Policy Correspondent
Daniel Rowe covers the rules and institutions shaping emerging technology. His focus is on the text behind the announcement: consultations, legislation, enforcement decisions and international agreements. He separates what a policy promises from what it actually requires.
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Character.AI and Google have reached a settlement in multiple lawsuits filed by families who allege the companies' AI chatbots contributed to the suicides and self-harm of their teenage children. The ...
Read article →In an era dominated by sprawling software projects and complex coding frameworks, a vibrant subculture of JavaScript developers is pushing the boundaries of creativity within the severe constraint of ...
Read article →The classic Wikipedia Game, a test of lateral thinking and online navigation skills, has received a 21st-century upgrade. A new platform, llmgame.ai, leverages the power of large language models (LLMs...
Read article →Solawave, the company known for its at-home LED light therapy wands, has launched a "Buy One, Get One Free" promotion, igniting discussions about the accessibility and effectiveness of such devices. W...
Read article →The technology industry is in a perpetual state of innovation, but a growing chorus of voices suggests that developers might be directing their efforts in the wrong areas. Are we building solutions to...
Read article →Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy S26 is facing headwinds before it even hits the shelves. Anticipated regional price increases are sparking concerns among analysts and consumers alike, potentially positio...
Read article →In a move signaling a significant shift in Big Tech's approach to energy consumption and sustainability, Meta has announced a substantial investment in Oklo, a nuclear energy startup. The social media...
Read article →Honor is poised to enter the new year with a direct challenge to Apple's dominance in the smartphone market. The Chinese tech giant has officially announced the launch date for its new Magic 8 Pro "Ai...
Read article →A new leak surrounding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 line suggests that the highly anticipated Privacy Display feature may not be exclusive to the top-tier Ultra model. This development, if accurate...
Read article →A new web-based game, "Lend Me Your Ears," is aiming to revolutionize how aspiring musicians learn to play the piano by ear. The project, showcased on Hacker News, leverages memory game mechanics to t...
Read article →CES 2026 has delivered its share of surprises, but perhaps none as eyebrow-raising as OhDoki's unveiling of the Handy 2 Pro, an 'overclockable' update to its smart stroking device. The Norwegian co......
Read article →The Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as 'Fancy Bear,' believed to be affiliated with Russian intelligence, has been actively targeting credentials from a wide array of global entit...
Read article →SanDisk is poised to double the price of its 3D NAND flash memory for enterprise-grade solid-state drives (SSDs) in the first quarter of 2026. This significant price hike is primarily attributed to......
Read article →X, the social media platform, has announced limitations on Grok's image generation and editing capabilities, restricting access to paying subscribers only. This decision follows widespread criticis......
Read article →The European Commission has directed X, formerly known as Twitter, to preserve all internal documentation and data pertaining to its AI model, Grok, until the end of 2026. The order follows critici......
Read article →FIFA has announced a groundbreaking partnership with TikTok, signaling a significant shift in how the world's most popular sporting event will be consumed. According to *The Athletic*, video clips ......
Read article →Apple has successfully shut down AliveCor's antitrust claims related to the Apple Watch, marking another victory in a long-fought legal battle. This latest development comes on the heels of Apple's......
Read article →Samsung's SmartTag 2 trackers are currently on sale at Woot for an unprecedented $45 for a four-pack. This represents a 55 percent discount from the $100 retail price and significantly undercuts th......
Read article →The competitive landscape in the handheld PC market is heating up, with AMD and Intel engaging in a war of words over their respective chip strategies. At the heart of the debate: the suitability o......
Read article →Las Vegas, NV – Segway Navimow is making waves at CES 2026 with its latest line of robotic lawn mowers, promising a future where lawn care is as simple as 'drop and mow.' The new models boast enhan......
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