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Internal memo: ICE bars its employees from wearing Meta's AI glasses

Internal memo: ICE bars its employees from wearing Meta's AI glasses, saying they "could unintentionally capture, record, or transmit sensitive information"

TL;DRU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement banned employees from wearing Meta's AI glasses due to privacy risks.

Why it matters: Government bans signal serious privacy vulnerabilities in consumer AR devices, potentially influencing broader adoption and regulation.

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DOJ’s probe into Andreessen Horowitz over board seats baffles VCs

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DOJ investigating whether Andreessen Horowitz improperly influenced portfolio companies through board seats.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signs an executive order imposing

Pennsylvania now requires local approval before building new data centers.

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CEO of Cuban-Backed Fort Robotics on $500M SPAC Deal

Mark Cuban-backed robotics startup Fort Robotics going public via $500M SPAC deal.

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Australia’s Stock Market Seen as AI Haven

Australian stocks rallying as Asia-Pacific investors seek shelter from AI volatility.

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Frontier Model Cost and Open-Weights Popularity is Driving Demand

AI companies are using model routing to pick cheaper AI models and cut costs.

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Leaning Into AI Helps VC Founders, Says Revolution's Hall

AI tools are leveling the playing field for founders of color, says Revolution's David Hall.

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Crypto CEOs, Surviving Crypto Winter | Bloomberg Crypto 8/18/2026

Crypto industry leaders discuss surviving market downturns and building sustainable businesses.

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In opening arguments, US state AGs said Meta intentionally sought

State attorneys general claim Meta deliberately addicted children to boost profits; Meta denies it.

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Midi Health CEO on Multibillion-Dollar Menopause Market

Midi Health is building a telehealth platform focused on menopause care for midlife women.

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How to achieve high voltage in industrial systems without high

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