Technology
Senate Democrats Demand FCC Chair Rescind Disney Licensing Review, Citing Retaliation
A dozen senior Senate Democrats called on FCC Chair Brendan Carr to withdraw an early review of Disney’s broadcast licenses.
FCC Chair Denies White House Pressure Behind Disney License Review
Brendan Carr said an investigation into Disney’s diversity practices prompted the early review of its broadcast licenses.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Targets Disney Stations in Escalation of Trump Media War
The FCC moved to reconsider the licenses of eight ABC stations, citing diversity practices days after Trump criticized the network.
FCC Chair Targets Disney Broadcast Licenses in Escalating Regulatory Clash
The FCC has ordered Disney to file license renewals early for eight ABC stations citing possible discrimination violations.
Supreme Court Struggles to Define Limits of Geofence Warrants in Privacy Test
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether police need a warrant to search cell phone location data for crime suspects.
In OpenAI Trial, a Jury Will Decide Whether Sam Altman Can Be Trusted
A civil trial starting this week in California will examine Elon Musk’s claims that Sam Altman deceived him about OpenAI’s for-profit plans.
Maine Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Have Been First U.S. Data Center Moratorium
Gov. Janet Mills vetoed legislation that would have made Maine the first state to pause data center construction until 2027.
Judge Rejects U.S. Bid to Delay Appeal in Pentagon Dispute With AI Firm Anthropic
A federal judge denied the Justice Department’s request to pause its appeal over the Pentagon’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk.
Trump administration steps back from public feud with AI firm Anthropic
The Trump administration is softening its stance toward Anthropic amid cybersecurity concerns and internal White House divisions.
FCC Proposes Transgender Content Warnings in TV Ratings Overhaul
The FCC is seeking public comment on modifying TV content ratings to include warnings for programs featuring transgender themes, citing parental concerns.
Justice Department Seeks Pause in Legal Fight Over AI Startup's Security Risk Label
The Justice Department asked a federal judge to suspend its appeal of a ruling that blocked the government from designating AI firm Anthropic as a national security supply chain risk.
Republican Lawmakers Propose National Data Privacy Framework
Republican lawmakers are preparing to release a national data privacy framework, aiming to establish a federal standard that would preempt many state laws.
House Republicans Unveil Sweeping National Data Privacy Framework
House Republicans introduced two bills to establish a federal data privacy standard, preempting state laws and setting new rules for tech and financial companies.
Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO, Hardware Chief John Ternus to Succeed
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down on September 1, handing leadership to hardware engineering head John Ternus while Cook becomes executive chairman.
GOP Drafts National Privacy Bill to Override State Laws, Sparking Partisan Clash
House Republicans are finalizing a federal data privacy bill that would preempt state laws and limit enforcement to government agencies, setting up a conflict with Democrats.
U.S. Robotics Strategy Paused, Awaits Outcome of Delayed Trump-Xi Summit
The White House has delayed a national robotics strategy as officials weigh its aggressiveness toward China, tying the industry's future to the outcome of next month's presidential summit.
Court Rejects Anthropic's Bid to Halt Pentagon's AI Security Label
A federal appeals court declined to pause the Defense Department's designation of AI startup Anthropic as a supply chain risk, leaving the national security label in effect.
Iran Threatens U.S. Tech Giants with Strikes in Middle East Escalation
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack facilities of major American technology and defense companies in the region, listing Apple, Google, and Microsoft among its targets.
Jury Verdicts Against Meta, YouTube Signal Legal Reckoning for Social Media Giants
Juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles delivered separate verdicts this week finding Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children, posing a new legal threat to the tech industry.
Jury Finds Meta, YouTube Liable for Addictive Design in Landmark Case
A California jury ordered Meta and YouTube to pay $3 million for designing addictive platforms that harmed a teen user, a first-of-its-kind U.S. verdict.
Tech Titans Join Trump's Science Council, Shaping AI Policy
President Trump appoints CEOs Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg, along with Larry Ellison and Marc Andreessen, to a key White House advisory panel focused on artificial intelligence.
Meta Ordered to Pay $375 Million in Landmark Child Safety Case
A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for endangering children and misleading the public, ordering a $375 million penalty in a first-of-its-kind state trial.
From FTC to City Hall: A Biden Alum Tests Local Consumer Power in New York
Sam Levine, former FTC consumer protection chief, now leads New York City's enforcement agency, applying aggressive federal tactics to local issues like towing scams and junk fees.
FCC Chair Calls Colbert Interview Controversy a "Hoax"
FCC Chair Brendan Carr dismissed the uproar over an unaired Stephen Colbert interview as a hoax, stating CBS had a clear path to broadcast it despite network lawyers' concerns.
West Virginia Sues Apple, Alleging iCloud Enabled Child Abuse Imagery
West Virginia's attorney general has filed a lawsuit accusing Apple of knowingly allowing its iCloud service to store and distribute child sexual abuse material.
FCC Chair Urges Broadcasters to Air Patriotic Content for Nation's 250th Anniversary
FCC Chair Brendan Carr has called on broadcasters to voluntarily air pro-America programming as part of a White House-led effort ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.