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News & Articles By Laura Harris
03/11/2026
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By Laura Harris
Air Taxi Trials Approved in 26 States Under Federal Pilot Program
Federal Program Clears Path for Summer Air Taxi Trials The U.S. Department of Transportation has approved a pilot program to test electric air taxis in 26 states, with trials scheduled to begin this summer, federal officials announced. The program aims to accelerate the integration of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into the national […]
03/11/2026
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By Laura Harris
New York bill proposes age checks for internet-enabled devices
New York Senate Bill S08102, introduced by Andrew Gounardes, proposes requiring internet-connected devices to verify users’ ages before they can fully access their devices and apps. The bill would require device manufacturers, operating system providers, and app stores to conduct “age assurance” at device activation and share a user’s age category with apps through a […]
03/07/2026
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By Laura Harris
After a century in readers’ hands, the mass market paperback nears extinction
After nearly a century in circulation, the mass market paperback, once America’s most affordable and widely distributed book format, is nearing extinction as sales continue to collapse. According to Circana BookScan, annual unit sales plunged from 131 million in 2004 to 21 million in 2024, an 84% drop, with about 15 million copies sold through […]
03/02/2026
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By Laura Harris
Proposed 2,100-acre Texas AI data center sparks outrage over threat to Dinosaur Valley State Park
NRG Energy plans a massive AI data center and optional natural gas power plant on 2,100 to 2,600 acres near Dinosaur Valley State Park, including 27 buildings totaling roughly eight million square feet. The site is home to preserved dinosaur footprints and critical wildlife habitat, including the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler, raising fears of irreversible ecological […]
03/01/2026
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By Laura Harris
Fintech firm Block to cut nearly half its workforce as founder Jack Dorsey cites shift to AI
Block, Inc. announced it will lay off more than 4,000 employees, nearly half its workforce, as it pivots toward AI-driven operations, reducing staff from over 10,000 to under 6,000. Co-founder Jack Dorsey said the decision was not due to financial trouble but reflects a structural shift toward AI tools and smaller, flatter teams. While companies […]
02/24/2026
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By Laura Harris
U.S. senators promote digital freedom for Iran while backing surveillance at home
A bipartisan group of senators, including Lindsey Graham, James Lankford, Jacky Rosen and Cory Booker, is backing federal funding to help Iranians bypass government censorship using VPNs and encryption tools. Supporters say the initiative would promote internet freedom abroad by enabling people in restrictive regimes to access uncensored information and communicate securely. Critics argue that […]
02/19/2026
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By Laura Harris
Google report: Foreign cyber groups target U.S. defense industrial base
A Feb. 10 report by Google Threat Intelligence warns that the U.S. defense industrial base is facing sustained cyberattacks from China, Russia and North Korea, with China-linked actors posing the most active threat. Chinese cyber-espionage groups have targeted more defense and aerospace organizations over the past two years than any other state-backed actors, often exploiting […]
02/01/2026
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By Laura Harris
World Sight Day highlights growing concern over digital eye strain in the workplace
Eye health experts are highlighting the rise of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) as World Sight Day approaches, driven by prolonged screen use in the modern workplace. The average U.S. worker spends about seven hours daily on computers, with CVS causing symptoms such as blurred vision, dry eyes and headaches. Experts recommend preventive steps including proper […]
01/18/2026
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By Laura Harris
Grok faces global bans over sexualized deepfake images; ChatGPT named in lawsuits alleging deadly harm
Governments are moving to ban or restrict Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok over its role in generating sexualized deepfake images, with actions taken or threatened in countries including Malaysia, Indonesia and the United Kingdom. The swift crackdown on Grok contrasts with the response to ChatGPT, which is currently facing at least eight lawsuits alleging it […]
01/16/2026
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By Laura Harris
Democratic senators urge Apple and Google to ban X over AI-generated images
Democratic senators (Wyden, Lujan, Markey) demand Apple and Google remove X’s Grok AI from their app stores, citing concerns over non-consensual AI-generated images, including depictions of minors. The lawmakers argue Grok violates Google Play and Apple’s policies against child exploitation and offensive content, threatening the platforms’ credibility if they fail to act. The three senators […]
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