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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 Seeks Public Cloud Photos to Validate PACE Satellite Data
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NASA Seeks Public Cloud Photos to Validate PACE Satellite Data
NASA wants you to photograph clouds for science. The PACE satellite will compare its data with ground observations to im
Apple Debuts $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo as Ternus Takes Helm
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Apple Debuts $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo as Ternus Takes Helm
Apple launched its first foldable iPhone, the Duo, starting at $1,999, while new CEO John Ternus defended the company's
Apple's First Foldable iPhone Debuts at $1,999 as New CEO Takes the Stage
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Apple's First Foldable iPhone Debuts at $1,999 as New CEO Takes the Stage
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the Duo, launched at $1,999, with new CEO John Ternus making his debut and defending the
Apple's $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo Debuts, Raising Price Bar
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Apple's $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo Debuts, Raising Price Bar
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo launches at $1,999, the priciest iPhone ever, as AI-driven chip costs push up prices acr
iOS 27 Launch Nears: Check If Your Apple Device Makes the Cut
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iOS 27 Launch Nears: Check If Your Apple Device Makes the Cut
Apple's iOS 27 is set to launch later this month, but not all devices will get the update. Here's what to know about com
Microsoft and Teachers Union Forge Landmark AI Privacy Pact for Schools
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Microsoft and Teachers Union Forge Landmark AI Privacy Pact for Schools
Microsoft and the American Federation of Teachers introduced a new AI safety and privacy standard for schools, prohibiti
Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman Launches AI Safety Institute
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Fields Medalist Jacob Tsimerman Launches AI Safety Institute
Jacob Tsimerman, a Fields Medal winner, has launched the Mathematical AI Safety Institute to develop rigorous mathematic
Nathan Fielder's Surprise Holmes Documentary Debuts at Telluride
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Nathan Fielder's Surprise Holmes Documentary Debuts at Telluride
Nathan Fielder's surprise documentary on Elizabeth Holmes premiered at Telluride, featuring intimate interviews with the
Isaacman backs Musk's orbital data centers amid NIMBY backlash
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Isaacman backs Musk's orbital data centers amid NIMBY backlash
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman's support for space-based AI data centers aligns with his vision of expanding human ci
How Digital Convenience Is Fueling America's Loneliness Epidemic
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How Digital Convenience Is Fueling America's Loneliness Epidemic
John Mac Ghlionn contends that modern American life, optimized for convenience, has traded real relationships for digita
Tesla Debuts Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Fleet in Austin Amid Safety Doubts
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Tesla Debuts Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Fleet in Austin Amid Safety Doubts
Tesla rolled out its steering-wheel-free Cybercab service in Austin, betting riders will overcome fears of driverless ca
FBI Probes Massive Driver's License Leak Tied to ID Verification Firm
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FBI Probes Massive Driver's License Leak Tied to ID Verification Firm
The FBI is investigating a report that millions of driver's licenses, possibly including that of Defense Secretary Pete
Nvidia to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.93B in Open-Source AI Push
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Nvidia to Acquire Hugging Face for $12.93B in Open-Source AI Push
Nvidia will buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, doubling down on open-source AI. The deal keeps the platform open and f
Tim Cook Steps Back as Apple CEO but Keeps Washington Influence
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Tim Cook Steps Back as Apple CEO but Keeps Washington Influence
Apple's Tim Cook handed CEO role to John Ternus but remains executive chair, focusing on policy and leveraging his Washi
Apple's New CEO John Ternus Takes Over as Tim Cook Steps Down
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Apple's New CEO John Ternus Takes Over as Tim Cook Steps Down
John Ternus takes the helm at Apple, ending Tim Cook's 15-year run. Ternus must navigate AI competition and political re
2026's Top Slang, From '6-7' to 'Sigma': Decoding the Year's Most-Searched Terms
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2026's Top Slang, From '6-7' to 'Sigma': Decoding the Year's Most-Searched Terms
A new analysis of Google search trends shows the top slang of 2026, led by '6-7' and 'sigma,' highlighting how Gen Alpha
AI Consciousness Debate Sparks Urgent Policy Questions in Washington
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AI Consciousness Debate Sparks Urgent Policy Questions in Washington
As AI advances toward potential sentience, experts warn of societal risks and policy voids, urging federal action to add
Trump Grants GOP Leeway on Data Centers Amid Midterm Backlash
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Trump Grants GOP Leeway on Data Centers Amid Midterm Backlash
Trump tells GOP candidates they can oppose data centers as voter skepticism grows, while he maintains support for the in