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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

Second-Generation Planet Found Around Dead Star in New Study
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Second-Generation Planet Found Around Dead Star in New Study
New research reveals a Jupiter-sized planet formed from the remnants of a dying star, offering insights into planetary e
Anthropic AI Model Sent False Homicide Tip to Philadelphia Police
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Anthropic AI Model Sent False Homicide Tip to Philadelphia Police
Anthropic's AI model falsely tipped Philadelphia police on an unsolved homicide in July. The department called the two-m
AI's Rise Risks a High-Tech Feudalism, Critics Warn
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AI's Rise Risks a High-Tech Feudalism, Critics Warn
A new warning: AI could create a high-tech feudalism where a few mega-corporations control essential tools, leaving user
Southwest Airlines System Outage Disrupts Friday Morning Boarding and Baggage Handling
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Southwest Airlines System Outage Disrupts Friday Morning Boarding and Baggage Handling
Southwest Airlines experienced a short system outage Friday morning, disrupting boarding and baggage services. The airli
FBI seizes hacking tools tied to Chinese state-linked group
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FBI seizes hacking tools tied to Chinese state-linked group
The FBI announced the seizure of cyber tools used by a Chinese state-linked hacking group, disrupting operations against
FBI seizes phishing and scanning tools from Chinese state-linked hacking group
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FBI seizes phishing and scanning tools from Chinese state-linked hacking group
The FBI has seized tools used by a Chinese state-linked hacking group, disrupting operations against critical infrastruc
OpenAI Bans Iranian, Russian Influence Networks with Global Reach
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OpenAI Bans Iranian, Russian Influence Networks with Global Reach
OpenAI has banned accounts tied to Iranian and Russian influence campaigns that leveraged its models to spread disinform
Lawmakers Demand Safeguards for Google-Spirit AI Data Deal
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Lawmakers Demand Safeguards for Google-Spirit AI Data Deal
Dozens of lawmakers are pressing Google and Spirit Airlines to protect employee privacy in a proposed $10 million data s
Trump honors Musk and tech titans at 'Golden Age' summit
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Trump honors Musk and tech titans at 'Golden Age' summit
President Trump is set to award top science and technology medals to Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, and
Trump's AI Task Force Picks Reveal Rift Over Regulation
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Trump's AI Task Force Picks Reveal Rift Over Regulation
Trump's selection of four officials for his new AI task force exposes internal tensions over tech policy, with picks ran
Arizona Court Cyberattack Exposes Data of 1.3 Million
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Arizona Court Cyberattack Exposes Data of 1.3 Million
A cyberattack on Arizona's court system compromised personal data of 1.3 million individuals, including sensitive court
Arizona Court Cyberattack Exposes Data of 1.3 Million
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Arizona Court Cyberattack Exposes Data of 1.3 Million
A cyberattack on Arizona's court system stole personal data of 1.3 million people, including those with unpaid fines and
South Korea's President Links AI to Bank Breaches, Orders Probe
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South Korea's President Links AI to Bank Breaches, Orders Probe
President Lee Jae Myung cited signs of AI involvement in bank hacks, triggering a probe as multiple financial institutio
Trump's AI Squad: Four Picks Signal New White House Strategy
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Trump's AI Squad: Four Picks Signal New White House Strategy
President Trump's picks to lead his new 'Super Intelligence Force' offer a glimpse into the White House's AI strategy, b
Trump's AI Task Force Leadership Signals New Policy Direction
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Trump's AI Task Force Leadership Signals New Policy Direction
President Trump has tapped four administration officials to lead the new 'Super Intelligence Force,' signaling a shift i
Emmy Awards leave broadcast TV, sign six-year deal with Amazon Prime Video
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Emmy Awards leave broadcast TV, sign six-year deal with Amazon Prime Video
The Emmy Awards will leave broadcast TV after 75 years, moving to Amazon Prime Video under a six-year deal starting with
Altman defends AI tradeoffs; Amodei urges caution
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Altman defends AI tradeoffs; Amodei urges caution
OpenAI's Sam Altman argues that AI's benefits justify some negative outcomes, while rival Dario Amodei pushes for cautio
Altman defends AI tradeoffs as Amodei urges caution
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Altman defends AI tradeoffs as Amodei urges caution
Sam Altman argues that AI's benefits justify accepting some negative outcomes, while rival Dario Amodei pushes for slowe