TechnologyThe conflict involving Iran exposed a largely ignored vulnerability: data centers, the energy-hungry backbone of the entire digital economy, are physical buildings that can be targeted, damaged, or destroyed - and we keep building more of them.
TechnologyThe Pentagon is requesting $54 billion for its autonomous drone warfare program in 2027 - a 24,000% budget increase - even as experts warn the military is unprepared for the risks of AI-powered war.
TechnologyChinese authorities have moved to block Meta's planned acquisition of AI startup Manus, with Meta saying the deal complied with applicable law and that it expects an appropriate resolution.
TechnologyWitplay opens its doors as a friction-free browser puzzle platform offering six free games: from picture-clue crosswords to merge-and-stack logic. No accounts, no downloads, no login streaks.
TechnologyThe US government has released declassified Pentagon footage of unidentified aerial phenomena recorded across multiple locations, part of an ongoing transparency initiative into UAP sightings.
TechnologyWorkers at Google DeepMind in the UK have voted to unionize, citing concerns about the company's newly announced deal with the US military and questions over responsible use of AI technology.
TechnologyChina is scaling up its AI-driven cybersecurity industry in response to advances by US firms including Anthropic, whose Mythos tool has demonstrated unprecedented ability to detect and exploit software vulnerabilities.
TechnologyUK regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram over concerns the platform has not done enough to tackle child sexual abuse material, a charge Telegram says it categorically denies.
TechnologyWaymo, Tesla and Uber are emerging as a new American 'Big Three' in transportation as robotaxis expand to a dozen cities and driverless trucks begin hauling freight commercially.
