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Pentagon opens door to exempt Anthropic use beyond 6-month ramp-down, memo says
The memo comes after a heated weeks-long dispute over technology guardrails on use of Anthropic’s AI tools by the military that culminated in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labeling the firm a supply chain risk and banning its use by the Pentagon and its contractors.
First Post - Mar 12, 2026 2:41am EDT
WhatsApp Launches Parent-Managed Accounts For Pre-Teens Amid Safety Concerns
Deccan Chronicle - Mar 12, 2026 1:57am EDT
Not enough: Can social media bans fix kids’ addiction? Expert comments
With two Indian states moving to curb children’s access to social media, expert says bans alone may not solve the problem without stronger age verification and parental consent systems.
First Post - Mar 12, 2026 1:50am EDT
Tech giants warned to protect children online as Ofcom hands down deadline
It comes after a Conservative-led push to ban under-16s from social media failed in the House of Commons, being voted down by 307 votes to 173.
Sky News - Mar 12, 2026 1:39am EDT
Meta rolls out new scam detection tools for Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger
Meta introduces new safety alerts across its platforms to warn users about suspicious activity, as the company intensifies efforts to tackle global scam networks and online fraud.
First Post - Mar 12, 2026 1:29am EDT
Samsung Galaxy S26: AI in your pocket
The Straits Times - Mar 12, 2026 12:23am EDT
ABC News - Mar 11, 2026 11:11pm EDT
Xanadu reveals government funding talks as company woos SPAC investors ahead of merger vote
Quantum computer developer says it is negotiating with Ontario, federal governments to secure up to $390-million
The Globe and Mail - Mar 11, 2026 8:40pm EDT
Social media firms asked to toughen up age checks for under-13s
Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Roblox are among the platforms UK regulators say aren't putting children's safety at the heart of their products.
BBC News - Mar 11, 2026 8:32pm EDT
Neil deGrasse Tyson on Mars, billionaire space trips and why we explore
The astrophysicist sat down with Newsweek to discuss Mars missions and why curiosity drives true discovery.
Newsweek - Mar 11, 2026 7:54pm EDT
FCC chair slams Amazon for slow satellite launches after it opposed SpaceX data center plan
Amazon asked the FCC for a waiver or 24-month extension to meet a July 2026 deadline to deploy 1,600 internet satellites.
CNBC - Mar 11, 2026 7:46pm EDT
Big Tech backs Anthropic in fight against Trump administration
A group representing tech giants called government action against Anthropic a "temper tantrum".
BBC News - Mar 11, 2026 7:15pm EDT
Meta disables more than 150,000 accounts in crackdown on south-east Asian scam networks
Guardian UK - Mar 11, 2026 6:41pm EDT
Cybertruck Owner Sues Tesla Over FSD, Claims Keeping Elon Musk as CEO Was Negligent
Gizmodo - Mar 11, 2026 5:26pm EDT
Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
ABC News - Mar 11, 2026 5:20pm EDT
Nebius stock pops 16% on Nvidia $2 billion investment announcement
The announcement comes a week after Nvidia unveiled partnerships with Lumentum and Coherent, investing $2 billion in each company.
CNBC - Mar 11, 2026 4:16pm EDT
AI autocomplete doesn’t just change how you write. It changes how you think
AI-powered writing tools are increasingly integrated into our e-mails and phones. Now a new study finds biased AI suggestions can sway users’ beliefs
Scientific American - Mar 11, 2026 3:45pm EDT
Microsoft plans to ship prototype of next Xbox console to developers in 2027
The next generation of Microsoft's video game hardware will first land in the hands of developers next year.
CNBC - Mar 11, 2026 3:23pm EDT
Anthropic’s Claude AI systems have become a crucial tool for the military despite the company’s clashes with the Defense Department.
NBC News - Mar 11, 2026 3:15pm EDT
Microsoft and Retired Military Chiefs Back AI Company Anthropic in Court Fight Against Pentagon
Microsoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk.
Military.com - Mar 11, 2026 1:54pm EDT