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YouTube very quietly loosened its content moderation rules
A New York Times report found the change happened in December, without a public announcement.
Waymo cuts off L.A. taxi service after cars are set on fire
The Alphabet-owned company saw several of its cars set ablaze during demonstrations against ICE raids.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Elon Musk's DOGE installed Starlink at the White House against wishes of security officials
The Trump administration approved Starlink at the White House before Musk started feuding with the president.
By Matt Binder
SpaceX may retire Dragon amidst Musk and Trump feud
SpaceX may retire its Dragon spacecraft after the president threatened to cancel government contracts.
By Amanda Yeo
Congress could ban state AI regulation for a decade. These state lawmakers say 'no way.'
President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" bans AI regulation at the state level for 10 years.
By Matt Binder
Target and Walmart tariff price hikes leak online from an unlikely source
Despite the focus on iPhones and electronics, toys are actually some of the hardest hit by tariffs so far.
What is Palantir? The secretive tech company behind Trump's data collection efforts
The Trump administration reportedly wants a master database on every American — and they want Palantir to make it happen.
By Matt Binder
U.S. trade court blocks President Trump's tariffs in surprise ruling. What happens now? (Updated)
President Trump's tariffs have sent shockwaves throughout the world economy.
Poll: Banning state regulation of AI is massively unpopular
The One Big Beautiful Act would prohibit states from regulating AI, but voters really don't like the idea.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Elon Musk is leaving DOGE
The billionaire is expected to refocus his attention on Tesla, SpaceX, and X.
By Amanda Yeo
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would ban states from regulating AI
States couldn't enact consumer AI protections for 10 years, if the bill passes.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Melania Trump welcomes you into the AI audiobook era with memoir 'Melania'
Authors no longer need to sit for long recording sessions to narrate their audiobooks.
JD Vance calls dating apps 'destructive'
The VP spoke out against the apps in a recent interview.
By Anna Iovine
Sweden bans custom OnlyFans and cam content, opening new front in anti-porn wars
Buying custom-made videos and paying for cam shows could land you in prison in Sweden.
By Matt Binder
Stablecoin bill advances in U.S. Senate as Trump critics call to end his crypto dealings
While the crypto industry celebrates a win, some Democrats are calling to end the president's crypto projects altogether.
By Matt Binder
Kansas mom sues adult sites after teen accessed content
Last year, Kansas enacted its age-verification law. Now, a mother is suing after her child accessed adult content.
By Anna Iovine
It's now a federal crime to publish AI deepfake porn
Despite free speech concerns, President Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law.
Now we know who's getting 23andMe's DNA data. Meet Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Ever use 23andMe? Your genetic data has just been sold.
By Matt Binder
'SNL' Cold Open mocks Trump's Middle East trip
Yes, they talk about the $400 million plane.
By Tim Marcin
As Trump enables crypto corruption, Meta wants back in the stablecoin space
Meta looks to retry its stablecoin crypto project at the most opportune time: In the Age of Trump.
By Matt Binder
'The Daily Show' breaks down one of Trump's most confusing 'weaves'
"Buckle up, everyone."
By Sam Haysom
In copyright fight, artists use white-hot AI report as weapon against Meta
The plaintiffs in the Kadrey v. Meta case submitted a controversial new report as evidence of copyright infringement.
Uh, is Grok OK? Elon Musk's AI chatbot develops South Africa fixation
Grok is responding to unrelated social media posts to talk about "white genocide."
By Matt Binder
Elon Musk and DOGE reportedly tried to take over the U.S. Copyright Office
The Library of Congress and U.S. Copyright Office are at the center of a major drama this week.
By Matt Binder
2025's political climate is wreaking havoc on online dating
More women are refusing to date men with opposing political beliefs.