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Ryan Callahan
Ryan Callahan
Technology & Regulation Writer

Ryan covers tech policy, Silicon Valley regulation, cybersecurity, and the politics of artificial intelligence.

344 articles published

Newspapers Seek Sanctions Against OpenAI Over Evidence in Copyright Fight
Technology
Newspapers Seek Sanctions Against OpenAI Over Evidence in Copyright Fight
Several news outlets, including The New York Times, asked a judge Thursday to sanction OpenAI for allegedly withholding
Poll: Americans' Anxiety Over AI Surpasses Enthusiasm by Nearly 3-to-1
Technology
Poll: Americans' Anxiety Over AI Surpasses Enthusiasm by Nearly 3-to-1
A new poll shows Americans are nearly three times as likely to be concerned as excited about AI's expanding presence, wi
AI Memory Chip Demand Drives Up Prices on Apple, Microsoft Devices
Technology
AI Memory Chip Demand Drives Up Prices on Apple, Microsoft Devices
Rising demand for memory chips from AI data centers is pushing up consumer electronics prices, with Apple and Microsoft
Trump's AI Kill-Switch Spurs Open-Source Push Amid China Fears
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Trump's AI Kill-Switch Spurs Open-Source Push Amid China Fears
The Trump administration's new restrictions on private AI models are driving a push for open-source alternatives, with e
Musk and Isaacman Signal Shift Toward Antimatter Propulsion for Space
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Musk and Isaacman Signal Shift Toward Antimatter Propulsion for Space
Elon Musk and Jared Isaacman have publicly backed antimatter propulsion, a technology that could enable interstellar tra
Trump Admin Reverses Course on Anthropic AI Models After Brief Ban
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Trump Admin Reverses Course on Anthropic AI Models After Brief Ban
The Trump administration lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models, restoring access afte
AI and Deepfakes Fueled 12% of Successful Scams in 2025, New Study Finds
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AI and Deepfakes Fueled 12% of Successful Scams in 2025, New Study Finds
A new survey shows AI and deepfakes were involved in 12% of successful scams last year, with $68 billion stolen. Older a
AI Adoption Reshapes Work, But Not as a Quick Fix: Study Shows Task Expansion and Hidden Risks
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AI Adoption Reshapes Work, But Not as a Quick Fix: Study Shows Task Expansion and Hidden Risks
A field study of a 200-person tech firm shows AI expands work, blurs time boundaries, and boosts multitasking. The benef
Ocasio-Cortez Pushes Antitrust Action, Moratorium on AI Data Centers Amid Tech Price Surge
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Ocasio-Cortez Pushes Antitrust Action, Moratorium on AI Data Centers Amid Tech Price Surge
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez urged breaking up major tech companies, accusing them of seeking unchecked power, as Apple
Nvidia CEO: AI Will Split America Into Digital Masters and a New Underclass
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Nvidia CEO: AI Will Split America Into Digital Masters and a New Underclass
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warns AI is forging a permanent underclass of tech-illiterate workers, demanding new social norm
AI Race Spirals: Leaders Admit Need for Global Pause on Superintelligence
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AI Race Spirals: Leaders Admit Need for Global Pause on Superintelligence
AI leaders acknowledge the race toward superintelligence is dangerously fast, urging global coordination to implement an
Ex-Meta Exec Sues Company Over Gag Order on Tell-All Book
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Ex-Meta Exec Sues Company Over Gag Order on Tell-All Book
A former Meta executive has filed a lawsuit claiming the company used an arbitration order and severance agreement to su
Apple Hikes MacBook and iPad Prices as Memory Chip Costs Surge
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Apple Hikes MacBook and iPad Prices as Memory Chip Costs Surge
Apple increased prices on MacBooks and iPads by up to $300, with CEO Tim Cook saying soaring memory chip costs made the
Musk Disputes Tesla FSD Link in Fatal Texas Home Crash
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Musk Disputes Tesla FSD Link in Fatal Texas Home Crash
Elon Musk denies Tesla's full self-driving system caused a high-speed crash that killed Martha Avila in Katy, Texas. A l
Sacramento Sheriff Hails Drone Disarmament as Landmark Tactic for Law Enforcement
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Sacramento Sheriff Hails Drone Disarmament as Landmark Tactic for Law Enforcement
Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper says a drone disarmed a felon by using a magnet to remove his knife, calling it a f
Parents, Teachers Clash with School Board Over Tech in Classrooms
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Parents, Teachers Clash with School Board Over Tech in Classrooms
Lower Merion parents and teachers are pushing back against the district's reliance on technology, arguing screens discon
Comcast Resolves Nationwide Xfinity Disruption After System Update Fails
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Comcast Resolves Nationwide Xfinity Disruption After System Update Fails
Comcast restored Xfinity services Monday after a system update triggered a brief but widespread outage that affected ove
Trump Signs Orders to Accelerate Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity
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Trump Signs Orders to Accelerate Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity
President Trump signed executive orders to advance quantum computing research and accelerate post-quantum cryptography m