AI Companies Warn U.S. Infrastructure Has Little Time to Prepare for AI-Driven Hacks
More than 100 organizations are urging faster cyber defenses as federal programs take shape, but funding, access and measurable protections remain unclear.
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Federal Government Opens a New Cybersecurity Lane for U.S. Startups
A White House memorandum could give vetted cybersecurity firms a federally supervised role against foreign cybercrime groups, but major legal and financial questions remain.
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Louisiana will receive more than $180 million from Meta settlement over child-safety claims
Louisiana’s announced $180.9 million Meta recovery will be paid over time, while teen users may see new Facebook and Instagram limits after the required consent judgments take effect.
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OPM tells federal agencies to expand AI use in hiring
A new OPM memo urges agencies to use AI in federal hiring while requiring documented controls when automated outputs could affect who advances.
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BLS projects AI-era shifts in office and tech jobs
New BLS projections show office-support jobs declining over the next decade while software, data and cybersecurity roles grow, but not as an immediate layoff forecast.
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Virginia to receive at least $353 million from proposed Meta settlement over child-safety claims
Virginia could receive at least $353 million under a proposed Meta settlement, plus a separate $11 million payment tied to Facebook data-sharing claims. Federal court approval is required before the agreement takes effect.
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BLS projects U.S. job growth as AI reshapes work
The BLS projects 5.9 million more U.S. jobs by 2035, with growth in technical fields and declines in office work—but AI exposure is not a layoff forecast.
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NSF puts more than $290 million into eight U.S. quantum research institutes
The NSF announced more than $290 million for eight U.S. quantum institutes targeting hardware, error correction, networking, sensing, simulation and training.
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White House pushes agencies toward mission-driven U.S. research
A July 21 White House report and FY2028 memo seek more mission-driven research, shared federal infrastructure and faster commercialization, but no funding shift is complete.
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NSF’s $250 Million Research Restart Moves Into Application Phase
NSF’s restarted SBIR/STTR program is accepting proposals for scientific-instrumentation projects, with the next full-proposal deadline set for November 4.
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Federal labor data shows where AI may grow — and where jobs may shrink
BLS projects 5.2 million more U.S. jobs by 2034, but AI and automation are expected to shift demand toward technical roles and away from routine office work.
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Walmart Plans Permanent Layoffs for 306 Workers Across Eight Sunnyvale Sites
California WARN notices filed June 19 list 306 planned permanent Walmart layoffs in Sunnyvale, scheduled to take effect Aug. 21.
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NASA’s CAPSTONE 02 Will Test Moon-Orbit Navigation
NASA plans to launch two spacecraft in 2027 to test navigation, rendezvous and communications near the Moon for future Artemis and deep-space missions.
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UN AI Dialogue Creates a Global Forum, but No Binding Rules Yet
A UN scientific assessment and Geneva dialogue give governments a shared AI evidence base, but create no treaty, regulator or worldwide rules.
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Proposed DOJ-Willow Bridge Deal Targets Algorithmic Rent Pricing
A proposed DOJ judgment would limit Willow Bridge’s use of competitors’ rental data and pricing software. The deal is not final and will face public comment.
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What FY2025 merger data show about federal technology deal review
A new DOJ-FTC report shows most notified deals avoid extended review, while large or strategically important technology transactions can still draw remedies.
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Iowa’s state IT outsourcing begins today as about 192 jobs enter transition
Cognizant begins managing Iowa executive-branch IT operations on August 3, while AWS’s larger cloud migration remains ahead and about 192 state layoffs are scheduled.
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UN Opens First Global AI Governance Dialogue in Geneva
The U.N.’s first global AI-governance dialogue created a recurring forum for states and stakeholders, but did not establish binding international AI rules.
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Google Search Remedies Move Into Compliance Phase as Staff Rules Remain Unresolved
A July 22 federal filing shows Google’s search remedies are entering implementation, while parties still negotiate rules protecting and limiting Technical Committee staff.
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EU AI Transparency Rules Take Effect for Chatbots and Deepfakes
New EU rules require notices for direct AI interactions and labels for covered deepfakes, synthetic content and public-interest text without substantive human review.
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Etched Reaches $10.3 Billion Valuation as AI-Chip Rollout Begins
Etched raised $300 million at a $10.3 billion valuation, but the AI-chip startup still must turn early systems and reported demand into repeatable revenue.
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DOJ’s Targeted Merger Reviews Could Matter for AI Deals
A DOJ process change may reduce the initial burden in some merger investigations, but AI and platform deals can still face broad antitrust scrutiny.