The US Drone Ban Just Got Real, And It’s a Mess
A new FCC regulation has banned all newly introduced foreign-made drones from the US market. This extends far beyond DJI, leaving consumers with dwindling options and older technology.
Category: Policy
Xi Jinping’s AI Boast: A Look at China’s 2025 Tech Wins
In his 2025 New Year’s address, Xi Jinping touted China’s AI and chip advancements. The year saw Deepseek’s R1 model rival OpenAI and a major US acquisition of a Chinese AI startup.
The FCC Just Banned New Foreign Drones. Here’s What Happens Now.
The FCC has officially banned new drones and critical components made in foreign countries, citing unacceptable national security risks. This follows a Congressional defense bill deadline from December 23.
Google’s Killing Its Free Dark Web Scanner. Here’s What to Do.
Google is discontinuing its free dark web monitoring tool for all users. Scans stop in January 2026, and the report vanishes completely by mid-February. But you’re not out of options.
The EU Wants to Track Your VPN. Here’s What That Means.
A new EU proposal targets VPNs and messaging apps, demanding they log user metadata like location and IP addresses. The move, part of the “ProtectEU” strategy, could make no-log VPN services illegal in Europe. A legislative proposal is expected by June 2026.
The Messy State vs. Federal AI Fight Just Got Real
The push for state-level AI regulation is colliding with calls for a single federal framework. Investors argue a patchwork of laws would cripple innovation, but some policymakers are moving ahead anyway.
Feds Bust Smuggling Ring as Trump OKs Nvidia Chip Sales to China
US authorities have charged three businessmen with smuggling Nvidia’s advanced AI chips to China. The crackdown comes amid a major policy shift, with former President Trump approving the sale of H200 GPUs to China under new terms.
Tech’s Power Brokers, Data Disasters, and CEO Regrets
David Sacks, Trump’s AI and crypto advisor, is under fire for policies that benefit his own investments. Meanwhile, South Korea investigates a leak of 34 million Coupang user records, and ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger airs some serious dirty laundry.
UK’s New Cyber Resilience Bill Takes Aim at Rising Threats
The UK is pushing forward with comprehensive cybersecurity legislation as attacks on essential services escalate. The bill would require operators of critical infrastructure to meet tougher security standards and report threats earlier.
Lawmakers Push CFPB to Keep Financial Data Flowing
Representatives are pushing the CFPB to maintain consumer choice in financial data sharing as it rewrites Rule 1033. They want the bureau to use existing Gramm-Leach-Bliley standards rather than creating new requirements.