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Monday, May 18

Eric Schmidt sits with his hands crossed and looks ahead. He is wearing a black suit, a white shirt, and a hot pink polka-dot tie. In the background is a blue screen that features different shades of blue.
TechMay 18, 2026

Tech Elites Met With Jeers as Students Confront Reality of AI Disruption

University students across the country are openly rebelling against tech industry leaders who attempt to gloss over the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence on their future careers.

Tuesday, May 12

Ursula von der Leyen introducing EU plans for children's online safety
TechMay 12, 2026

EU Bureaucrats Move to Impose Sweeping Social Media Bans on Minors

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is spearheading a push for strict social media age restrictions across the EU, aiming to implement bans and mandatory verification systems for minors.

Netflix logo shown on a smartphone screen, with the platform and its rows of film and TV shows shown blurred in the background behind it.
TechMay 12, 2026

Texas Attorney General Sues Netflix for Spying on Children and Adults

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company violated state law by secretly tracking user activity and exploiting children's data for profit.

Friday, May 8

Mark Hamill, suited and wearing sunglasses, attends the Film Independent Spirit Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles in February
TechMay 8, 2026

White House hammers Mark Hamill for 'sick' post depicting Trump in a grave

The White House condemned actor Mark Hamill as a 'sick individual' after he shared an AI-generated image of Donald Trump in a shallow grave, citing the incident as part of a pattern of violent rhetoric that has fueled assassination attempts

Wednesday, May 6

Apple CEO Tim Cook on a dark stage with a neon Apple logo behind him. He is wearing a blue polo sweater, black jeans and white sneakers and gesturing his hands, while three other people on stage look at him.
TechMay 6, 2026

Apple Shells Out $250 Million to Settle Deceptive AI Marketing Lawsuit

Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company misled consumers with false advertising regarding its 'Apple Intelligence' features.

Wednesday, April 29

Punching bags with the faces of Musk and Altman seen outside of court
TechApril 29, 2026

Elon Musk takes on 'Scam Altman' in high-stakes battle over OpenAI's integrity

Elon Musk has taken the stand in a California trial, accusing OpenAI leadership of betraying their charitable mission to enrich themselves, while the company claims the lawsuit is merely a retaliatory move from a disgruntled competitor.

Sunday, April 26

Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.
TechApril 26, 2026

Secret Service Thwarts Armed Assailant at Correspondents' Dinner

A dangerous individual armed with multiple weapons was neutralized by Secret Service agents after attempting to storm a security checkpoint at the White House correspondents' dinner.

Saturday, April 25

Alex Karp, wearing a blue suit and shirt, speaks on a stage against a dark blue backdrop
TechApril 25, 2026

Tech Titan Challenges 'Woke' Orthodoxy as Palantir Gains Ground in UK Public Sector

Palantir CEO Alex Karp has ignited a firestorm by rejecting cultural relativism and calling for a return to Western strength, even as his company deepens its essential role in UK government operations.

Friday, April 24

Back view of a wolf walking down a road near an intersection
TechApril 24, 2026

Man arrested after AI hoax derails search for escaped zoo wolf

South Korean authorities have arrested a man for obstructing a government search operation by circulating an AI-generated photo of an escaped wolf.

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta's co-founder and chief executive, in a blue suit and red tie.
TechApril 24, 2026

Meta Axes Thousands of Jobs to Feed AI Spending Spree

Meta is cutting 10% of its workforce while simultaneously funneling a staggering $135 billion into AI development, marking a major shift in the company's operational priorities.

Michael Kratsios, a White House director and advisor on technology, speaking into a microphone at a podium, wearing a black suit jacket, white dress shirt and blue patterned neck tie. An American flag is positioned upright behind him.
TechApril 24, 2026

Beijing Caught Red-Handed Stealing American AI Innovation

The White House has launched a new initiative to protect American AI advancements from state-backed Chinese entities that are systematically stealing technology through malicious distillation campaigns.