‘The Wild Robot’ VFX Studio STIM Sets Canary Islands Operation, Planning to Create More Than 100 Jobs
French animation and visual effects company STIM – whose credits include “The Wild Robot,” “The Garfield Movie” and “Coyote vs. Acme” – is opening a production center in Spain’s Canary Islands, with plans to create more than 100 jobs as it expands its European operations. STIM Tenerife is set to begin operating in August and […]
Chip firm priced as China's most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platform
The outsized premium was due in part to offshore investors who, locked out of the highly anticipated listings, turned to crypto for a parallel market.
Alphabet wächst weiter zweistellig, aber auch die Ausgaben steigen deutlich
Der Google-Konzern übertrifft die Erwartungen erneut. Umsatz und Gewinne legen deutlich zu, doch die Investitionen 2026 übersteigen 200 Milliarden US-Dollar.
Clarity Act Mired In Debate Over Whether to Bar President From Selling Crypto
Democrats and Republicans are haggling about the Clarity Act, a major bill pushed by the crypto industry, as it moves closer to a Senate vote.
IBM lowers full-year forecast after earnings warning
IBM is now looking to improve productivity with artificial intelligence, including with a new coding tool called Bob.
Tesla’s profits plunge as Musk’s carmaker uses discounts to boost sales
Capital expenditures more than doubled as company accelerates pivot to AI and robots
China’s Bank Wealth Products Face Scrutiny Over Yield Displays
A recent investigation found some institutions highlight selective short-term returns while using inconsistent metrics that can make products harder to compare.
The June Heat Wave Cost The U.K. Economy Over $1.5 Billion
New research proves "it makes sense to invest in adaptations."
Knowledge workers judge AI governance
Research finds that knowledge workers now evaluate companies less on what AI can do and more on the transparency and accountability behind how it’s deployed.
When You Run Out Of Law, Reach For ‘Absurd’ — See Also
DOJ Files Childish Brief, Begs Judge Not To Take Its Allowance: The $1,000 a day fine Todd Blanche would really like to avoid. Heartbreaking: DOJ Lawyers Used To Have To Follow Ethics Rules : While the current DOJ argues that government lawyers should be immune from professional responsibility, over 500 former Justice Department attorneys filed a brief explaining that they never had issues serving the government ethically . So Much For Nothing To Hide : House Oversight threatens Alan Dershowitz
In First School Visit, President Urges Atlanta Crowd to Support ‘Trump Accounts’
MARIETTA, Ga. — In his first public school visit since taking office last year, President Donald Trump stopped at an Atlanta-area high school Wednesday to promote his administration’s effort to kickstart savings accounts for the nation’s children. For decades, he said, Washington politicians gave young people “nothing but debt,” he said. “The government is finally […]
Biglaw Firm With A Stellar Rep On Associate Compensation
More interesting might be who was left off the list. The post Biglaw Firm With A Stellar Rep On Associate Compensation appeared first on Above the Law .
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs
The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments.
Naval Postgraduate School launches AI supercomputer in first for military
The Monterey, Calif-based naval command will use the powerful Nvidia DGX GB300 AI supercomputer to train students in how and when to employ such technologies.
ServiceNow CEO defends the company's relevancy, touting a kill switch for rogue AI agents
ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott said the company is becoming increasingly important as businesses deploy more autonomous AI agents.
White House official accuses Chinese startup of distilling Anthropic model, accessing banned Nvidia chips
A top White House official accused a Chinese startup on Wednesday of improperly using Anthropic's latest model and accessing restricted Nvidia chips to develop its new Kimi model. Michael Kratsios, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, said the administration has information that Moonshot AI distilled Anthropic's Fable to produce...
The Next President Should Throw Open The Gates Of Trade To BYD And Other Electric Automakers
The risk-reward numbers are pretty clear on this. The post The Next President Should Throw Open The Gates Of Trade To BYD And Other Electric Automakers appeared first on Above the Law .
Trump Administration Moves to Stop Collecting Demographic Data on U.S. Workers After 60 Years
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has voted to end a 60-year old requirement for employers to submit such data on their workforces.
Google burns through $6bn in cash as AI spending climbs again
Search giant says it will commit up to $205bn to AI investments in 2026
Uber founder Travis Kalanick raises $1.7bn for new start-up
Andreessen Horowitz and the ride-hailing group join funding round
Shaken, Soaked and Seasick: What It’s Like to Survive ‘The Odyssey’ in 4DX
There’s no question that seeing Christopher Nolan’s epic “The Odyssey” in 70mm and Imax – or both – is an expansive and breathtaking experience. But for cinephiles who have already checked off those formats on their list, what’s it like to watch the Matt Damon-starring, three-hour blockbuster in 4DX? The seat-rumbling, water-spritzing technology, available in […]
Here's how Jim Cramer says to approach the earnings season's 'ball of confusion'
CNBC's Jim Cramer urged investors not to overreact to earnings season volatility, saying short-term market moves often defy conventional logic.
Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments
Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in cloud computing.
A Class Action Lawsuit Will Determine Whether Nintendo Customers Are Entitled To Tariff Refunds
The issue isn't quite as simple as it seems. The post A Class Action Lawsuit Will Determine Whether Nintendo Customers Are Entitled To Tariff Refunds appeared first on Above the Law .
Minor drops lawsuit against Meta alleging social media harm of trial
A minor who sued multiple social media companies over claims that he suffered mental health problems due to his use of their platforms has dropped his lawsuit against Meta, just days before the case was set to go to trial in California. The plaintiff identified only as “R.K.C.” had brought claims against YouTube, Meta, Snap...
A new, British CCA enters the fray at the Farnborough airshow
Breaking Defense brings you the latest from Day 3 at Farnborough.
House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Spending Bill
The nearly party line vote moves the unusually contentious measure forward after it earlier stalled in both chambers of Congress.
Matt Damon Still Can’t Believe He Was Ketanji Brown Jackson’s College Scene Partner
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's college memories gave the actor a story he'll never stop telling. The post Matt Damon Still Can’t Believe He Was Ketanji Brown Jackson’s College Scene Partner appeared first on Above the Law .
Darren Aronofsky’s AI Studio Primordial Soup Raising $15 Million
Darren Aronofsky has showcased the work his new AI-forward studio Primordial Soup can do. Now he wants more money to do it. The company disclosed in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing last week that it was seeking to raise $15 million in cash in exchange for equity in the studio. The filing lists Aronofsky […]
Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that’s dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
Democratic Texas governor's race nominee Gina Hinojosa is focusing on artificial intelligence data centers as a key issue in her campaign against Republican Gov.
House passes 2027 NDAA while measure remains stalled in the Senate
“[There are] provisions in this bill that some folks disagree with, but understand that this is just a single step in a long process,” House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said on the chamber floor today.
Most federal cybersecurity reporting rules are duplicative, study finds
The Government Accountability Office looked at 117 rules across 37 agencies and found 70% had reporting requirements that were overlapping. The post Most federal cybersecurity reporting rules are duplicative, study finds appeared first on CyberScoop .
White House accuses Chinese AI developer of IP theft
Tech policy leadership in the White House say Moonshot AI illegally trained its model off of Anthropic’s Fable.
Energy Department demos Genesis Mission platform
Around 278 teams will gain access to the platform, including agentic frameworks and high-performance computing, among other resources. The post Energy Department demos Genesis Mission platform appeared first on FedScoop .
Senate Democrats Reintroduce Supreme Court Term Limits Bill, And The Polling Has Never Been Friendlier
Popular with Republican voters, not so much with Republican Senators... The post Senate Democrats Reintroduce Supreme Court Term Limits Bill, And The Polling Has Never Been Friendlier appeared first on Above the Law .
OpenAI’s rogue agents are a wake-up call to risks posed by artificial intelligence | Shakeel Hashim
Hacking of Hugging Face shows we do not seem to have reliable ways to curb extremely powerful AI systems Last week Hugging Face – a company that hosts artificial intelligence models and datasets – was hacked . After it reported the incident to law enforcement, few would have predicted what came next: the culprits were revealed to be AI agents from OpenAI, which had broken out of containment and were acting of their own accord. Shakeel Hashim is the editor of Transformer , a publication about the
Extension of CISA 2015 info-sharing protections passes as part of House’s defense bill
A 10-year renewal of the cybersecurity information-sharing law known as CISA 2015 passed as part of the House's fiscal 2027 defense authorization bill.
Mercedes risks US sales ban under Senate China bill
Commerce panel approves legislation barring companies with significant Chinese ownership from US market
Trump administration to shift R&D funding from academia to individual scientists
The Trump administration announced it plans to shift some of the $200 billion in annual funding for research and development away from academic institutions to focus on individual scientists. In a memo released Tuesday, Michael Kratisos, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, argued the framework put forth following World...
Willkie Farr And OpenAI Building Proprietary AI Named After Guy Who Would Not Have Cut A Deal With Trump
The firm's AI platform is called Wendell after Wendell Willkie. They could do with some of his advice. The post Willkie Farr And OpenAI Building Proprietary AI Named After Guy Who Would Not Have Cut A Deal With Trump appeared first on Above the Law .