Brands are shifting from traditional SEO to AI-driven answer engine optimization as chatbots become the new digital influencers shaping consumer decisions.
AI Super PACs Are Battling Over Regulation — And the Stakes Are Massive
Anthropic has committed $20 million to a super PAC promoting stricter AI safety rules, while OpenAI-backed groups push for federal-first regulation. The political battle over AI governance is escalating.
Elon Musk Wants to Build an AI Factory on the Moon — and Launch Satellites with a Giant Catapult
Elon Musk unveiled a vision to build a lunar AI satellite factory powered by a mass driver launch system. The strategy merges xAI and SpaceX in a bold move toward orbital computing infrastructure.
Musk’s Starlink Blocks Russian Troops’ Internet Access at Ukraine’s Request
Starlink has restricted access to its satellite internet network after Ukraine requested action against unauthorized Russian use. Russian troops reported communication outages affecting both frontline coordination and drone operations. Analysts say the move could significantly disrupt Russian military capabilities while reinforcing Ukraine’s technological advantage.
Bollywood Revives a Taj Mahal Conspiracy — and Pushes It Into the Mainstream
A new Bollywood film has brought long-discredited conspiracy theories about the Taj Mahal into mainstream culture. By framing revisionist claims as suppressed history, the movie reflects broader nationalist narratives and raises concerns among historians about misinformation, communal tension and the erosion of India’s pluralistic past.
Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to an End Amid a Global Rush for New Weapons
The expiration of the New START treaty marks the collapse of decades of nuclear arms control, unleashing a global wave of rearmament. As the United States, Russia, and China expand and modernize their arsenals, allies question security guarantees and proliferation risks rise worldwide.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Hidden Trail Through Silicon Valley
This investigation examines newly released documents detailing how Jeffrey Epstein continued investing in Silicon Valley start-ups and venture funds after his conviction, revealing deep ethical failures across the tech ecosystem.
Major Business Leaders Surface in Newly Released Epstein Files
The release of millions of Epstein-related documents has revealed references to some of the world’s most powerful business leaders. While the files show emails, notes and disputed claims, they largely illustrate Epstein’s expansive network rather than evidence of criminal conduct.
Indonesia Lifts Ban on Elon Musk’s Grok After Safeguards Against Misuse
Indonesia has conditionally lifted its ban on Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after the company pledged new safeguards against misuse. The move follows similar reversals by Malaysia and the Philippines and highlights growing global scrutiny over generative AI and digital ethics.
Blue Origin Puts Space Tourism on Hold to Focus on NASA’s Return to the Moon
Blue Origin has announced a two-year pause in New Shepard space tourism flights to focus on its role in NASA’s Artemis program. The move highlights a strategic shift away from suborbital tourism toward lunar exploration and government-backed space missions.
