reported what he describes as an “AI-generated deepfake” video to police, according to reports. The fabricated content falsely shows the Mid Norfolk MP announcing his defection from the Conservative Party to Reform UK.

by Priya Kapoor
PolicyTechnology

Tech Giants and Student Group Challenge Texas App Store Age Verification Mandate

Major technology companies and student advocates have joined forces to challenge Texas’ new app store age verification law. The legal battles center on First Amendment concerns and privacy implications of mandatory ID checks for all users.

Legal Challenges Mount Against Texas App Store Legislation

Two separate lawsuits have been filed challenging the Texas App Store Accountability Act, with an unusual alliance of technology industry leaders and student advocates leading the charge against the controversial legislation. According to reports, both Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) and the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) have taken legal action to prevent the law from taking effect in January 2026.

by Samuel Kim
PolicyTechnology

Texas Faces Constitutional Challenges Over New App Store Age Verification Mandate

Texas is facing significant legal pushback against its newly enacted app store age verification law. Two separate lawsuits claim the legislation violates constitutional rights and creates unnecessary privacy risks for users. The legal challenges could have far-reaching implications for digital commerce and free speech protections.

Legal Challenges Mount Against Texas App Store Legislation

Texas is confronting a substantial constitutional challenge following the enactment of its App Store Accountability Act, with two separate lawsuits filed this week alleging the legislation violates First Amendment protections. According to reports, the law scheduled to take effect January 1 would impose stringent age verification requirements on all app store platforms operating within Texas.

by Priya Kapoor