MIT Technology Review Names 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch in 2026
MIT Technology Review's 2026 list picks 10 climate-tech companies, including Chinese battery and wind firms, amid record heat and stalled US policy.
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OpenAI concedes its handling of the Australian government hack was inadequate
OpenAI admits its response to an Australian hack was 'not good enough,' with a delayed generic email notification blamed.
Norway Becomes First Major Country to Propose Temporary AI Glasses Ban
Norway's government proposes a temporary ban on AI glasses in public places like parks and schools over privacy fears.
Tech Leaders and AI Whistleblowers to Face NYC Council Questions at Hearing
NYC Council hears AI whistleblowers and tech leaders debate proposed AI safety rules, including kill switches and whistleblower protections.
Denmark Data Breach Exposes 8.8 Million Residents’ Names, Addresses and CPR Numbers
Denmark's national registry exposed 8.8 million residents' data due to misuse of a login. The breach spared those with address protection.
Nebraska’s Data Centers Claim Trade Secret Protections — Then Leak Their Own Energy and Water Usage
A Nebraska data center's report marks electricity and water usage as trade secrets, yet a mere copy-paste exposes the numbers.
Santa Fe Jury Hands Meta a $219 Billion Verdict Over Cambridge Analytica Breach
A jury hands Meta a $219 billion verdict over the Cambridge Analytica breach, marking a vast reckoning for Zuckerberg's empire.
Rural Data Centers Get a Federal Tax Break Starting Jan. 1
Rural data centers win a federal tax break starting Jan 1, 2024. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act opens opportunity zones to them.
RTX 5090 Buyers May Have To Sign A Contract Pledging They Won’t Resell Their Cards
A buyer in Tustin must swear never to export his Nvidia RTX 5090, a pledge Micro Center demands before letting him depart the store.
FTL Is Building an Operating System That Treats the Whole Cloud Like One Giant Library
A startup's FTL OS treats the whole OS as a library, promising containers as secure as VMs. A bold bet on cloud software.
California Signs Law Letting Officials Fine Robotaxis That Block Ambulances
California signs a law fining robotaxi firms whose cars refuse to give way to ambulances, with new rules for AV operators.
Councilman’s ‘Murdering’ Self-Driving Car Claims Set Off Mockery as Cats Face the Road
A councilman claims self-driving cars are murdering pets, sparking ridicule online amid debate over an ordinance requiring human drivers.