A Russian Su-57 crashed on July 23, with claims of Ukrainian cyber manipulation of air-defense systems. Confirmed facts are limited; significance is high.
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Signal: Europe Is Actually Shopping for Its Palantir Exit
European governments are actively procuring alternatives to Palantir, signaling a strategic move towards sovereignty and diversification in defense analytics.
How Canadian AI Expertise Is Shaping Europe’s Future
Cohere, a Toronto-based AI company, acquires Germany’s Aleph Alpha in a deal valued at $20B, aiming to shape Europe’s AI future with Canadian expertise.
Europe’s AI Ecosystem: Exploring New Vendors As Palantir Loses Ground
European governments are increasingly replacing Palantir with local vendors for intelligence and defense systems, signaling a shift in sovereignty concerns.
New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
New York has enacted the nation’s first statewide moratorium on new data center construction, citing environmental concerns and infrastructure strain.
LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire
Los Angeles Police Department’s contract with Flock, a major surveillance camera provider, has expired, raising questions about future surveillance policies.
Behind the Blog: With Blogs Like These, Who Needs a Private Jet
A recent blog reveals increased private jet travel among tech insiders, raising questions about privacy, privilege, and environmental impact.
California Bans ‘Sell by’ Labels, Hoping to Cut Food Waste
California has officially banned ‘sell by’ labels on food products to help cut food waste, marking a significant policy change aimed at environmental and economic benefits.
Is Israel’s ‘buffer zone’ inside Lebanon an attempt to grab gas reserves?
Israel’s recent establishment of a buffer zone in southern Lebanon raises questions about potential territorial and resource ambitions, including gas reserves.
Asian Americans push for wider share of the spotlight as US celebrates 250
Asian Americans are campaigning for increased recognition and representation as the US marks its 250th anniversary, highlighting ongoing underrepresentation.