Supreme Court limits law enforcement use of geofence warrants
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that law enforcement must obtain search warrants for geofence location data, a decision likely to have broad ramifications for privacy rights.
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621 storiesCalifornia's ban on louder streaming ads takes effect July 1
A California law banning streaming ads louder than the video content they accompany is set to take effect Wednesday, July 1.
India’s payments body eyes AI to drive next half-billion users
NPCI chief Dilip Asbe says AI could drive the next half-billion UPI users, while the regulator prepares to enforce a 30% market share cap by late 2026.
Startup Corgi denies stealing code amid vibe coding controversy
Corgi, a Y Combinator-backed startup, denies allegations from Papermark that it stole software, though the company admitted to using "vibe coding" for certain visual elements.
Tesla resolves fatal crash case as NHTSA investigations persist
Tesla has settled a lawsuit regarding a fatal 2023 crash involving its Full Self-Driving system, though the company remains under multiple federal investigations regarding software performance.
U.S. government moves to restrict OpenAI’s GPT 5.6 release
The U.S. government is reportedly set to restrict OpenAI’s GPT 5.6 to a limited, approval-based preview, mirroring recent regulatory actions taken against Anthropic.
Polestar barred from selling new vehicles in the U.S.
Polestar is effectively barred from selling new vehicles in the U.S. due to the "Connected Vehicle Rule," though it will continue supporting existing stock.
Trump administration proposes removing brake-pedal rules for AVs
The US Department of Transportation has proposed removing brake-pedal requirements for autonomous vehicles, a move that could theoretically accelerate deployment for companies like Tesla and Zoox.
Proposed US chip bill threatens 19% of ASML’s system sales
Dutch Trade Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma is lobbying Washington against the proposed MATCH Act, which would restrict ASML’s ability to sell critical chipmaking equipment to China.
Tesla disputes driver claims after fatal Texas crash
Tesla is disputing a driver's claim that Autopilot was active during a fatal Texas crash, as the NHTSA launches a special investigation into the incident.
Uber board sued by pension fund over compliance failures
A Detroit pension fund has sued Uber’s board, alleging the company prioritized profits over safety and compliance, leading to thousands of sexual assault and harassment lawsuits.
Anthropic to require identity verification for some users
Anthropic may soon require some users to verify their identity via government documents, a policy update intended to manage account flags and navigate ongoing regulatory pressures.
Anthropic pulls two AI models after U.S. export control order
Anthropic has pulled its two newest AI models offline following a U.S. export control order, amid reports that the White House is targeting the company.
Rivian faces class-action lawsuit over autonomous driving claims
Rivian faces a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled customers about the autonomous driving capabilities of its first-generation R1T and R1S vehicles.
Texas Parks & Wildlife reports data breach affecting 3 million
A data breach at Texas Parks & Wildlife has exposed the driver’s license and passport information of more than 3 million people, according to the state attorney general.
Guardrails Alliance launches to counter anti-regulation AI PACs
Guardrails Alliance, a new super PAC backed by tech workers, has launched with about $5 million to support AI legislation and counter anti-regulation influence in U.S. politics.
FTC sues Genesis Tech over alleged subscription scam network
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued Genesis Tech, alleging the company used shell companies to defraud consumers of nearly a quarter of a billion dollars in global revenue.
Anthropic export ban sparks G7 'trusted partners' talks
World leaders are pushing for a 'trusted partners' scheme after the U.S. blocked Anthropic from exporting its latest AI models, citing national security and safety concerns.
Telegram faces temporary ban in India over exam fraud concerns
India has ordered a temporary ban on Telegram until June 22 to prevent exam fraud, a move critics argue is a disproportionate response in the platform's largest market.
US government forces Anthropic to pull AI models offline
The U.S. government forced Anthropic to pull its latest AI models offline, citing an export control directive that the company believes may be related to a guardrail bypass.