New York bans AI in primary school, three months after Norway did
New York City is imposing a one-year moratorium on generative AI for pupils from 2-K through eighth grade, removing student-facing AI software and companion chatbots for around 600,000 children.
» readICE purchases 6,000 stun gloves for officers despite limited prior use
The purchase of 6,000 stun gloves by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the sole manufacturer Compliant Technologies was finalized late last week, according to procurement documents.
» readJustice Department backs OpenAI in copyright case, citing national security risk
The Justice Department has filed a statement supporting OpenAI’s fair use defense in consolidated lawsuits from publishers, arguing that forcing licensing costs on AI companies could threaten national security and give advantages to foreign…
» readMapQuest Rises From Obscurity by Refusing to Rename Lakes and Gulfs on Trump’s Orders
The decision by MapQuest to keep the original names of Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico on its maps, despite a presidential executive order, has driven the app to become the top free download in the App Store.
» readGoogle releases two new Gemini Flash models, including a cyber version for trusted testers and governments
Two new Gemini models were released by Google, with the Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber version being made available only to trusted testers and governments.
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