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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

Don Beyer Blasts FAA's New AI Air Traffic System as 'Guinea Pig' Experiment
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Don Beyer Blasts FAA's New AI Air Traffic System as 'Guinea Pig' Experiment
Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is calling on the FAA to halt its new AI air traffic system at DC-area airports, saying it's unpr
Google Fined €403M by Irish Regulator Over Location Data Violations
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Google Fined €403M by Irish Regulator Over Location Data Violations
Google has been fined €403 million ($463 million) by Ireland's Data Protection Commission for mishandling user location
UN-backed panel warns AI safety measures are failing as risks grow
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UN-backed panel warns AI safety measures are failing as risks grow
A UN-backed scientific panel warns that existing AI safeguards are unraveling, citing a recent security breach involving
iPhone users can now claim up to $95 in Apple's Siri settlement
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iPhone users can now claim up to $95 in Apple's Siri settlement
Apple's $250 million settlement over Siri and Apple Intelligence claims is now accepting claims. Eligible iPhone owners
Oracle settles privacy suit for $115M, but claimants get just $37
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Oracle settles privacy suit for $115M, but claimants get just $37
Oracle's $115 million privacy settlement begins payouts Monday, but each valid claimant receives only $37.42 after fees.
AI Singularity Debate Intensifies as Experts Split on Timeline
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AI Singularity Debate Intensifies as Experts Split on Timeline
Experts are divided on when AI will surpass human intelligence, with some saying it's already happening and others warni
Latin Music's AI Boom Threatens Artists' Livelihoods
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Latin Music's AI Boom Threatens Artists' Livelihoods
Latin music's global success is threatened by AI clones and synthetic tracks, with artists facing potential income losse
AI Doomsayers Ignore Real Threats: Fraud, Not Extinction
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AI Doomsayers Ignore Real Threats: Fraud, Not Extinction
AI doomsday predictions distract from present dangers like sophisticated financial scams and encryption threats. Humans
AI extinction warnings distract from real threats like fraud and encryption
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AI extinction warnings distract from real threats like fraud and encryption
AI extinction fears are overblown; real dangers include fraud and encryption cracking. Industry should focus on present
Huawei Unveils Next-Gen AI Chips, Signaling Tech Race Shift
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Huawei Unveils Next-Gen AI Chips, Signaling Tech Race Shift
Huawei unveiled new AI chip technologies, challenging Nvidia's dominance and highlighting China's rapid progress in arti
Huawei's New AI Chips Signal Beijing's Tech Ambitions Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit
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Huawei's New AI Chips Signal Beijing's Tech Ambitions Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit
Huawei launched new AI chip technologies, challenging Nvidia and highlighting China's narrowing gap with the U.S. in art
Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 words, from rickroll to looksmaxxing
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Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 words, from rickroll to looksmaxxing
Merriam-Webster.com has added 1,400 new words and definitions, including looksmaxxing, parasocial, and rickroll, reflect
AI surge drives tech giants to dominate US capital investment rankings
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AI surge drives tech giants to dominate US capital investment rankings
Tech giants Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft made up more than half of all US capital spending last year, according
iOS 27 Update Strains Storage and Batteries, But Glitches Likely Short-Lived
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iOS 27 Update Strains Storage and Batteries, But Glitches Likely Short-Lived
Apple's iOS 27 update, released Monday, requires several gigabytes of free space and may cause faster battery drain, but
iOS 27 Release Date Set, but Not Every iPhone Will Qualify
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iOS 27 Release Date Set, but Not Every iPhone Will Qualify
Apple's iOS 27 launches Monday, Sept. 14, but not all iPhones will receive it. Here's how to check if your device is eli
AI 'extinction' warnings ignite fresh policy clash on Capitol Hill
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AI 'extinction' warnings ignite fresh policy clash on Capitol Hill
A former Anthropic researcher's viral warning that AI could destroy humanity has reignited a fierce debate in Washington
Anthropic reveals it thwarted AI-assisted bioweapon research attempts
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Anthropic reveals it thwarted AI-assisted bioweapon research attempts
Anthropic said it blocked attempts to use its AI for cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could lead to bioweap
Anthropic staff fear AI apocalypse; GOP warns Democrats risk U.S. lead
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Anthropic staff fear AI apocalypse; GOP warns Democrats risk U.S. lead
Anthropic insiders publicly warn AI could kill all humans, prompting GOP calls for guardrails while criticizing Democrat