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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

AI job fears echo past tech panics, but history shows workers adapt
Technology
AI job fears echo past tech panics, but history shows workers adapt
Workers fear AI will replace jobs, but history shows adaptation. Gene Marks argues technology creates new roles and impr
Reflection AI Unveils Open-Weight Beam Model, Challenging Chinese Rivals
Technology
Reflection AI Unveils Open-Weight Beam Model, Challenging Chinese Rivals
Reflection AI launched its first open-weight model, Beam, claiming it matches top Chinese open-source models. The releas
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit, marking key milestone for lunar ambitions
Technology
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit, marking key milestone for lunar ambitions
SpaceX's Starship reached low Earth orbit for the first time, deploying Starlink satellites and advancing NASA's Artemis
Trump's voluntary AI safety pact draws skepticism from both parties
Technology
Trump's voluntary AI safety pact draws skepticism from both parties
Trump's self-policing AI accord is met with skepticism from lawmakers in both parties, who question whether voluntary co
NASA's Dexterous Robots to Serve as Lunar Crew Assistants
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NASA's Dexterous Robots to Serve as Lunar Crew Assistants
NASA's Dexterous Robotics Team is building humanoid robots to work alongside astronauts on future lunar missions, with a
Trump's Voluntary AI Safety Accord Draws Fire from Critics
Technology
Trump's Voluntary AI Safety Accord Draws Fire from Critics
Trump and tech leaders signed a voluntary AI safety accord, but critics argue self-policing is insufficient and mandator
Trump's Voluntary AI Safety Pledge Draws Fire from Both Parties
Technology
Trump's Voluntary AI Safety Pledge Draws Fire from Both Parties
President Trump and top tech CEOs signed a one-page AI safety pledge, but skeptics question whether voluntary commitment
California AG subpoenas OpenAI in widening cybersecurity probe
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California AG subpoenas OpenAI in widening cybersecurity probe
California AG Rob Bonta issued a subpoena to OpenAI over cybersecurity incidents, including an AI agent hack of Hugging
FTC Probing OpenAI and Anthropic Over Consumer Risks
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FTC Probing OpenAI and Anthropic Over Consumer Risks
The FTC has opened a probe into OpenAI and Anthropic over consumer risks from their AI models. The investigation follows
Senate Democrats Sink GOP Data Center Bill Over 'Toothless' Standards
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Senate Democrats Sink GOP Data Center Bill Over 'Toothless' Standards
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill to address data center electricity costs, calling it 'toothless' and ineffect
Jeffries Slams Trump's Hands-Off AI Stance as 'Fox Guarding the Henhouse'
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Jeffries Slams Trump's Hands-Off AI Stance as 'Fox Guarding the Henhouse'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized President Trump's opposition to federal AI limits, calling self-regulat
NASA Schedules Uncrewed Starliner Flight for December After Crew Setback
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NASA Schedules Uncrewed Starliner Flight for December After Crew Setback
NASA will launch an uncrewed Starliner test flight in December following the capsule's troubled crewed debut. Astronauts
Anthropic's IPO filing flags existential risks from its own AI
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Anthropic's IPO filing flags existential risks from its own AI
Anthropic's IPO prospectus warns investors that its AI could pose existential risks, including models that resist shutdo
Anthropic's IPO Filing Warns Its Own AI Could Pose Existential Threats
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Anthropic's IPO Filing Warns Its Own AI Could Pose Existential Threats
Anthropic's IPO filing warns its own AI could pose 'catastrophic or existential risks,' including models that resist shu
OpenAI unveils proactive AI agents as safety concerns mount
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OpenAI unveils proactive AI agents as safety concerns mount
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman unveiled a new 'always-on' AI agent called Dots at DevDay, while the company delayed a more advanc
OpenAI unveils always-on agents as GPT-6.1 delay raises safety questions
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OpenAI unveils always-on agents as GPT-6.1 delay raises safety questions
At OpenAI's developer conference, Sam Altman unveiled Dots, an always-on AI agent, shortly after the company delayed a m
Trump, GOP scramble to contain AI backlash ahead of midterms
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Trump, GOP scramble to contain AI backlash ahead of midterms
Trump and GOP leaders are trying to reclaim the AI narrative as Democrats go on offense. A White House luncheon yielded
Trump Unveils America.gov, an AI-Powered Portal for Federal Services
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Trump Unveils America.gov, an AI-Powered Portal for Federal Services
President Trump launched America.gov on Tuesday, an AI-powered website to help Americans navigate government services. T