AI
OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to Partner in Manufacturing AI Hardware in U.S.
The products that Foxconn will manufacture in its U.S. facilities include cabling and power systems.
AI
Google Unveils Its Next Generation AI with Gemini 3
Google aims to use version 3 of Gemini to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'
Antitrust
Meta Prevails in Historic FTC Antitrust Case, Won't Have to Break Off WhatsApp, Instagram
Judge James Boasberg's decision follows two separate rulings that branded Google an illegal monopoly in both search and online advertising.
Europe
European Tech Regulations Pose Threat to American Innovation, Warn Experts
EU tech regulations are hampering innovation and degrading consumer experiences, panelists said.
AI
Prince Harry, Meghan Join Call for Ban on Development of AI 'Superintelligence'
Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity.
AI
U.S.–UK Tech Pact Spurs $350B in Cross-Atlantic Deals
Deal promises joint leadership on AI, nuclear and quantum computing.
Free Speech
Online Age Checks Are Proliferating in Australia, EU, Mississippi and Elsewhere
For example, beginning Friday, Bluesky will no longer be available in Mississippi
Chips
Trump Plans 100% Tariff on Computer Chips, Unless Companies Build in U.S.
Prices for household appliances and other electronics could raise in response.
Antitrust
Senate Bill Attacks Apple, Google App Store Dominance
Bill continues struggle with Big Tech that began in 2021.
Social Media
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Deadline Again
The delay was the third 90-day delay since Trump took office again on January 20.
Consumers’ Research
Growing Support for Assessing Big Tech to Fund Universal Service
SCOTUS is preparing to rule within weeks on a Constitutional challenge to the fund's structure.
Expert Opinion
Roslyn Layton: Congress Re-Introduces Bill to End Big Tech's Free Ride on Broadband
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and a bipartisan group of Senators on Wednesday reintroduced Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act.
Public Safety
CCIA: App Store Age Verification Bill Could Expose Sensitive Information
Bill sparked debate on how to keep kids safe online
OTI
FCC Flooded With Opposition to NextNav’s GPS Backup Proposal
Groups say reworking 900 MHz band threatens millions of critical devices.
Energy
Confusion Reigns After Trump Exempts Electronics From New Tariff Regime
Trump administration officials have also indicated that additional, sector-specific tariffs targeting electronics are on the way.
Antitrust
Meta Faces Antitrust Trial That Could Force It to Break Off Instagram, WhatsApp
The looming antitrust trial will be the first big test of President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission’s ability to challenge Big Tech.
