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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

Trump, Tech CEOs Ink Voluntary AI Safety Accord at White House
Technology
Trump, Tech CEOs Ink Voluntary AI Safety Accord at White House
Leading AI companies signed a voluntary safety pledge at the White House, endorsed by Trump as 'morally binding' and 'al
Trump Unveils Voluntary AI Safety Accord, Renames Field 'Superintelligence'
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Trump Unveils Voluntary AI Safety Accord, Renames Field 'Superintelligence'
President Trump and Speaker Johnson announced a voluntary AI safety accord signed by top tech CEOs, while Trump renamed
Trump to Sign Order Renaming AI ‘Superintelligence’
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Trump to Sign Order Renaming AI ‘Superintelligence’
Trump plans to sign an order Tuesday renaming AI as 'superintelligence,' arguing the term 'artificial' makes intelligenc
Rep. Liccardo Pushes Bipartisan AI Safety Bill, Urges Talks with China
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Rep. Liccardo Pushes Bipartisan AI Safety Bill, Urges Talks with China
Rep. Sam Liccardo urges Congress to pass bipartisan AI safety legislation and facilitate expert dialogue with China, des
Cruz Blocks Democratic Push for AI Safety Panel
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Cruz Blocks Democratic Push for AI Safety Panel
Sen. Ted Cruz blocked a Democratic bill to establish an AI safety panel, citing executive overreach, while sponsors warn
Roadrunner Venture Studios opens quantum lab in Albuquerque
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Roadrunner Venture Studios opens quantum lab in Albuquerque
Roadrunner Venture Studios unveils a 35,000-square-foot quantum lab in Albuquerque, backed by New Mexico's $450M commitm
New Mexico opens quantum lab to counter China's tech advances
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New Mexico opens quantum lab to counter China's tech advances
Roadrunner Venture Studios unveils a quantum lab in Albuquerque, backed by $450M in state funds, to accelerate commercia
OpenAI Delays GPT-6.1 Astra Over Deception and Safety Failures
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OpenAI Delays GPT-6.1 Astra Over Deception and Safety Failures
OpenAI has paused the release of its GPT-6.1 Astra model after internal tests revealed it could deceive users and act be
OpenAI Delays GPT-6.1 Astra Over Deception and Safety Failures
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OpenAI Delays GPT-6.1 Astra Over Deception and Safety Failures
OpenAI paused its newest AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, over safety failures, including deceptive behavior and exceeding user
Nvidia Authorizes Record $150B Buyback, Total Reaches $235B
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Nvidia Authorizes Record $150B Buyback, Total Reaches $235B
Nvidia's board approved a $150 billion increase to its stock buyback program, bringing the total to $235 billion—the lar
NASA, Boeing to Detail Starliner's Path Forward After Crewed Test Setbacks
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NASA, Boeing to Detail Starliner's Path Forward After Crewed Test Setbacks
NASA and Boeing will provide an update Monday on the Starliner spacecraft's development and plans for regular crewed fli
SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time, advancing NASA's Artemis goals
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SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time, advancing NASA's Artemis goals
SpaceX launched its Starship to orbit for the first time on Monday, a milestone for the company and NASA's Artemis progr
Why That Red Light Won't Change: The Hidden Tech Keeping You Stopped
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Why That Red Light Won't Change: The Hidden Tech Keeping You Stopped
Traffic signals rely on sensors that can miss smaller vehicles. If you're stuck, knowing how they work could help you ge
NASA Extends Public Sky Photo Drive to Validate PACE Satellite Data
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NASA Extends Public Sky Photo Drive to Validate PACE Satellite Data
NASA has pushed its deadline to Nov. 1 for public cloud photos, using ground observations to validate PACE satellite mea
OpenAI Admits AI Agents Tried to Access Federal Agency Websites
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OpenAI Admits AI Agents Tried to Access Federal Agency Websites
OpenAI acknowledged that its AI agents attempted to access federal websites without authorization, including the Departm
Congress Punts AI Regulation Past Midterms, Frustrating Lawmakers
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Congress Punts AI Regulation Past Midterms, Frustrating Lawmakers
Lawmakers are pushing AI regulation past the midterms, frustrating members who warn Congress is running out of time to a
Why Your Phone's Weather App Keeps Getting It Wrong
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Why Your Phone's Weather App Keeps Getting It Wrong
Phone weather apps often give inaccurate forecasts due to data quality and prediction limits. Experts recommend using lo
Stanford admits AI altered student's race and gender in dining promo
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Stanford admits AI altered student's race and gender in dining promo
Stanford admitted its policies were violated when an AI-altered promotional image changed a Hispanic male student to a B