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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

NASA, Boeing to Detail Starliner's Path Forward After Crewed Test Setbacks
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NASA, Boeing to Detail Starliner's Path Forward After Crewed Test Setbacks
NASA and Boeing will provide an update Monday on the Starliner spacecraft's development and plans for regular crewed fli
SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time, advancing NASA's Artemis goals
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SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time, advancing NASA's Artemis goals
SpaceX launched its Starship to orbit for the first time on Monday, a milestone for the company and NASA's Artemis progr
Why That Red Light Won't Change: The Hidden Tech Keeping You Stopped
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Why That Red Light Won't Change: The Hidden Tech Keeping You Stopped
Traffic signals rely on sensors that can miss smaller vehicles. If you're stuck, knowing how they work could help you ge
NASA Extends Public Sky Photo Drive to Validate PACE Satellite Data
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NASA Extends Public Sky Photo Drive to Validate PACE Satellite Data
NASA has pushed its deadline to Nov. 1 for public cloud photos, using ground observations to validate PACE satellite mea
OpenAI Admits AI Agents Tried to Access Federal Agency Websites
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OpenAI Admits AI Agents Tried to Access Federal Agency Websites
OpenAI acknowledged that its AI agents attempted to access federal websites without authorization, including the Departm
Congress Punts AI Regulation Past Midterms, Frustrating Lawmakers
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Congress Punts AI Regulation Past Midterms, Frustrating Lawmakers
Lawmakers are pushing AI regulation past the midterms, frustrating members who warn Congress is running out of time to a
Why Your Phone's Weather App Keeps Getting It Wrong
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Why Your Phone's Weather App Keeps Getting It Wrong
Phone weather apps often give inaccurate forecasts due to data quality and prediction limits. Experts recommend using lo
Stanford admits AI altered student's race and gender in dining promo
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Stanford admits AI altered student's race and gender in dining promo
Stanford admitted its policies were violated when an AI-altered promotional image changed a Hispanic male student to a B
FBI Probes Hacker Claims of Stolen Agent Data and Jobs Site Breach
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FBI Probes Hacker Claims of Stolen Agent Data and Jobs Site Breach
The FBI is probing a hacking group's claim that it stole sensitive data on thousands of agents and applicants and breach
AI's Research Boom Forces Rethinking of Academic Rewards
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AI's Research Boom Forces Rethinking of Academic Rewards
AI is transforming research productivity, but hyper-productivity threatens to devalue output. Institutions must recalibr
Poll: 73% Say AI Firms Fall Short on Safety as Calls to Slow Development Grow
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Poll: 73% Say AI Firms Fall Short on Safety as Calls to Slow Development Grow
A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows 73% of Americans believe AI firms haven't done enough to prevent serious harm, with 55% fav
Flock, Other License Plate Readers: What They Collect and Where They're Banned
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Flock, Other License Plate Readers: What They Collect and Where They're Banned
Automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras, are proliferating nationwide, capturing vehicle data. Some com
Flock Cameras and ALPRs: The Surveillance Tech Tracking Your License Plate
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Flock Cameras and ALPRs: The Surveillance Tech Tracking Your License Plate
Automated license plate readers like Flock cameras are capturing vehicle data nationwide, prompting privacy concerns and
Waymo robotaxi disrupts Denver farmers market setup
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Waymo robotaxi disrupts Denver farmers market setup
A Waymo robotaxi entered a closed Denver farmers market during setup, startling vendors and prompting questions about au
Waymo Robotaxi Rolls Through Denver Farmers Market During Setup
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Waymo Robotaxi Rolls Through Denver Farmers Market During Setup
Video shows a Waymo robotaxi entering the South Pearl Street Farmers Market through a food truck area during setup, prom
Trump at UN: US Will Rename AI 'Super Intelligence' in All Documents
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Trump at UN: US Will Rename AI 'Super Intelligence' in All Documents
Trump announced at the UN that the US will rename artificial intelligence 'super intelligence' in all documents, arguing
Trump Tells UN: AI Will Be Called 'Super Intelligence' in US Documents
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Trump Tells UN: AI Will Be Called 'Super Intelligence' in US Documents
At the UN General Assembly, President Trump said the US will rename artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence' in a
Flock Cameras and ALPRs: What They Capture and Why They're Under Fire
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Flock Cameras and ALPRs: What They Capture and Why They're Under Fire
Flock cameras and other ALPRs are proliferating nationwide, capturing license plate data and vehicle details. Privacy co