Science & Technology
Why a patchwork of state AI regulations could threaten U.S. innovation
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly in the United States, but one thing threatens the industry's growth: state regulations. In July 2025, 38 states passed about 100 AI measures, according to the National…
The new Luddites want to pump the brakes on driverless cars
As demand for self-driving services such as Waymo grows, so does evidence of their safety. The autonomous ride-hailing service reports astronomical reductions in motor vehicle–related crashes and injuries in its autonomous…
California’s aggressive regulations put burgeoning AI industry at risk
California has recently enacted a sweeping package of AI laws, positioning itself as a leader in state-level AI regulation. The focus is on safety, transparency, and specific use-cases like deep fakes and employment. The most…
iRobot faces bankruptcy after Elizabeth Warren helped kill Amazon merger
A struggling American manufacturer may soon face bankruptcy. This was not just the result of low sales, but of government regulators butting in. Online retail giant Amazon announced in August 2022 that it had agreed to…
Illinois’ ban on AI therapists like Ash and friend is misguided
Artificial intelligence is evolving fast. Large language models such as ChatGPT and Gemini can write papers and code, make quirky art, and attempt deep research and complex problem-solving. Now, AI is venturing into a more…
Federal radiation rules are stalling nuclear power
Unreasonably strict radiation exposure limits are holding back nuclear power development, according to a July report from Idaho National Laboratory (INL) researchers. The report challenges the current model for radiation…
How Larry the cat became a widely cited researcher
Google Scholar is a wonderful research resource. The free service covers a huge amount of the global scientific publishing enterprise, encompassing peer-reviewed articles, books, reports, conference papers, and preprints.…
Supreme Court declines to address Section 230 in two cases for this term
The U.S. Supreme Court's new term began this week. In addition to the cases the court announced it would take up, it also declined many others, including two that asked the justices to consider and potentially reevaluate…
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