Google signs Pentagon AI deal despite internal employee opposition
Google has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense allowing its artificial intelligence models to be used in classified government work. The deal grants the Pentagon authority to apply Google’s AI for “any lawful government purpose,” placing the company directly in the expanding market for military AI systems. The agreement comes a day […]
U.S. plans mandate for driver monitoring tech in all new vehicles
The U.S. government is moving to require advanced driver monitoring systems in all new passenger vehicles under a federal safety mandate tied to the 2021 infrastructure law. The rule would compel automakers to install technology capable of detecting impairment or fatigue and intervening, marking a significant shift in how vehicles assess driver behaviour. The requirement […]
Greece pushes plan to end anonymous social media accounts
The Greek government is advancing a plan to require identity verification on social media accounts in an effort to curb online abuse and misinformation. The proposal would ensure that every account is tied to a real person, even if pseudonyms remain visible, marking a significant shift in how online identity is managed. Digital governance minister […]
OpenAI reportedly building AI agent phone to replace app-driven interfaces
OpenAI is reportedly developing a smartphone centred on an AI “agent” interface designed to replace traditional app-based interactions. The device would allow users to complete tasks through a single AI system rather than navigating multiple apps, signalling a potential redesign of how mobile software is structured. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the device is being […]
