Trump and tech: After 100 days
Continuity, institutions, and political cycles Participants generally agreed that despite shifts in leadership or political rhetoric, key institutions in the digital governance space exhibit a strong degree of continuity. Core…
4chan returns after major cyberattack
Despite upgrading some hardware in 2024, 4chan was still relying on outdated servers when a hacker breached its systems. After suffering what it called a ‘catastrophic’ cyberattack earlier this month,…
GPT-4o update rolled back over user discomfort
New guardrails and user testing are being introduced to prevent future tone issues in ChatGPT. OpenAI has reversed a recent update to its GPT-4o model after users reported that the…
Trump eases auto tariffs amid industry concerns
Ford, GM, and Stellantis welcome Trump’s tariff rollback as a step forward, though supply chain challenges remain. President Donald Trump has signed executive orders easing his controversial 25% tariffs on…
UK and US join forces to promote responsible cryptocurrency adoption
International cooperation is essential for success, with both countries aiming to set groundbreaking regulatory standards for the crypto industry. The United Kingdom and the United States are set to strengthen…
OpenAI’s CEO Altman confirms rollback of GPT-4o after criticism
Following backlash, OpenAI restores GPT-4o’s previous version and vows to avoid disingenuous praise in future. OpenAI has reversed a recent update to its GPT-4o model after users complained it had…
SEC closes PayPal stablecoin probe with no action
PYUSD saw a 75% rise in supply this year, with new rewards and a Coinbase deal pushing adoption. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its investigation into PayPal’s…