Recent reporting in WIRED and corroborated by other outlets reveals that hackers operating on behalf of the United States government  are believed to have carried out a cyber operation that caused a widespread blackout in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital . This action reportedly took place just prior to a U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro . It marks the first publicly reported instance in which the U.S. government is said to have deliberat

Political spending tied to artificial intelligence policy has rapidly become a defining feature of the United States midterm election cycle in 2026. Groups aligned with major technology investors, AI companies, and Silicon Valley executives are deploying tens of millions of dollars in an effort to elect lawmakers who will oppose strict state-level AI regulation and promote a unified national framework for governing the technology. This movement reflects intensifying tensions

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s recent decision to permit exports of advanced Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers and national security officials, intensifying the debate over U.S. technology policy and global AI competition. The U.S. Commerce Department this week issued formal approval for sales of Nvidia’s H200 AI accelerators to Chinese buyers, reversing a restriction that had barred exports of the second most powerf

On January 13, 2026, Microsoft announced a series of commitments aimed at addressing growing community concerns over the impact of its expanding AI data center infrastructure. The company pledged to act as a "good neighbor" in areas where it builds or operates data centers, with a primary focus on ensuring that the high energy demands of these facilities do not lead to higher electricity rates for local residents. The announcement came from Microsoft Vice Chair and President

Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of the NYC Token cryptocurrency on January 12, 2026. The token, built on the Solana blockchain, was introduced as a project intended to support social initiatives through blockchain technology. Announcement Details Adams made the announcement in Times Square. He described the NYC Token, which has a maximum supply of 1 billion tokens, as representing New York City's spirit of innovation, diversity, and success. Accordi

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The White House unveiled a 160-page report that has electrified the cryptocurrency industry, outlining a bold vision to position the...