The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has arrived, hand-in-hand with the burgeoning need for its regulation. India has emerged as a trailblazer in this arena, issuing an advisory for AI companies that marks the first concrete step towards governing this powerful technology. The full details are still being unveiled, but two key aspects have come...
Biden Takes “Unprecedented Action” Against Chinese Car Imports Amidst Data Security Concerns
The White House announced a significant move on Thursday, initiating an investigation into the potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made vehicles with “connected” car technology. This unprecedented action, as President Biden himself described it, aims to determine if restrictions on such imports are necessary to safeguard sensitive data and infrastructure. Citing concerns that Chinese-assembled...
Japan Launches Digital Nomad Visa Program
Calling all remote workers with a thirst for adventure! Japan has officially launched a brand-new digital nomad visa program, beckoning tech-savvy souls and wanderlust-stricken individuals to experience the Land of the Rising Sun in a whole new way. This exciting development marks a significant shift in Japan’s immigration policy, embracing the digital nomad movement and...
Private Spacecraft Makes Historic Moon Landing
History made! After 50 years, an American spacecraft, the Nova-C lander, successfully landed on the moon’s south pole. This historic feat, achieved by private company Intuitive Machines, marks a major step towards NASA’s Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon. While initial concerns arose due to malfunctioning sensors, quick reactions and a backup NASA...
Elite High School Admissions Case Targeting Asian-Americans Left Unsolved as Supreme Court Declines Review
The Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that it will not hear a case challenging the admissions policy of an elite Virginia high school, accused by some of discriminating against Asian-American students. This decision leaves in place the current system at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), which uses a variety of factors...