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Nintendo Intensifies Crackdown on Switch Emulators with Over 400 GitHub Takedowns
AI & Tech Regulation

Nintendo Intensifies Crackdown on Switch Emulators with Over 400 GitHub Takedowns

Nintendo has escalated its legal actions against Switch emulator projects, issuing DMCA takedown notices targeting more than 400 repositories on GitHub to combat piracy.

Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs as It Redirects Focus to AI and Siri Improvements
Corporate Power

Apple Cuts Over 200 Jobs as It Redirects Focus to AI and Siri Improvements

Apple eliminates more than 200 positions amid a strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence, scaling back Vision Pro efforts and revamping its Siri assistant.

Princeton Expert Resigns Amid Debate Over Credibility of Forest Carbon Accounting
Energy & Climate

Princeton Expert Resigns Amid Debate Over Credibility of Forest Carbon Accounting

A leading scholar stepped down from a major environmental research institute, disputing corporate forest carbon accounting rules that critics say risk inflating climate claims without real emissions reductions.

NASA’s Dragonfly Mission Prepares to Explore Titan with Nuclear-Powered Rotorcraft
AI & Tech Regulation

NASA’s Dragonfly Mission Prepares to Explore Titan with Nuclear-Powered Rotorcraft

NASA’s Dragonfly spacecraft, a nuclear-powered rotorcraft set to launch in 2028, will investigate Saturn’s largest moon Titan for signs of past or present life using advanced flight and scientific instruments.

Most Executives Report No Productivity Gains from AI Despite Ongoing Job Cuts
Corporate Power

Most Executives Report No Productivity Gains from AI Despite Ongoing Job Cuts

Despite record investments in artificial intelligence, around 90% of executives say AI has yet to improve productivity, while many firms continue reducing their workforce.

OpenAI Urges California to Enhance AI Safety Measures in State Legislation
AI & Tech Regulation

OpenAI Urges California to Enhance AI Safety Measures in State Legislation

OpenAI has called on California to strengthen its AI safety bill by expanding oversight and cybersecurity protections amid emerging risks and recent incidents.

US Congressman Urges AI Giants to Align Technology with Ethical Standards After Vatican Visit
AI & Tech Regulation

US Congressman Urges AI Giants to Align Technology with Ethical Standards After Vatican Visit

Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna demands AI CEOs detail their plans to safeguard jobs and human dignity following discussions with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.

China and Russia Lead in Advanced Nuclear Fuel Production, US Faces Supply Challenges
Energy & Climate

China and Russia Lead in Advanced Nuclear Fuel Production, US Faces Supply Challenges

A congressional report reveals China and Russia dominate production of advanced nuclear fuel critical for new reactors, while the US struggles to meet growing demand.

USS George Washington Arrives in Middle East to Replace USS Abraham Lincoln
Defense & Security

USS George Washington Arrives in Middle East to Replace USS Abraham Lincoln

The USS George Washington nuclear carrier and its strike group have deployed to the Middle East, taking over from the USS Abraham Lincoln after an extended mission in the region.

Epic EHR Faces FTC Antitrust Probe Amid Major AI Innovations Unveiled
AI & Tech Regulation

Epic EHR Faces FTC Antitrust Probe Amid Major AI Innovations Unveiled

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into Epic, as the healthcare tech leader advances its AI-driven tools during its annual conference.