The Moral Of Anthropic’s Fable: Model Access Is Power
InnovationAIThe Moral Of Anthropic’s Fable: Model Access Is PowerByRon Schmelzer,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ron Schmelzer covers AI and data best practices at Forbes since 2018Follow AuthorJun 13, 2026, 11:15am EDTDario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, testifies during a US Senate Privacy, Technology, and the Law Subcommittee hearing on "Oversight of A.I.: Principles for Regulation," on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 25, 2023. (Photo by SA...
Bill Gates isn't happy with US govt taking stakes in Intel, IBM & other US companies
Bill Gates has raised concerns over the Trump administration taking equity stakes in Intel, IBM and other US companies, saying that the "rules of the game are pretty unclear right now." The Microsoft co-founder warned Washington could favour firms it owns over rivals with better technology. His comments come as Trump plans to meet AI executives from OpenAI, Anthropic and others to discuss similar government stakes.
PM Modi in Nice: India and France seek to strengthen long-standing strategic partnership
India and France are deepening their strategic partnership, evident in a renewed 10-year defence pact. Recent agreements include reciprocal officer deployments, technology transfer for naval Rafale jets, and expanded industrial cooperation with Safran. Joint military exercises like Shakti, Garuda, and Varuna underscore robust operational ties, extending to space and the Indo-Pacific.
Russians Alarmed By Ukraine’s Fence Post Drone Bomb
BusinessAerospace & DefenseRussians Alarmed By Ukraine’s Fence Post Drone BombByDavid Hambling,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a South London-based technology journalist, consultant and authorFollow AuthorJun 12, 2026, 06:28am EDTThe new Ukrainianbomb is a crude but effective bunker busterRussian Telegram Russian social media has been circulating images of a Ukrainian drone bomb which is square with a metal point like the ground spike...
Iran Adds Elon Musk's SpaceX, Starlink To Target List In Middle East: Report
Tehran believes Starlink technology and other Musk-link projects have been used to support US-Israel military operations in the region.
A New Trump Rule Threatens Research Behind Every American Industry
BusinessEnergyA New Trump Rule Threatens Research Behind Every American IndustryByKelly Fleming ,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Energy, Climate, and Transportation Technology and PolicyFollow AuthorJun 11, 2026, 01:18pm EDTA 412-Page Federal Rule Could Reshape American Science Forever. The Comment Period Closes in July 13, 2026.1950: A radiochemist at the Argonne National Laboratory working with radioactive materials. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Im...
BenQ Introduces New 120Hz Glossy 32-Inch Monitor Designed For Macs
InnovationConsumer TechBenQ Introduces New 120Hz Glossy 32-Inch Monitor Designed For MacsByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorJun 09, 2026, 08:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.With the rise and rise of Apple Mac popularity, many people are looking for a Ma...
BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says
Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countriesThe US added Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba, internet search provider Baidu and carmaker BYD to a list of companies it believes are aiding Beijing’s military, in a move that could inflame tensions between the countries.The long-awaited update released on Monday supersedes a list from early 2025, and comes less than a month after Donald Trump met China’s Xi Jinping on...
Labour accuses Badenoch of wanting to ‘turn clock back’ with plan to scrap public sector equality duty – UK politics live
Technology secretary says legal requirement that protects women, older people and others from workplace discrimination is ‘really important’Good morning. For the last week or so much of the media has been dominated by a debate triggered by the murder of Henry Nowak, and claims that video footage of the police handcuffing him as he was dying showed that the police cared more about an accusation of racism than they did about a stabbing. The judge who presided over the trial of Nowak’s killer did n...
Pentagon bans China's biggest car company, blames it for helping Chinese govt
The Pentagon has added major Chinese companies, including BYD, Alibaba, and Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies. This action, announced on June 9, 2026, prohibits these firms from receiving U.S. defense contracts. The Pentagon asserts these companies contribute to China's defense industrial base through affiliations with government ministries overseeing technology and industrial policy.
Kalshi and Polymarket prohibit affiliates from spreading election misinformation
Prediction market apps are doubling down on paid content creators denying election results, asking them to remove posts or lose sponsorshipPopular online prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket will prohibit paid creators and affiliates from denying election results, NPR reports, as online creators spread misinformation about California’s election.In a social media post, Bobby Allyn, NPR technology reporter, reports: “Kalshi now says it prohibits paid creators from calling into question the int...
MAGA faces brutal warning over rampant advance of extraordinary new technology: 'It will decide the next election'
MAGA faces brutal warning over rampant advance of extraordinary new technology: 'It will decide the next election'SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 23:33, 8 June 2026 | Updated: 23:33, 8 June 2026 e-mail View comments
US-Israel defence integration plan heads for House vote despite opposition
A controversial proposal to expand military technology cooperation between the United States and Israel is headed for a vote in the House of Representatives after surviving its first major congressional challenge, setting the stage for a broader debate over the future of one of Washington’s closest strategic relationships. The measure, known as the United States-Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative, advanced out of the House Armed Services Committee on Friday after lawmakers rejected...
US largest private-sector employer’s message to 2M-plus staff on AI replacing their jobs
Walmart assures its 2.1 million employees that AI will enhance their roles, not replace them. Company leaders emphasized that while technology will be integral to future operations, human employees will remain central. AI is already being implemented to improve efficiency, such as a tool helping truck drivers optimize loads and reduce empty miles.
Project Mirage Launches Dune Context-Aware Keypad Designed For MacBook
InnovationConsumer TechProject Mirage Launches Dune Context-Aware Keypad Designed For MacBookByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorJun 08, 2026, 06:00am EDTThe new Dune is a physical interface with three programmable and context-aware keys for automating almost any command.PROJECT MIRAGESan Franciso and Bangalore-based Project Mirage has announced t...
Keir Starmer to say ‘tech revolution must work for everyone’ in speech on AI – UK politics live
Prime minister to give speech on the government’s technology policy this morning Good morning. Two weeks today, it seems more likely than not that Andy Burnham will be taking his seat as the new MP for Makerfield. A byelection win is not certain, but the campaign is definitely going his way. Keir Starmer has been saying he won’t just stand aside and let Burnham replace him as Labour leader, but these briefings are being received with a hefty dose of scepticism.The unnamed minister quoted in toda...
Keir Starmer set to impose internet restrictions on millions of Britons within days
Sir Keir Starmer is set to impose internet restrictions on millions of Britons within days, it has emerged. The Prime Minister is expected to pursue an "Australian-plus" model following a three-month consultation on Australia's social media ban, combining restrictions on high-risk platforms with curbs on addictive features and tougher age-verification checks.Tomorrow's anticipated announcement will mark the first phase of the crackdown, requiring technology firms to introduce software that prev...
No-show defence plan is embarrassing Britain in front of allies, scathing report finds
Britain's missing Defence Investment Plan is embarrassing the country in front of its allies, MPs have warned.The Public Accounts Committee issued a damning report last night accusing Labour of damaging the Armed Forces through chronic delays to the crucial spending plan.In it, cross-party MPs warn the delay risks "squandering the opportunities provided by advances in technology, hindering the government's attempts to modernise the Armed Forces".Meanwhile, defence firms expecting to ramp up prod...
India–Nepal ties: Jaishankar calls for ‘decisive shift’; Kathmandu signals reset
India and Nepal are poised to significantly enhance their "very special relationship," with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in energy, digital technology, and new sectors. Both nations emphasized their civilizational ties and a shared resolve for a transformative partnership, aiming to unlock its full potential amidst ongoing collaboration and mutual support.
Ministers may try to curb spread of misinformation during social unrest
Technology secretary Liz Kendall says she is ‘very concerned’ about role of social media but will not be ‘bullied off’ XThe government is considering fresh action to halt the spread of misinformation during public crises, Liz Kendall has said, insisting she will not be “bullied off” Elon Musk’s X.The technology secretary was speaking after rioting broke out in Southampton over the police response to the fatal stabbing of Henry Nowak, a case about which Musk has repeatedly posted. Continue readin...