AI Policy
AI Legislative Update: The Transparency Coalition and the New Digital Order of 2026
As the Transparency Coalition pushes for stricter standards, the global community faces a critical turning point for AI regulation and algorithmic accountability.
The Silence of the State: Educators Warn Lack of AI Guidance is a Growing Crisis
A new report from Education Week highlights the chasm between rapid AI adoption in schools and the failure of administrators to provide clear ethical and practical frameworks.
Illinois' AI Accountability Bill: A New Frontier for Workplace Rights in the Digital Age
Illinois takes a leading role with a landmark bill requiring transparency and accountability in the use of AI for hiring and workplace decisions.
The End of the Blank Check: Why Ohio is Suspending Tax Breaks for AI Data Centers
Ohio is halting tax incentives for tech giants as the massive energy demands of AI threaten to shift infrastructure costs onto ordinary utility ratepayers.
EU AI Act Update: Timeline Relief, Targeted Simplification, and New Prohibitions
The European Union adjusts the implementation timeline of the AI Act, providing relief to businesses while tightening prohibitions on high-risk applications.
The Price of Dominance: SpaceX and the $25,000 Surcharge on Pentagon Drones
SpaceX has reportedly increased connectivity costs fivefold for US military suicide drones, sparking tensions between Elon Musk and the Pentagon over defense dependency.
Illinois Set to OK Regulatory Framework for Big AI Companies
Illinois is poised to enact a landmark regulatory framework for AI, focusing on algorithmic bias, deepfakes, and corporate accountability for tech giants.
JD Vance Warns: AI Must Not Outrank Human Judgment in Warfare
U.S. Vice President JD Vance warns against fully autonomous military decision-making, emphasizing the non-negotiable necessity of human oversight in lethal operations.
The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are
The US military has long known that cheap fixes could stop location data from exposing its troops. It adopted almost none—and now adversaries are using that data to target soldiers.
Smartphones: Breaking the Walled Gardens – What Changes on June 1st for iOS and Android
Starting June 1st, the EU enforces new interoperability standards, allowing users to move freely between Apple and Android ecosystems without losing their data.
The Geopolitics of Compute: Why Blocking Data Center Construction is a National Security Risk
Resistance to data center construction is no longer just a local dispute, but a critical factor in the global race for AI supremacy and national security.
Sierra Leone’s AI Leap: Crafting a Digital Future in the Heart of West Africa
Sierra Leone is embracing an ambitious AI agenda, aiming to transform its economy and public services through digital innovation and strategic partnerships.