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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.

109 articles published

ShinyHunters Breach Hits Canvas, Threatens Student Data at Thousands of US Schools
Technology
ShinyHunters Breach Hits Canvas, Threatens Student Data at Thousands of US Schools
ShinyHunters has breached Canvas, the learning management system used by thousands of U.S. schools, compromising sensiti
AI-Powered Job Scams Prey on Ambition, Not Fear—Even Experts Fooled
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AI-Powered Job Scams Prey on Ambition, Not Fear—Even Experts Fooled
A neurosurgeon at a top university was duped by an AI-generated job offer, exposing how modern scams sell hope instead o
Wiles: White House Won't Pick AI Winners, But Safety Rules Loom
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Wiles: White House Won't Pick AI Winners, But Safety Rules Loom
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says the Trump administration isn't picking AI winners and losers, even as it wei
SpaceX and Anthropic Forge Surprise AI Computing Deal After Musk's Earlier Attacks
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SpaceX and Anthropic Forge Surprise AI Computing Deal After Musk's Earlier Attacks
SpaceX has struck a deal to provide massive computing power to Anthropic, marking a sharp reversal for Elon Musk, who ha
Apple's $250M Settlement Over Delayed AI Features May Pay iPhone Users Up to $95
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Apple's $250M Settlement Over Delayed AI Features May Pay iPhone Users Up to $95
Apple agreed to a $250 million settlement over allegations it misled consumers by advertising AI features for Siri that
Google, Microsoft, xAI Pledge AI Models for Federal Pre-Deployment Testing
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Google, Microsoft, xAI Pledge AI Models for Federal Pre-Deployment Testing
Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and xAI have agreed to let the federal government test their AI models before public release
Coinbase Slashes 14% of Workforce as Crypto Downturn and AI Reshape Strategy
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Coinbase Slashes 14% of Workforce as Crypto Downturn and AI Reshape Strategy
Coinbase is laying off about 14% of its staff, roughly 700 employees, as CEO Brian Armstrong points to a slumping crypto
Remote Work Worth 25% of Salary to Top Talent, Study Shows
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Remote Work Worth 25% of Salary to Top Talent, Study Shows
New research shows high-skill workers value remote flexibility equivalent to a 25% pay raise, with hybrid schedules cutt
Meta Deploys AI to Detect and Remove Underage Users on Facebook and Instagram
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Meta Deploys AI to Detect and Remove Underage Users on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is rolling out AI that analyzes profiles and visual cues to find and remove under-13 users, as the company fights c
Apple Rushes to Supreme Court to Halt Contempt Ruling in Epic Games Feud
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Apple Rushes to Supreme Court to Halt Contempt Ruling in Epic Games Feud
Apple has petitioned the Supreme Court for an emergency stay to block a contempt finding in its antitrust fight with Epi
Meta’s Hanley: Industry Collaboration Key to Teen Online Safety
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Meta’s Hanley: Industry Collaboration Key to Teen Online Safety
Jennifer Hanley, Meta's head of safety policy, argues that no single company can solve teen online exploitation alone, u
Wordle's Workplace Impact: Brain Training or Time Waster?
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Wordle's Workplace Impact: Brain Training or Time Waster?
Millions play Wordle daily, but its effect on workplace productivity is debated. Experts say brain games can help, but t
Mark Cuban Warns AI Will Hit Five Job Categories Hard, Urges Workers to Adapt
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Mark Cuban Warns AI Will Hit Five Job Categories Hard, Urges Workers to Adapt
Mark Cuban warns that AI is accelerating job displacement in five key categories, urging workers to learn the technology
House Probes Airbnb, Cursor Over Chinese AI Model Risks
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House Probes Airbnb, Cursor Over Chinese AI Model Risks
House Republicans are investigating Airbnb and Anysphere for using Chinese AI models, citing risks of espionage and data
Uber Partners with Expedia to Let Users Book Hotels Directly in App
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Uber Partners with Expedia to Let Users Book Hotels Directly in App
Uber announced a partnership with Expedia to let U.S. users book over 700,000 hotels in its app, offering Uber One membe
Google's AI Flood Hub Offers 24-Hour Flash Flood Warnings, Experts Urge Caution
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Google's AI Flood Hub Offers 24-Hour Flash Flood Warnings, Experts Urge Caution
Google's new Flood Hub uses AI to forecast flash floods up to 24 hours in advance, trained on millions of flood reports
Taylor Swift's New Trademarks Signal Strategic Move to Counter AI Misuse
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Taylor Swift's New Trademarks Signal Strategic Move to Counter AI Misuse
Taylor Swift has filed three new trademark applications, including sound marks of her voice, in what legal experts say i
Tech Layoffs Hit Highest Level Since 2023 as AI Spending Diverts Funds from Staff
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Tech Layoffs Hit Highest Level Since 2023 as AI Spending Diverts Funds from Staff
Tech layoffs hit 82,000 in Q1 2026, the highest since early 2023, as companies pour billions into AI. Experts say job cu