Congress
Senate Spent 16 Hours to Read Trump's 940-Page, Foot-high Bill Aloud
Now the long debate begins: Renewed pressure to oppose the bill came from Elon Musk, who criticized it as 'utterly insane and destructive.'
Associated Press
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Social Media
Tech Industry Group Sues Arkansas Over New Social Media Laws
The measure also would require social media companies to ensure their platform 'does not engage in practices to evoke any addiction or compulsive behavior.'
Free Speech
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Aimed at Blocking Kids from Seeing Pornography Online
Article about Supreme Court decision includes explainer about age verification laws generally
Copyright
Judge Dismisses Authors' Copyright Lawsuit Against Meta Over AI Training
Although Meta prevailed in its request to dismiss the case, it could turn out to be a pyrrhic victory
Meta
Anthropic Wins Ruling on AI Training in Copyright Lawsuit
But must face trial on pirated books
EVs
Would You Hail a 'Robotaxi'? Musk Bets Cabs Will Give Tesla a Lift After Boycotts
Musk vowed service will quickly spread to other cities, reaching hundreds of thousands of vehicles by next year
Mid East
Internet Outage in Much of Gaza Disrupts Humanitarian Operations, Deepens Isolation
The Gaza Strip has experienced at least 10 communications partial and full outages since the war began in October 2023.
SpaceX
SpaceX Rocket Being Tested in Texas Explodes
It marked the latest in a series of incidents involving Starship rockets.
Advanced Energy
Federal Judge to Deny Trump Administration's Motion to Dismiss Wind Project Lawsuit
18 state attorneys general argue that blocking permits for wind energy projects violates the Administrative Procedure Act.
Social Media
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Deadline Again
The delay was the third 90-day delay since Trump took office again on January 20.
Free Speech
Musk's X Sues New York State Over Content Moderation Law
Elon Musk's X challenges the state's rules for hate speech and content moderation
AI
Sen. Capito Highlights Trump's Fast-Tracking Nuclear Permits
Announcement coincides with EPA proposal to repeal Biden-era carbon regulations.
Crypto
Senate Expected to Pass Crypto Bill Without Addressing Trump's Investments
18 Democrats support the measure adding stablecoins, and the bill could be first of a wave of crypto legislation.
AI
Danish Military Using Robotic Sailboats for Surveillance in Baltic and North Seas
The vessels will patrol Danish and NATO waters where maritime tensions and suspected sabotage and cable cuts have escalated
Estlink
Finland Accuses Russia-Linked Vessel in Damage of Undersea Cable in Baltic Sea
The Eagle S is flagged in the Cook Islands, has been described as part of Russia’s shadow fleet of fuel tankers.
AI
New Hampshire Jury Acquits Consultant Behind AI Robocalls Mimicking Biden on All Charges
Kramer argued that the primary was a meaningless straw poll, and therefore the state’s voter suppression law didn’t apply.
