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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

FBI Probes Hacker Claims of Stolen Agent Data and Jobs Site Breach
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FBI Probes Hacker Claims of Stolen Agent Data and Jobs Site Breach
The FBI is probing a hacking group's claim that it stole sensitive data on thousands of agents and applicants and breach
AI's Research Boom Forces Rethinking of Academic Rewards
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AI's Research Boom Forces Rethinking of Academic Rewards
AI is transforming research productivity, but hyper-productivity threatens to devalue output. Institutions must recalibr
Poll: 73% Say AI Firms Fall Short on Safety as Calls to Slow Development Grow
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Poll: 73% Say AI Firms Fall Short on Safety as Calls to Slow Development Grow
A Reuters/Ipsos survey shows 73% of Americans believe AI firms haven't done enough to prevent serious harm, with 55% fav
Flock, Other License Plate Readers: What They Collect and Where They're Banned
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Flock, Other License Plate Readers: What They Collect and Where They're Banned
Automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras, are proliferating nationwide, capturing vehicle data. Some com
Flock Cameras and ALPRs: The Surveillance Tech Tracking Your License Plate
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Flock Cameras and ALPRs: The Surveillance Tech Tracking Your License Plate
Automated license plate readers like Flock cameras are capturing vehicle data nationwide, prompting privacy concerns and
Waymo robotaxi disrupts Denver farmers market setup
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Waymo robotaxi disrupts Denver farmers market setup
A Waymo robotaxi entered a closed Denver farmers market during setup, startling vendors and prompting questions about au
Waymo Robotaxi Rolls Through Denver Farmers Market During Setup
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Waymo Robotaxi Rolls Through Denver Farmers Market During Setup
Video shows a Waymo robotaxi entering the South Pearl Street Farmers Market through a food truck area during setup, prom
Trump at UN: US Will Rename AI 'Super Intelligence' in All Documents
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Trump at UN: US Will Rename AI 'Super Intelligence' in All Documents
Trump announced at the UN that the US will rename artificial intelligence 'super intelligence' in all documents, arguing
Trump Tells UN: AI Will Be Called 'Super Intelligence' in US Documents
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Trump Tells UN: AI Will Be Called 'Super Intelligence' in US Documents
At the UN General Assembly, President Trump said the US will rename artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence' in a
Flock Cameras and ALPRs: What They Capture and Why They're Under Fire
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Flock Cameras and ALPRs: What They Capture and Why They're Under Fire
Flock cameras and other ALPRs are proliferating nationwide, capturing license plate data and vehicle details. Privacy co
Don Beyer Blasts FAA's New AI Air Traffic System as 'Guinea Pig' Experiment
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Don Beyer Blasts FAA's New AI Air Traffic System as 'Guinea Pig' Experiment
Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is calling on the FAA to halt its new AI air traffic system at DC-area airports, saying it's unpr
Google Fined €403M by Irish Regulator Over Location Data Violations
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Google Fined €403M by Irish Regulator Over Location Data Violations
Google has been fined €403 million ($463 million) by Ireland's Data Protection Commission for mishandling user location
UN-backed panel warns AI safety measures are failing as risks grow
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UN-backed panel warns AI safety measures are failing as risks grow
A UN-backed scientific panel warns that existing AI safeguards are unraveling, citing a recent security breach involving
iPhone users can now claim up to $95 in Apple's Siri settlement
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iPhone users can now claim up to $95 in Apple's Siri settlement
Apple's $250 million settlement over Siri and Apple Intelligence claims is now accepting claims. Eligible iPhone owners
Oracle settles privacy suit for $115M, but claimants get just $37
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Oracle settles privacy suit for $115M, but claimants get just $37
Oracle's $115 million privacy settlement begins payouts Monday, but each valid claimant receives only $37.42 after fees.
AI Singularity Debate Intensifies as Experts Split on Timeline
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AI Singularity Debate Intensifies as Experts Split on Timeline
Experts are divided on when AI will surpass human intelligence, with some saying it's already happening and others warni
Latin Music's AI Boom Threatens Artists' Livelihoods
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Latin Music's AI Boom Threatens Artists' Livelihoods
Latin music's global success is threatened by AI clones and synthetic tracks, with artists facing potential income losse
AI extinction warnings distract from real threats like fraud and encryption
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AI extinction warnings distract from real threats like fraud and encryption
AI extinction fears are overblown; real dangers include fraud and encryption cracking. Industry should focus on present