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Anthropic researcher Sholto Douglas predicts that AI models will be capable of automating 95% of computer-facing jobs by 2028, but widespread automation may not occur until the 2030s due to factors like compute shortages and policy, stressing the need for societal preparation.
A tweet argues that 'Ro' intentionally aims to reduce founder control and increase state indebtedness in dynamic companies, even if it stifles innovation, referencing a proposition that taxes unrealized gains and may be unconstitutional.
Mark Cuban criticizes Ro Khanna's proposal to tax California billionaires, arguing it unfairly targets entrepreneurs with illiquid assets while leaving wealthy executives with public stock unaffected.
Mark Cuban argues that a proposed 5% wealth tax on California billionaires could force tech startups to relocate, as founders face cash-poor but stock-rich situations that hinder tax compliance.
A subscriber-only MIT Technology Review roundtable explores the 'censorship-industrial complex' idea, how it moved from the right-wing fringe into US policy, and its implications for democracy and the internet.
MIT Technology Review's newsletter highlights the selection process for its 2026 Innovators Under 35 list, an investigation into the 'censorship-industrial complex' influencing US policy, and Montana's push to become an experimental medical hub.
A federal appeals court ruled that Meta cannot immediately appeal a denial of Section 230 immunity, allowing a $1.4 trillion lawsuit by states over youth addiction to proceed to trial. The decision also notes other recent rulings against Meta, including a $567 million judgment in New Mexico.
EU mandates that firms label AI-generated content starting Sunday, as reported by TechXplore.
A Philadelphia suburb demands 43 conditions from a developer planning a large data center, leading to a legal standoff over community benefits and zoning rules.
New York's SAFE for Kids Act will require social media platforms to verify users' ages before providing algorithmic feeds or late-night notifications, with compliance starting in 2027.
The Trump administration launches the $5 billion Genesis Mission grants for AI-driven science projects, signaling a politicized shift in US research priorities that critics warn could undermine long-standing scientific norms.
The European Commission fined Google €890 million under the Digital Markets Act, prompting the US to warn that the sanction risks undermining the EU-US trade deal.
Article reports that parts of the Trump administration are reviving efforts to impose de facto bans on foreign open-source AI models, as Chinese AI models gain momentum.
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's policy to revoke visas and deport non-US citizens working in content moderation, ruling that the policy was overly broad and lacked clear justification.
New York has become the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on new data center construction, likely due to environmental and energy concerns.
A blog post discussing a viral video of bystanders confronting a man filming teenage girls on a train, using it to critique current tech policies that target young people's phone usage while protecting perpetrators with power. The author argues that smartphone regulation unfairly punishes youth and ignores real-world power dynamics.
MIT Technology Review reports on Sam Altman's proposal to give Americans a 5% equity stake in OpenAI, valued at about $320 per household, as compensation for AI using human-generated work and as a safety net against labor market disruption.
Al Vigier argues that Canada's new AI strategy, 'AI for All,' ignores existing secret contracts with US firm Palantir, undermining its goal of building sovereign AI capacity.
EFF sent a letter to the FTC regarding a consent order involving X (formerly Twitter) on July 2, 2026, addressing tech regulation and privacy concerns.
A newsletter roundup covering the pitfalls of using metrics to quantify life, AI-powered systems to prevent human-elephant conflicts in India, and the US government allowing Anthropic to release its Mythos 5 model to trusted organizations.