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Judge Stays Pentagon’s Labeling of Anthropic as ‘Supply Chain Risk’

US Lifts Export Ban on Anthropic’s AI Tools Fable and Mythos

Editorial Team July 1, 2026

BREAKING: US Lifts Export Ban on Anthropic’s AI Tools In a surprise move, the US...

Meta Contractors Posed as Teens to Prompt Rival Chatbots About Suicide, Sex, and Drugs

Meta contractors test chatbots on sensitive topics

Editorial Team June 30, 2026

** Meta contractors were asked to pose as teenagers to test how chatbots like Gemini and ChatGPT respond to sensitive topics, sparking concerns about the ethics of the project and the potential risks to both contractors and chatbot users, with many contractors reporting feeling uncomfortable and distressed by the conversations.

The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics

Lawrence calls for data center moratorium

Editorial Team June 29, 2026

** Climate activist Will Lawrence is shaking up Michigan politics with his call for a moratorium on new data centers, sparking a heated debate about the environmental and community impacts of these facilities. As the state grapples with the challenges of data center growth, Lawrence's campaign is gaining attention and resonating with voters concerned about sustainability and community benefits.

South Korea Unveils $1 Trillion Chip and AI Investment Plan to Challenge China, Taiwan and Japan in Global Tech Race

Editorial Team June 29, 2026

South Korea has announced an ambitious $1 trillion long-term investment strategy aimed at strengthening its...

Oracle to Cut 21,000 Jobs in Major AI-Driven Restructuring, Shifts Focus to Automation

Editorial Team June 23, 2026

Tech giant Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs as it embraces AI Oracle, the tech giant, has...

Elon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla

Musk considers SpaceX, Tesla merger

Editorial Team June 17, 2026

Elon Musk is speculated to be considering a mega-merger of his two companies, SpaceX and Tesla, which could create a powerhouse with the capacity to propel both industries toward unprecedented achievements, but also poses significant challenges in terms of management, finance, and regulation.

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Criticises India Over App Ban affects 150M users

Editorial Team June 17, 2026

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Criticises India Over App Ban Impact on 150 Million Users Pavel...

Anthropic’s New Mythos A.I. Model Sets Off Global Alarms

US bans Anthropic AI model exports

Editorial Team June 14, 2026

US ban on Anthropic models sparks AI sovereignty concerns The US Department of Commerce has...

Anthropic takes models offline to comply with Trump executive order

Editorial Team June 13, 2026

Anthropic takes its latest AI models offline to comply with Trump order – the-independent.com Anthropic,...

SpaceX plans IPO next month.

Editorial Team June 12, 2026

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, is set to go public with an IPO next month, marking a significant milestone in the company's history and potentially valuing it at tens of billions of dollars, with Musk's personal wealth expected to surge to over $300 billion.

BMTC to Appoint Consultant for Smart Ticketing Project.

Editorial Team June 9, 2026

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) is set to appoint a consultant for its smart ticketing project, which aims to provide a seamless travel experience for commuters by replacing the traditional paper-based system with a modern mobile-based solution.

NotebookLM’s Gemini 3.5 upgrade adds a cloud computer and help finding sources

Editorial Team June 8, 2026

NotebookLM’s Gemini 3.5 upgrade adds a cloud computer and help finding sources Google is rolling...

WWDC 2026: All the news from Apple’s developers conference

Apple starts WWDC 2026 keynote

Editorial Team June 8, 2026

Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote is underway, bringing exciting updates to iOS, macOS, and more, as the company sets the stage for its future tech endeavors and innovations, with a focus on artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and cybersecurity, and marking the last keynote for CEO Tim Cook.