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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.

372 articles published

Anthropic's AI Oversight Model Falls Short of Democratic Accountability
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Anthropic's AI Oversight Model Falls Short of Democratic Accountability
Anthropic's new external evaluator program is a step forward, but critics argue it's undemocratic—evaluators are chosen
NSA orders immediate PHP patch or shutdown after AI finds critical bugs
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NSA orders immediate PHP patch or shutdown after AI finds critical bugs
The NSA issued an emergency directive Wednesday: patch two critical PHP vulnerabilities immediately or take affected sys
Musk floats SpaceX-Tesla tie-up as special committees weigh deal
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Musk floats SpaceX-Tesla tie-up as special committees weigh deal
Elon Musk said Tuesday that merging SpaceX and Tesla is a good idea, and both companies have formed special committees t
GTA 6 Launch Day Sickouts Could Cost U.S. Economy $1 Billion
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GTA 6 Launch Day Sickouts Could Cost U.S. Economy $1 Billion
A new estimate says 1.5 million U.S. workers could call out sick for GTA 6's launch, costing the economy nearly $1 billi
Trump's SI Force Bets Old Laws Can Tame AI, Experts Doubt
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Trump's SI Force Bets Old Laws Can Tame AI, Experts Doubt
The Trump administration's SI Force says current laws can police AI, but legal experts question whether they are suffici
DHS Bans Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek from Federal Systems
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DHS Bans Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek from Federal Systems
DHS has ordered the removal of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek from federal systems and barred it from government contractin
Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to Every American Child
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Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to Every American Child
Elon Musk says he will give one SpaceX share to every child in the U.S. next year, expanding the Trump Accounts program
Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Sells Out 2,000 Screenings
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Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Sells Out 2,000 Screenings
Nathan Fielder's documentary on Elizabeth Holmes drew 2,000 sold-out shows in limited release, grossing $15M. The film c
AI Risks to Children Demand Action Before It's Too Late
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AI Risks to Children Demand Action Before It's Too Late
With AI poised to reshape childhood, researchers and policymakers warn that safeguards lag behind. The Meta settlement o
NASA's Post-Dragon Gap: Commercial Stations Face Launch Void
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NASA's Post-Dragon Gap: Commercial Stations Face Launch Void
SpaceX's planned retirement of Crew Dragon leaves commercial space stations without a ride. NASA must decide whether to
FTC Demands AI Firms Hand Over Safety Incident Records
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FTC Demands AI Firms Hand Over Safety Incident Records
The FTC has issued civil subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of a probe into consumer risks from AI models, follow
Survey: 84% of Ransomware Victims Blame AI-Assisted Attacks
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Survey: 84% of Ransomware Victims Blame AI-Assisted Attacks
Over 80% of ransomware victims say attackers used AI, according to a new survey by Semperis and Censuswide. The report a
Netflix cuts 6% of staff in largest layoff since 2020
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Netflix cuts 6% of staff in largest layoff since 2020
Netflix is laying off about 6% of its workforce, roughly 1,000 employees, in its largest job reduction in years, targeti
Melania Trump's Student AI Contest Renamed to 'Super Intelligence' Challenge
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Melania Trump's Student AI Contest Renamed to 'Super Intelligence' Challenge
Melania Trump's student AI competition is now the Presidential Super Intelligence Challenge, reflecting President Trump'
Kroger to Cut 3,000 Corporate Jobs as AI Drives Efficiency Push
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Kroger to Cut 3,000 Corporate Jobs as AI Drives Efficiency Push
Kroger will eliminate 3,000 corporate positions by 2028 as it leans on AI to streamline operations, CEO Greg Foran annou
Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate jobs over three years amid AI push
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Kroger to cut 3,000 corporate jobs over three years amid AI push
Kroger will cut 3,000 corporate jobs over three years, citing AI adoption and operational streamlining. The move follows
AI's speed gains won't automatically create better jobs, study finds
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AI's speed gains won't automatically create better jobs, study finds
New research finds AI helps workers finish tasks faster, but turning that speed into better jobs depends on employer cho
Microsoft's Brad Smith: AI Safety Lags Behind Milk and Washing Machines
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Microsoft's Brad Smith: AI Safety Lags Behind Milk and Washing Machines
Microsoft President Brad Smith argues AI is less regulated than milk or washing machines, calling for government oversig