Tech Policy
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Quantinuum Targets $12.7 Billion Valuation in Landmark IPO Amid Quantum Arms Race
Honeywell-backed Quantinuum is seeking a $12.7 billion valuation in its upcoming Nasdaq IPO, bolstered by federal support and surging investor interest in quantum infrastructure.
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Trump Administration Signals Pivot Toward Federal AI Oversight
Facing mounting security concerns and the unchecked proliferation of deepfakes, the Trump administration is preparing a new executive order to establish federal guardrails for AI model development.
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Digital Trust Erodes as Meta Platforms Face Security Reckoning
A massive phishing campaign and mounting legal battles highlight the precarious state of user security and corporate accountability within the Meta ecosystem.
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DeepSeek V4 Challenges AI Hegemony with Open-Source Efficiency
The launch of DeepSeek V4 signals a shift in the global AI landscape, prioritizing cost-efficiency and open access over proprietary dominance.
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Dario Amodei and the High Cost of AI Transparency
As Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pivots from high-society circles to addressing internal engineering failures, the AI sector faces a critical trust deficit.
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Discord to Implement Global Age Verification for All Users in March
Discord will roll out mandatory age verification globally in early March, defaulting all 200 million+ users to a ‘teen-appropriate experience’ unless they verify their age as an adult, a move driven by child safety and regulatory pressures.
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Mark Cuban Voices Sharp Concerns Over OpenAI’s ChatGPT Update: Risks for Schools and Parents
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has publicly criticized OpenAI’s plan to relax ChatGPT’s safety controls, warning that the changes could undermine trust among parents and educators.