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Ryan Callahan
Ryan Callahan
Technology & Regulation Writer

Ryan covers tech policy, Silicon Valley regulation, cybersecurity, and the politics of artificial intelligence.

267 articles published

AI Singularity Debate Intensifies as Experts Split on Timeline
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AI Singularity Debate Intensifies as Experts Split on Timeline
Experts are divided on when AI will surpass human intelligence, with some saying it's already happening and others warni
Latin Music's AI Boom Threatens Artists' Livelihoods
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Latin Music's AI Boom Threatens Artists' Livelihoods
Latin music's global success is threatened by AI clones and synthetic tracks, with artists facing potential income losse
AI Doomsayers Ignore Real Threats: Fraud, Not Extinction
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AI Doomsayers Ignore Real Threats: Fraud, Not Extinction
AI doomsday predictions distract from present dangers like sophisticated financial scams and encryption threats. Humans
AI extinction warnings distract from real threats like fraud and encryption
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AI extinction warnings distract from real threats like fraud and encryption
AI extinction fears are overblown; real dangers include fraud and encryption cracking. Industry should focus on present
Huawei Unveils Next-Gen AI Chips, Signaling Tech Race Shift
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Huawei Unveils Next-Gen AI Chips, Signaling Tech Race Shift
Huawei unveiled new AI chip technologies, challenging Nvidia's dominance and highlighting China's rapid progress in arti
Huawei's New AI Chips Signal Beijing's Tech Ambitions Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit
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Huawei's New AI Chips Signal Beijing's Tech Ambitions Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit
Huawei launched new AI chip technologies, challenging Nvidia and highlighting China's narrowing gap with the U.S. in art
Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 words, from rickroll to looksmaxxing
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Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 words, from rickroll to looksmaxxing
Merriam-Webster.com has added 1,400 new words and definitions, including looksmaxxing, parasocial, and rickroll, reflect
AI surge drives tech giants to dominate US capital investment rankings
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AI surge drives tech giants to dominate US capital investment rankings
Tech giants Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft made up more than half of all US capital spending last year, according
iOS 27 Update Strains Storage and Batteries, But Glitches Likely Short-Lived
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iOS 27 Update Strains Storage and Batteries, But Glitches Likely Short-Lived
Apple's iOS 27 update, released Monday, requires several gigabytes of free space and may cause faster battery drain, but
iOS 27 Release Date Set, but Not Every iPhone Will Qualify
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iOS 27 Release Date Set, but Not Every iPhone Will Qualify
Apple's iOS 27 launches Monday, Sept. 14, but not all iPhones will receive it. Here's how to check if your device is eli
AI 'extinction' warnings ignite fresh policy clash on Capitol Hill
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AI 'extinction' warnings ignite fresh policy clash on Capitol Hill
A former Anthropic researcher's viral warning that AI could destroy humanity has reignited a fierce debate in Washington
Anthropic reveals it thwarted AI-assisted bioweapon research attempts
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Anthropic reveals it thwarted AI-assisted bioweapon research attempts
Anthropic said it blocked attempts to use its AI for cyberattacks, surveillance, and research that could lead to bioweap
Anthropic staff fear AI apocalypse; GOP warns Democrats risk U.S. lead
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Anthropic staff fear AI apocalypse; GOP warns Democrats risk U.S. lead
Anthropic insiders publicly warn AI could kill all humans, prompting GOP calls for guardrails while criticizing Democrat
NASA Seeks Public Cloud Photos to Validate PACE Satellite Data
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NASA Seeks Public Cloud Photos to Validate PACE Satellite Data
NASA wants you to photograph clouds for science. The PACE satellite will compare its data with ground observations to im
Apple's First Foldable iPhone Debuts at $1,999 as New CEO Takes the Stage
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Apple's First Foldable iPhone Debuts at $1,999 as New CEO Takes the Stage
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the Duo, launched at $1,999, with new CEO John Ternus making his debut and defending the
Apple Debuts $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo as Ternus Takes Helm
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Apple Debuts $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo as Ternus Takes Helm
Apple launched its first foldable iPhone, the Duo, starting at $1,999, while new CEO John Ternus defended the company's
Apple's $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo Debuts, Raising Price Bar
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Apple's $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo Debuts, Raising Price Bar
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo launches at $1,999, the priciest iPhone ever, as AI-driven chip costs push up prices acr
iOS 27 Launch Nears: Check If Your Apple Device Makes the Cut
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iOS 27 Launch Nears: Check If Your Apple Device Makes the Cut
Apple's iOS 27 is set to launch later this month, but not all devices will get the update. Here's what to know about com