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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.

214 articles published

Tech-Driven Distortion Undermines Democratic Trust, Ex-Official Warns
Technology
Tech-Driven Distortion Undermines Democratic Trust, Ex-Official Warns
Former Sen. Ben Sasse argues the digital revolution accelerates political distortion, eroding shared reality. AI deepfak
Dunkin' Opens App for 1 Million Free Coffees on May 19
Technology
Dunkin' Opens App for 1 Million Free Coffees on May 19
Dunkin' is giving away 1 million free coffees on May 19. App users need to enter the code 'coffeeisfree' to get their co
Jury Rules Musk Filed OpenAI Suit Too Late, Handing Altman a Win
Technology
Jury Rules Musk Filed OpenAI Suit Too Late, Handing Altman a Win
A California jury unanimously rejected Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI and Sam Altman, finding he missed the statute o
Cisco and LinkedIn Slash Thousands of Jobs in New Round of Tech Cuts
Technology
Cisco and LinkedIn Slash Thousands of Jobs in New Round of Tech Cuts
Cisco is cutting 4,000 jobs to refocus on artificial intelligence, while LinkedIn is laying off 875 workers in a separat
Musk vs. OpenAI: Closing Arguments Begin in Trial That Could Reshape AI Regulation
Technology
Musk vs. OpenAI: Closing Arguments Begin in Trial That Could Reshape AI Regulation
Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI delivered closing arguments Thursday in a trial that could set precedent for AI regulat
Trump Mobile Announces Long-Delayed T1 Phones Finally Shipping This Week
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Trump Mobile Announces Long-Delayed T1 Phones Finally Shipping This Week
Trump Mobile announced Wednesday that its long-delayed T1 phones will begin shipping this week, though customer service
Texas AG Paxton Sues Netflix, Alleges Secret Data Harvesting and Deceptive Ads
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Texas AG Paxton Sues Netflix, Alleges Secret Data Harvesting and Deceptive Ads
Texas AG Ken Paxton sued Netflix on Monday, alleging the company spied on Texans by secretly harvesting and selling user
Apple's New iOS Update Brings Encrypted Text Alerts to iPhones
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Apple's New iOS Update Brings Encrypted Text Alerts to iPhones
Apple's iOS 26.5 update brings end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging, adding a lock emoji and 'Encrypted' alert to iPhone t
AI's Real Labor Impact: Entry-Level Hiring Slows, Not Mass Layoffs
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AI's Real Labor Impact: Entry-Level Hiring Slows, Not Mass Layoffs
A new study from Anthropic shows AI is reshaping the labor market by reducing entry-level hiring for young workers, not
Trump Mobile's T1 Phone: Over a Year Late, Terms Admit It May Never Ship
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Trump Mobile's T1 Phone: Over a Year Late, Terms Admit It May Never Ship
Despite collecting $100 deposits from hundreds of thousands, Trump Mobile's T1 phone has missed multiple ship dates. The
FSU Shooting Victim's Family Sues OpenAI, Claims ChatGPT Aided Gunman
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FSU Shooting Victim's Family Sues OpenAI, Claims ChatGPT Aided Gunman
The family of a Florida State University shooting victim has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging its ChatGPT chatbo
Dua Lipa Files $15M Suit Against Samsung Over Unauthorized Image Use on TV Boxes
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Dua Lipa Files $15M Suit Against Samsung Over Unauthorized Image Use on TV Boxes
Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million, accusing the company of using her copyrighted image on TV boxes without conse
NBC Turns Wordle Into Primetime Game Show Hosted by Savannah Guthrie
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NBC Turns Wordle Into Primetime Game Show Hosted by Savannah Guthrie
NBC is turning the viral word puzzle Wordle into a primetime game show, with Today anchor Savannah Guthrie hosting. The
SpaceX Sets Audacious Targets for Musk's Compensation: Mars Colony and $7.5T Valuation
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SpaceX Sets Audacious Targets for Musk's Compensation: Mars Colony and $7.5T Valuation
SpaceX has set unprecedented performance targets for CEO Elon Musk to unlock a massive compensation package, including a
AI Cited as Top Cause for US Job Cuts for Second Month in a Row
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AI Cited as Top Cause for US Job Cuts for Second Month in a Row
For the second consecutive month, artificial intelligence was the leading reason cited for job cuts in the US, according
ShinyHunters Breach Hits Canvas, Threatens Student Data at Thousands of US Schools
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ShinyHunters Breach Hits Canvas, Threatens Student Data at Thousands of US Schools
ShinyHunters has breached Canvas, the learning management system used by thousands of U.S. schools, compromising sensiti
AI-Powered Job Scams Prey on Ambition, Not Fear—Even Experts Fooled
Technology
AI-Powered Job Scams Prey on Ambition, Not Fear—Even Experts Fooled
A neurosurgeon at a top university was duped by an AI-generated job offer, exposing how modern scams sell hope instead o
Wiles: White House Won't Pick AI Winners, But Safety Rules Loom
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Wiles: White House Won't Pick AI Winners, But Safety Rules Loom
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says the Trump administration isn't picking AI winners and losers, even as it wei