Cornell University has agreed to pay $30 million to the federal government and invest another $30 million in agricultural technology research to restore roughly $250 million in frozen funding. The deal ends a months-long standoff that began in April when the Trump administration accused the universi
OpenAI’s CFO suggested government guarantees for AI financing, triggering immediate market panic and denials from leadership. The Trump administration confirmed no bailouts would be forthcoming as AI stocks continue their slide.
Nearly half of global STEM professionals are looking to leave the US due to current immigration policies. With H-1B visa fees skyrocketing to $100,000, American companies are struggling to retain top talent as international competition heats up.
Senators Hawley and Warner introduced legislation requiring companies to report AI-related layoffs. October job cuts hit 153,074, the highest in over 20 years. Machine learning engineers are the fastest-growing role while creative jobs decline.
Australia’s first state-based inquiry into pornography’s impacts rejects simple narratives, finding content isn’t inherently harmful. The report reveals young Australians first access porn around age 13, with accidental exposure happening even earlier at age 11 on average.
Lordstown, Ohio has officially banned all data center developments following a unanimous Village Council vote. The decision blocks a proposed $3.6 billion facility that would have spanned 1.65 million square feet. An attorney for the developer is already protesting the decision as unlawful.
A major international survey shows people are cautiously accepting of politicians using AI as a tool, but deeply resistant to handing over democratic decisions to machines. The research from the UK and Japan reveals clear red lines that could shape how AI enters political life. Trust in government a
The Trump administration’s 180-day FCPA enforcement pause ended early in June 2025 with new guidelines targeting cartels and national security threats. Yet recent cases against Liberty Mutual and Mexican nationals look like traditional corruption enforcement. The gap between policy promises and prac
Australia has expanded its pioneering social media ban for children under 16 to include Reddit and live-streaming platform Kick. The legislation takes effect December 10 and could result in fines up to A$50 million for tech companies that fail to prevent underage accounts.
China’s markets showed remarkable resilience despite the regional AI selloff, grinding higher after morning lows. The quiet implementation of US-China tariff reductions and a visiting US agriculture delegation flew under Western media radar.
