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Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
13 hours ago

Democrats Warned Not to Upset Multi-Million Dollar AI Lobbyists, Even Though It'd Be a Slam Dunk With Voters

The Democratic party's strategy to appeal to conservative voters failed, leading to criticism of prioritizing donors over constituents.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist

Anthropic is selectively rolling out Mythos to assess its cyber capabilities with a few organizations, including potential government agencies.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist

Anthropic is selectively rolling out Mythos to assess its cyber capabilities with a few organizations, including potential government agencies.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Traders placed over $1bn in perfectly timed bets on the Iran war. What is going on?

Significant bets on geopolitical events have raised concerns about insider trading and regulatory enforcement in online betting markets.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Data expert stunned as latest election hints at bigger GOP losses this fall: "Absolute disaster" - LGBTQ Nation

Analilia Mejia's win with a nearly 20-point margin over Hathaway is significant, indicating strong voter support for Democrats in the current political climate.
US politics
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
1 day ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
#prediction-markets
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Media industry
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
#iran
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Vengeance for all': How Iran's Lego videos won narrative war against Trump

Iranian creators produce viral videos that critique US politics and history of global wars, using Lego animations to convey their message.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans

Washington miscalculated Iran's strategy, leading to a prolonged conflict with significant military, economic, and political costs.
World news
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Vengeance for all': How Iran's Lego videos won narrative war against Trump

Iranian creators produce viral videos that critique US politics and history of global wars, using Lego animations to convey their message.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans

Washington miscalculated Iran's strategy, leading to a prolonged conflict with significant military, economic, and political costs.
World news
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Iran threatens 'Stargate' AI data centers | TechCrunch

Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. data centers in response to ongoing military actions and threats from the United States.
US Elections
fromNature
3 days ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Iowa bill targets prediction markets and insider trading

The measure, known as Senate File 2494, is aimed at event-driven contracts and the online platforms where people buy and sell them. Lawmakers are pitching it as a way to bring structure and oversight to prediction-style markets that have grown exponentially in the past two years.
Law
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
Social media marketing
fromAxios
4 days ago

The first AI-era war is a "slopaganda" battle to control memes

AI-generated content is rapidly spreading propaganda, making it easier for influencers to adopt conspiracy theories.
Psychology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How we make decisions, and how to reach people who've already made up their minds

The Elaboration Likelihood Model explains how motivation and ability influence how people process persuasive information through central and peripheral routes.
#ai-governance
fromFortune
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Govern AI Before It Damages Your Brand

AI interactions directly shape brand perception, and customers attribute AI errors to the company rather than the algorithm, making AI governance essential for maintaining trust.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

AI cybersecurity capabilities require urgent international cooperation, AI godfather Bengio says | Fortune

Yoshua Bengio emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation in addressing AI's risks, particularly with the release of Anthropic's Mythos model.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Govern AI Before It Damages Your Brand

AI interactions directly shape brand perception, and customers attribute AI errors to the company rather than the algorithm, making AI governance essential for maintaining trust.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromAol
5 days ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago
Information security

Anthropic's Glasswing initiative raises questions for US cyber operations

Anthropic is prioritizing cybersecurity by withholding a powerful AI model and launching Project Glasswing to enhance defenses against AI-driven attacks.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What if we used AI to strengthen democracy? - Harvard Gazette

AI will reshape democracy by processing information, enabling both surveillance/control and tools that can strengthen fairness and resist abuse.
Marketing tech
fromAol
5 days ago

3 ways PR teams can understand how AI sees their brand

AI is reshaping brand perception, requiring PR teams to understand AI-generated narratives for effective communication strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Anthropic's Glasswing initiative raises questions for US cyber operations

Anthropic is prioritizing cybersecurity by withholding a powerful AI model and launching Project Glasswing to enhance defenses against AI-driven attacks.
fromThe Nation
19 hours ago

Drowning Out the Noise

On the morning of the Unite the Right rally, I lumbered down the staircase of a Catskills Airbnb rented for a bachelor party to learn that only hours before, a gang of white nationalists stormed the University of Virginia campus wielding Tiki torches and chanting, 'Jews will not replace us.'
Left-wing politics
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
1 day ago

Scoop: Bessent and Wiles met Anthropic's Amodei in sign of thaw

The White House meeting with Anthropic aimed to address AI technology challenges and explore collaboration opportunities.
#cybersecurity
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago
Information security

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Copy of Trump's Cyber Strategy Is a Strong Playbook, but It's All in the Execution

The National Cyber Strategy aims to enhance U.S. national security through aggressive defense and collaboration with the private sector.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Why Cybersecurity Stocks Look Built for the Next Big Spending Cycle

Cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are poised for growth amid rising cyber threats and the emergence of advanced AI technologies.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

Israel's bombardment of Lebanon is condemned as a violation of the UN Charter and calls for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.
#us-foreign-policy
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Even the neocons have turned against wars in the Middle East | Owen Jones

US involvement in the Middle East has fueled terrorism rather than being a response to it, according to influential figures like Robert Kagan.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Even the neocons have turned against wars in the Middle East | Owen Jones

US involvement in the Middle East has fueled terrorism rather than being a response to it, according to influential figures like Robert Kagan.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Netanyahu Says Trump Administration Updates Him Daily on Iran War - While It Keeps US Public in the Dark

Netanyahu claims daily updates from the Trump administration on the Iran war, despite U.S. officials withholding information from the public.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When Leaders Go to War, Their Psychology Goes With Them

Narcissistic leaders often emerge due to fragile egos, leading to decisions that prioritize self-preservation over the well-being of others.
Marketing tech
fromAcast
1 week ago

AI Governance Isn't a Barrier: It's Marketing's Growth Engine | Adspeak

AI is transforming marketing by enabling innovation through governance, clean data, and balancing automation with human creativity.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Guardian view on AI politics: US datacentre protests are a warning to big tech | Editorial

Voters across the political spectrum are uniting against big tech's influence, particularly regarding AI datacentres and their environmental impact.
Data science
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets

An email was sent to White House staff on 24 March, warning them against using insider information to place bets on prediction markets like Kalshi or Polymarket.
US Elections
#iran-war
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
World politics
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Margaret Brennan shows how to press for answers on a war with no clear plan - Poynter

A deal to end the war in Iran remains elusive, with growing unpopularity among Americans regarding the conflict.
World politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America': how the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power | Fortune

The Iran War has accelerated permanent structural shifts in the global economy, altering supply chains and geopolitical alliances significantly.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
World politics
fromPoynter
5 days ago

Margaret Brennan shows how to press for answers on a war with no clear plan - Poynter

A deal to end the war in Iran remains elusive, with growing unpopularity among Americans regarding the conflict.
World politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Good for Russia, good for China, bad for America': how the Iran war is reshaping global economies and power | Fortune

The Iran War has accelerated permanent structural shifts in the global economy, altering supply chains and geopolitical alliances significantly.
Science
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

When Satellite Data Becomes a Weapon

Satellite infrastructure in the Gulf is increasingly contested, affecting the reliability of information during conflicts.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

They feel true': political deepfakes are growing in influence even if people know they aren't real

Online content creators are fabricating people and images for propaganda and profit, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Groups Set Up to Shill AI and Data Centers Are Pouring Huge Sums of Money Into the Midterm Elections

Artificial intelligence faces significant public opposition, prompting tech-backed PACs to invest heavily in shaping voter perceptions ahead of the 2026 elections.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 days ago

GOP campaigns go all-in on AI, Dems not so much

Republicans are rapidly adopting AI tools for voter engagement, while Democrats remain cautious due to privacy concerns and skepticism about the technology.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Who is running US foreign policy? Varsha Gandikota and Jeremy Scahill

The conversation reveals that the ongoing conflict raises critical questions about the motivations behind US foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel's role in shaping military strategies.
World politics
World news
fromReadWrite
2 weeks ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Silicon Valley
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The Palantir guide to stopping World War III

Tech executives are increasingly integrating with the U.S. military through government contracts, leadership positions, and defense-focused startups, marking a shift from the industry's historical antiwar stance to active participation in weapons development and military operations.
#openai
fromFuturism
6 days ago
Artificial intelligence

OpenAI Staffers Horrified When Senior Leadership Hatched "Insane" Plan to Pit World Governments Against Each Other

OpenAI leaders proposed a controversial plan to leverage geopolitical tensions for profit, alarming staff and raising ethical concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

OpenAI Staffers Horrified When Senior Leadership Hatched "Insane" Plan to Pit World Governments Against Each Other

OpenAI leaders proposed a controversial plan to leverage geopolitical tensions for profit, alarming staff and raising ethical concerns.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

AI Is the New AIPAC

Corporate lobbies in American politics, like AIPAC and the emerging AI lobby, continuously adapt and influence elections despite pushback against their tactics.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

This Democracy Expert is Warning that ICE at the Airports is Absolutely a Dry Run for the Midterms

The United States is experiencing a rapid decline in democratic norms and institutions, with significant threats to upcoming elections.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Foolish Pollsters Are Now Just Asking AI What Voters Would Say in Response to Questions and Publishing It at Face Value

Axios mistakenly cited AI-generated polling data as human responses, highlighting risks of using simulations in opinion polling.
Psychology
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Damning Political Research Finds That the People With the Least Understanding Have the Most Confidence

People with the least political knowledge and right-wing views demonstrate the greatest overconfidence in their political understanding, exemplifying the Dunning-Kruger effect.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Rethinking Strategy in a Hyperpolitical World

Corporate decisions face intense public scrutiny for political implications, resulting in boycotts, revenue loss, reputational damage, and executive terminations, yet political engagement remains unavoidable for businesses.
fromAxios
1 month ago

AI policy's new power center

The biggest question is: What kind of business partner does the government want to be? They need the AI companies. The government's a superpower but here it's trying to jam a lot of policy. This reflects tension between government dependence on private AI firms and its desire to impose regulatory requirements through procurement mechanisms rather than traditional legislative channels.
US politics
Venture
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

What the Latest Policy and Tech Shifts Mean for National Security

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems require integrated, multi-layered defense architectures combining non-kinetic and kinetic responses rather than isolated legacy technologies, as modern autonomous drones render traditional electronic warfare ineffective.
Business intelligence
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Private Sector Intelligence Careers

Private-sector intelligence roles require public-sector analytic skills plus explicit training in cognitive tradecraft, decision support, and structured reasoning for business contexts.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

How do you track a war in real time?

Real-time open-source intelligence tools democratize military information access, fundamentally shifting narrative control and accountability in modern conflict reporting.
#data-sovereignty
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

The battle on the propaganda front intensifies

Iran employs asymmetric economic tactics against U.S.-Israeli military superiority while misinformation complicates public understanding of the conflict.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Hackers: Democracy's last line of cyber defense

The hacker mindset—analytical curiosity combined with systemic thinking—can defend democracy by creating decentralized communication tools that resist censorship and empower oppressed communities.
EU data protection
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

Sovereignty isn't a toggle feature

European cloud alternatives like Hetzner and Scaleway can deliver comparable performance and capabilities to AWS while significantly reducing costs, though they require greater operational responsibility and architectural commitment to sovereignty.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The War's Next Phase: Five Indicators That Matter Most

Military operations against symmetric targets succeed historically, but asymmetric threats like Shahed drones require adaptive branch plans rather than predetermined sequels.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

2026 diplomacy: own the data layer before the AI layer

Effective data infrastructure, not AI alone, determines whether government technology becomes a strategic advantage for diplomacy and constituents.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Trust, trade and the new data diplomacy

Data has become the defining currency of global power. The nations and organizations that can manage, protect, and share it responsibly will shape the future of economic resilience and international cooperation. In an era where artificial intelligence and digital interdependence connect every market and mission, the ability to build and maintain trust in data is now a central pillar of both commerce and diplomacy.
World news
US politics
fromEngadget
2 months ago

The CIA stops publishing The World Factbook

The US Central Intelligence Agency is ending The World Factbook, a long-running public reference that has existed in print and online since 1962.
World politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

A Political Risk Guru's Biggest Worry About Iran

Trump's Iran strikes lack clear objectives, risking unpredictable chaos in Iran and the region, mirroring past Middle East interventions that have produced unintended consequences.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Trump Administration's War on Data

The CIA World Factbook website has been shut down, removing a longstanding public global-data resource and reflecting an administration effort to curtail publicly available information.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

AI-Powered Disinformation Swarms Are Coming for Democracy

We are moving into a new phase of informational warfare on social media platforms where technological advancements have made the classic bot approach outdated,
US politics
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Is Trump's Board of Peace' an effort to curtail Europe's middle powers?

Most European countries declined to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza reconstruction, citing concerns about supplanting the United Nations and legitimacy.
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