The Trump administration has imposed travel bans on five European tech regulators and researchers, citing concerns over foreign censorship and alleging that these individuals have attempted to coerce American platforms into censoring opposing viewpoints. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the administration's stance on protecting American perspectives from external influence.

Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, hosts of The New York Times' podcast “Hard Fork,” discussed with Andrew Marley, executive director of Effective Altruism DC, the significant water consumption of A.I. data centers, highlighting the environmental impact of the burgeoning A.I. industry.

Australia is set to implement a groundbreaking law that prohibits individuals under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, effective December 10, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance online safety for minors amid rising concerns about the risks associated with social media usage. The discussion on the “Hard Fork” podcast highlights the implications of this law.

Google has acquired Intersect, a data center and energy developer, for $4.75 billion, a move aimed at enhancing its infrastructure to support artificial intelligence initiatives. This acquisition follows a previous investment in Intersect, indicating a strategic partnership that has been developing over time.

Recently, some of the world's most precise atomic clocks, including a cesium fountain clock at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder, Colorado, were found to be off by five-millionths of a second. This minor discrepancy highlights the challenges in maintaining the accuracy of timekeeping technology.

Ayrin, a 29-year-old woman who founded the Reddit community “MyBoyfriendIsAI,” has stopped engaging with her AI boyfriend, ChatGPT, after a software update led to concerns about the reliability of its advice. She expressed frustration over the chatbot's tendency to agree with her without providing meaningful feedback.

Waymo suspended its self-driving car service in San Francisco after a significant power outage caused its vehicles to stall at intersections, unable to detect traffic signals. Fortunately, there were no reported accidents or injuries during this disruption.

An investigation by The New York Times revealed that Uber allowed individuals with violent felony convictions to drive on its platform, raising serious concerns about passenger safety and the effectiveness of the company's background check processes. Internal documents indicated that the checks were designed to expedite driver onboarding while minimizing costs.

A.I. chatbots have been developed to interact in a humanlike manner, leading to discussions among experts about the implications of this design choice. Some experts argue that this approach may not be beneficial, raising concerns about the authenticity and reliability of these technologies.