The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is preparing to vote on a proposal that could significantly reshape the American television broadcasting industry by removing the long-standing 39% national TV ownership cap. If approved, the move would replace the decades-old restriction with a more flexible case-by-case review process, allowing broadcasters to expand beyond the current ownership…
The U.S. aviation industry is urging Congress to approve $20 billion in additional funding to modernize the country’s aging air traffic control system, warning that outdated technology and infrastructure are contributing to flight delays, disruptions, and growing safety concerns. The request comes from a broad coalition representing airlines, aircraft manufacturers, airports, labor unions, and travel…
A preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has found that the driver of a Tesla Model 3 manually overrode the vehicle’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised system moments before a high-speed crash that killed a 76-year-old woman in Katy, Texas. The findings suggest the fatal collision was caused by the driver’s actions rather…
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has warned self-driving vehicle companies to urgently fix safety issues after multiple incidents in which autonomous vehicles interfered with emergency responders at accident scenes and other critical situations. The warning comes as federal regulators increase scrutiny of autonomous driving technology following reports of driverless vehicles blocking ambulances,…
The United States has confirmed that Nvidia has started shipping its powerful H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, marking a significant development in the ongoing technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing. However, U.S. officials stressed that only a very small number of the advanced AI processors have been exported so far, while lawmakers continue…
Meta is facing a major legal battle after 26 current and former employees accused the company of using artificial intelligence tools that unfairly targeted workers with disabilities, medical conditions, or those who took approved medical leave during its latest round of layoffs. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Oakland, California, argues that Meta’s…
Germany has intensified its oversight of artificial intelligence-powered search tools after its national media regulator ruled that Google AI Overviews and Perplexity AI fall under the country’s media laws. The decision comes shortly after a German court found that Google could be held responsible for inaccurate information generated by its AI Overview feature, marking another…
The United States has granted additional Chinese companies approval to purchase Nvidia’s advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips, marking another significant development in the ongoing technology rivalry between Washington and Beijing. New licensing documents and sources familiar with the matter reveal that telecom equipment manufacturer ZTE, alongside other Chinese technology firms, has secured export approval to…
The United States is preparing to introduce new regulations covering artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor exports, signaling another major shift in the country’s technology and national security strategy. The announcement comes as the Trump administration moves away from a previous AI export framework introduced during the Biden administration, suggesting that a new set of policies…
New York has become the first U.S. state to temporarily halt the construction of large-scale data centers, introducing a one-year moratorium as concerns grow over the environmental and economic impact of the AI infrastructure boom. The move marks a major shift in how U.S. states are responding to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, with…