Tech giants are making grand promises about AI reaching superintelligence levels, but government insiders have a different perspective. Fast Company spoke with multiple DC veterans who shared surprisingly candid takes on what’s real versus what’s pure hype in the AI landscape.
The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia have imposed coordinated sanctions against Russia-based Media Land for supporting ransomware operations. Three company leaders and three sister firms were also designated in Wednesday’s action. The move targets critical infrastructure used by cybercri
While 6G promises hologram calls and remote surgery by 2030, European researchers are tackling public concerns about privacy, sustainability and social impact first. The EU-funded 6G4Society project brings together engineers, social scientists and citizens to shape technology that serves society’s r
UK entrepreneur and government advisor Alex Depledge shares insights on stopping the startup exodus and bringing business experience into policy. She discusses late-stage funding challenges and pension fund involvement in tech growth.
The UK government has presented the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to parliament today. The legislation comes after estimated annual losses of £14.7bn from cyberattacks across the economy.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wants the US government to extend CHIPS Act tax credits to cover AI infrastructure like servers and data centers. This comes as Micron delays construction of its $6.1 billion memory chip plants in New York until at least 2030, citing labor shortages and construction delays. The
Australia’s solar power generation has become so successful that the government is proposing giving everyone three hours of free electricity daily. The pilot program would launch in New South Wales, South Australia, and South-east Queensland. It’s designed to encourage people to shift energy-intensi
President Trump has floated $2,000 payments to taxpayers using tariff collections. But without specific legislation, these “dividends” could be subject to income tax, reducing the actual benefit significantly.
Europe faces a potential energy crisis as gas suppliers threaten to divert cargoes over strict methane tracking rules. The EU’s regulations require importers to trace emissions from every molecule, with non-compliance penalties reaching 20% of global turnover.
Denmark is moving to ban social media access for children under 15. The country plans to roll out an official age-verification app as part of enforcement. This puts Denmark alongside Australia in the growing global push to restrict minors’ social media use.
