White House Mulls De Minimis Bitcoin Tax Exemption
🇺🇸The White House declares its exploring de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin "to make crypto payments easier." https://t.co/zqdTKEwcHB
AI Proliferation Outpaces Oversight, Security, and Accountability
Pentagon: 100K AI agents deployed. Not piloting. Anthropic: $200B locked into one cloud. EU AI Act: softened but August deadline holds. Vibe-coded apps: live corporate data leaks. Four floors. Zero named owners at most companies. https://t.co/S0lg8Axond
Congressman Proposes Bitcoin Reserve, Eliminates Capital Gains Tax
A U.S. congressman has introduced a new strategic Bitcoin reserve bill and said there will be no capital gains on BTC. BULLISH 🚀 https://t.co/9nqrBjFOEp
Testing Future-Ready Anti-Flood Road Technology
Testing the Ultimate Anti-Flood Road: A Glimpse of the Future by @EmmyGisa3 #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology https://t.co/zZtb4DL4az
Road Safety Hinges on Design, Not Autonomous Cars
Once again, Waymo and/or its competitors will slot into whatever vehicle-control regime a particular city/ state government has devised. Waymo by itself is not going to make complex urban transportation systems safer or not. What makes city roads safer is...
Data Security Stalls AI-Driven Government Decision Advantage
Unleashing AI across the US government: The data security challenge holding back decision advantage https://t.co/tqboSraG83 https://t.co/KTPh26EoKy
China Unveils Comprehensive AI Agent Regulatory Framework
Critical new policy framework around AI agents released by CAC, NDRC, MIIT. A short thread. 🧵 https://t.co/gGNMwIesNM
London Urges UK Tech to Build Digital Verification Network
City of London calls UK tech firms to set up digital verification network https://t.co/oBpIOdWJWW This is exactly what was proposed by the TechUK/APAC working group that I co-chaired approximately a thousand years ago (it feels like). https://t.co/0MqQctxXpK
Regulators Must Use Crypto to Craft Effective Policies
Government officials need to be able to hold Bitcoin. Hold stablecoins. Open a crypto account. 🪙 If the people writing the rules can't use the thing, you don't get good policy. You get policy written by tourists. ~ Faryar Shirzad view https://t.co/Mwr3RXyd81
Privacy‑Preserving Symptom Check‑Ins Accelerate Outbreak Detection
This is the hard part of travel- and event-linked public health events: People disperse before symptoms appear. A cruise, flight, conference, camp, or large gathering may be over — but the signal emerges days later, scattered across states and countries. We need better...
Sweden Pulls EV Truck Incentives, Threatens Europe's Progress
Swedish government seems to think electric does not deserve support, while arguably the best public charging network for trucks in Europe might be in Sweden, every tax incentive is now gone if I understand Magnus Nilsson correctly probably the end of...
AI Outpaces Regulators; Calls for Stronger Oversight Grow
The AI industry may be moving faster than governments can respond. Paul Tudor Jones says the U.S. is already late on AI regulation, especially around deepfakes and verification standards. The mood is changing quickly. Even many inside the AI ecosystem now appear...
White House Finally Embraces AI Oversight I Advocated
Happy to see that The White House has finally realized that the Andreessen-Sacks zero regulation approach to AI was going to blow up in the their face. Also glad to see them finally consider the kind of oversight that I...
AI Enables Warrantless Mass Surveillance of Americans
AI is supercharging the ability to warrantlessly spy on Americans on a massive scale. https://t.co/DRUOdtx6Ji
NHTSA’s Stricter ADAS Screening Sets Autonomous Approval Blueprint
Glad NHTSA is screening these systems more carefully. Not all ADAS systems were created equal. Many are just plain unsafe. This is also a blueprint for what federal approval of fully autonomous vehicles could look like.
White House Plans Pre‑Vetting Frontier AI, Critics Oppose
The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order to pre-vet frontier AI models before release; we wrote up the case against it yesterday https://t.co/gQ079tDh8O #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology #Tech #TechNews https://t.co/OTrmppLHvT
Skip European Border Chaos with Free EES Guide
Want to skip the immigration chaos at the European border? 👉 Comment EES for my free guide. Europe just rolled out the new Entry/Exit System (EES), and travelers are waiting in hours-long lines. My free guide breaks down what to expect, which line...
UK Leads Self‑Driving Rollout with Agile Regulation
Spoke with 𝐙𝐃𝐅 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧 (leading German🇩🇪 television programme) on how is the UK standing out as a leader in #selfdriving vehicle rollout... By focussing on technology approval, as well as creating a legal framework for passenger mobility services in an agile...
JNEO Lands $1.2M MBTA Order, yet Remains Undervalued
#JNEO won a $1.2m Purchase Order for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority in Boston. ShareScope only showing fwd p/e 12.7; strip out cash and it's quite a low rating. I don't hold.
Student Hacks Taiwan High‑speed Rail Emergency Brakes, Reveals Security Flaw
Taiwan High-Speed Rail Emergency Braking Hack: How a Student Stopped the Trains and Exposed a Major Security Gap https://t.co/cm5YFfXz6V #BreakingNews https://t.co/9NARg5dGhP
Colorado Launches Tool to Accelerate Disaster Recovery
Coloradans have seen more than our fair share of natural disasters, and this tool will help families in their darkest hours recover faster and stronger. By providing a step-by-step guide and connecting people with resources, Coloradans, families, communities, and businesses...
States Transition From Assistive to Autonomous AI, Says Tennessee CIO
NASCIO 2026 Midyear: States Shift From AI That Assists to AI That Acts, Tennessee CIO Says https://t.co/D0oS5JYk6g https://t.co/xmroPzAtsb
Priority Network Keeps First Responders Connected During Congestion
Congestion doesn’t pause for emergencies. Having served as a public safety director, I know emergency responders depend on reliable communications. T-Priority dedicates priority access to first responder traffic so dispatch stays in control. @T_Priority Partner https://t.co/HB8vF8jR14
NERC Compliance Essential for National Energy Security
Op-ed: NERC compliance is critical to national energy security #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/cCDbZUXhEo
Infrastructure Security Upgrades only Happen with New Trains
Great roundtable last week with a group of CISOs from transportation and critical infrastructure. One of them said cybersecurity improvements only happen when they buy new trains. That is the real story of critical infrastructure security. Not the threat landscape, not...
China Deploys Drones for High‑Rise Firefighting
China Unveils #Drone Firefighting Tech for High-Rise Rescue and Fire Control by @MarchUnofficial #Innovation #EmergingTech #Technology #Tech #TechForGood https://t.co/BmZADitnoB
Swarm Satellites Distinguish Space Weather, Boost Early Warnings
Swarm satellites are enabling precise differentiation between electromagnetic signals from space weather and natural hazards, advancing early-warning systems and improving the resilience of critical infrastructure. spaceweather
CFTC Deploys AI, Makes Exchanges First Defense
JUST IN: Michael Selig said the CFTC is using AI to monitor derivatives markets, with exchanges as the first line of defense under its self-certification process.
FCC Revocation Misjudged: Starlink Meets Speed Targets
Under President Biden, the FCC revoked an $885 million award that Starlink won to provide high-speed Internet to millions of Americans. Back then, the agency claimed that it was revoking the award because it was unlikely that Starlink could provide 100/20...
Governments Should Adopt Open‑Source Sovereign AI
More governments and public agencies should use HF and open-source AI in general. Let’s go sovereign AI!
US Gov to Pre‑Approve Google, Microsoft, xAI Models
Google, Microsoft, and xAI will allow the US government to review their new AI models. The Center for AI Standards and Innovation will now evaluate new models before they’re released publicly https://t.co/esafvxPaCb
AI as New Civic Interface: Risk and Opportunity
Faster than many realize, AI is becoming the primary interface through which we form beliefs and participate in democratic self-governance. This shift could further strain already fragile institutions, but it could also help address problems like polarization and declining civic...
Google, Microsoft, xAI to Share AI Models with Trump
JUST IN: Google, Microsoft, and xAI agree to share early AI models with Trump administration for security review
World Rushes to Enforce ID, Threatening VPN Anonymity
There’s something ominous about the speed with which the entire world has marched to require identification on platforms and, as I expected, begin the process of banning anonymous VPNs.
Edge AI Surges as Cloud Monopoly Fades
The cloud just lost its monopoly. Blaize + Winmate: $15M deal to run AI on naval vessels, disaster zones, border ops: no internet required. Edge AI market: $11.8B today → $56.8B by 2030. AI is going where the cloud can't follow. https://t.co/iZ7DCKLPrB
Bank of Italy Pushes EU to Assess Tokenized Euro Payments
JUST IN: Bank of Italy urges EU to evaluate a tokenized version of Europe’s euro payments system.
Smart Traffic Lights: The Next Digital Upgrade
#WhatsNext? How about a digital upgrade to our good old traffic lights? Your thoughts? (GiGadgets) https://t.co/k7xCQrMb4m
FCC Mandates Stricter Vetting for All New Robocall Providers
The FCC is expanding our crackdown on illegal robocalls. We just voted on a proposal that would require enhanced vetting before any provider can onboard new callers. These enhaced “Know-Your-Customer” regulations are part of a broader FCC effort to combat illegal calls....
EU Satellite Data Shifts to Homegrown Sources by 2025
.@eusatcen, which provides satellite imagery-based security/defense reports to EU governments, is moving to center stage as @defis_eu & @esa prepare intelligence, surveillance & recon constellation. In 2011, only 8% of its data was from European sats. In 2025, it...
IRS AI Replacement Sparks Misinformation; Verify Tax Advice
⚠️ The IRS cut 25% of its staff and replaced them with AI and we’re already seeing the consequences. We’ve been getting pushback from IRS agents citing incorrect information, and it’s concerning. AI scales misinformation fast. And when you act on bad...
China Deploys AI Robot Dogs for Wildfire Patrols
China Launches #AI-Powered #Robot Dog Patrols to Fight Wildfires by @DeepRobotics_CN #AI #Robotics #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/XN86gqgp99
House Pushes for IRS Call Metrics Transparency
Will we get more transparent reporting on #IRS phone call metrics? - House votes to make IRS publish call metrics online https://t.co/wyew79Zuuc via @GovExec
Grok: Daily Essential for Accurate Immigration Work
No doubt about it. I use Grok EVERY SINGLE DAY in my immigration day job, it is accurate, precise and up-to-date. Nothing comes close.
Fiber‑optic Vibrations Detect Train Faults and Track Hazards
Scientists have developed a way of analyzing the vibrations of existing fiber cables buried underground alongside railway tracks to successfully identify a number of issues associated with train safety, including faulty train wheels and broken sound barriers. https://spectrum.ieee.org/distributed-acoustic-sensing-trains-railways
England Trials AI to Decide Planning Applications
England is bringing AI into public decision-making. Councils will trial a tool from Google to help recommend whether to approve or reject planning applications. It marks a shift. AI is moving from advisory roles into processes that shape real-world outcomes. https://t.co/S88P3Q2SvJ @ft...
India's New Indigenous Alert System Sets Citizen‑First Standard
Got a test alert on all of my family members’ phones this morning. 🚨 Good to see India building indigenous instant-alert tech. In real emergencies, systems like these can be extremely valuable. Having experienced similar systems in other countries, I do feel...
India Conducts Nationwide Emergency Alert Test with Loud Tone
Indian government sent an emergency alter test to all phones with a loud alter sound. https://t.co/zjWg69iW2y
Pentagon Deepens Classified AI Partnerships for National Security
The U.S. defense strategy is moving deeper into AI. The Pentagon is expanding classified partnerships with tech companies, even as tensions with Anthropic continue. The direction is clear. AI is becoming embedded in national security at an operational level. https://t.co/pNdMm84egt @nytimes @julianbarnes
New Tech Streamlines Road Repair and Construction
#Innovation and new equipment makes road repair and road construction easier and more efficient. (GiGadgets) #Technology https://t.co/rHEGV9DjQT
Alberta’s Digital ID Plan Hidden Behind Test App
I hear the whole plan was to use the lists to make digital IDs for a sovereign Alberta. They wanted to have them ready for day 1. The app was all a test.