In a response to a recent essay, professors Daniel Sargent and Will Fithian push back against the idea that universities should abandon neutrality. They argue that institutional statements, like UC’s on the Dobbs case, are a hollow overreach that damages academic credibility.
Elon Musk’s high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founders is headed for a jury trial in March 2025. The case centers on Musk’s claim that the company abandoned its nonprofit mission for profit. A judge found enough evidence to proceed.
A new FCC policy banning future foreign-made drone models in the U.S. is shaking up the industry. Seattle-based Brinc and others see a huge opening to fill the void left by giants like DJI.
The U.S. government is taking concrete steps toward offshore critical mineral mining. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is reviewing a lease request off Virginia and seeking public comment on a potential lease near Guam, setting up a clash between resource needs and environmental concerns.
A new regulatory push in China aims to protect children from AI chatbots, while Octopus Energy’s tech platform Kraken secures a massive valuation. Meanwhile, Tesla faces more than just Musk-related headwinds.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration’s rollback of Biden-era broadband mandates is projected to save taxpayers $21 billion. By removing requirements for union consultation, “affordable” plan stipulations, and fiber preferences, costs per connection have plummeted, from as h
The FCC has officially added DJI to its national security threat list, halting approval for new drones and gear. While current products can still fly, the future for repairs, parts, and the entire US drone ecosystem is suddenly very cloudy.
Apple has been hit with a €93 million ($115.4M) fine by Italy’s competition authority. The regulator says Apple abused its App Store dominance to force restrictive privacy rules on third-party developers, harming their revenue.
Three Democratic senators are investigating whether tech giants’ AI-driven energy demands are raising electricity costs for everyday Americans. Amazon released a counter-study arguing its data centers often overpay for power, subsidizing other ratepayers. The clash highlights the growing tension bet
The US has uncovered a major smuggling operation that moved over $160 million in restricted Nvidia AI chips to China. The scheme used falsified documents to bypass export controls, with funds traced back to China.
