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  1. Autonomous Vehicles & Infrastructure:

    • Waymo temporarily suspended its autonomous ride-hailing service in San Francisco during a citywide power outage, with numerous videos showing its vehicles halted at intersections due to non-functional traffic lights, causing major traffic disruptions. Tesla's robotaxis remained unaffected. 👉 missionlocal.org 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 cnbc.com

  2. AI & Tech Industry:

    • Gaming & AI Controversies:

      • The gaming industry faces growing backlash against AI use, with incidents like the cancellation of the latest Postal game due to fan outrage over AI-generated content. Developers of Arc Raiders and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 faced accusations of using AI for voice acting and assets, leading to boycotts and regulatory scrutiny. 👉 nymag.com 👉 pcgamer.com 👉 polygon.com
      • The Indie Game Awards rescinded awards for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 after discovering the developer used generative AI despite initial denials. 👉 insider-gaming.com

    • AI Productivity & Limitations:

      • Developers report mixed results with AI coding tools, with some noting productivity gains for boilerplate tasks but significant challenges in complex problem-solving, leading to increased technical debt and security concerns. 👉 technologyreview.com
      • AI models like Claude Opus 4.5 demonstrate improved task completion times, with a 50% task completion horizon of around 4 hours and 49 minutes, though challenges remain in maintaining reliability and addressing hallucinations. 👉 metr.org 👉 the-decoder.com

    • AI in Education:

      • Code.org's "Hour of AI" initiative engaged 13.1 million students in AI literacy activities during Computer Science Education Week, surpassing 50% of its goal. Major companies like Microsoft, Google, and Minecraft contributed educational resources. 👉 docs.google.com 👉 aka.ms 👉 research.google

  3. Cybersecurity & Privacy:

    • Critical Vulnerabilities:

      • A new UEFI flaw enables pre-boot DMA attacks on motherboards from ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock, bypassing early-boot memory protections. 👉 thehackernews.com
      • WatchGuard warns of active exploitation of a critical Fireware OS VPN vulnerability (CVE-2025-14733) affecting IKEv2 configurations. 👉 thehackernews.com
      • Over 25,000 FortiCloud SSO devices exposed to remote attacks due to an authentication bypass vulnerability. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
      • HPE OneView Software flaw (CVE-2025-37164) allows unauthenticated remote code execution, rated CVSS 10.0. 👉 thehackernews.com

    • Malware & Threat Actors:

      • RansomHouse ransomware upgraded its encryption method to a multi-layered approach, increasing complexity and evasion capabilities. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
      • A China-aligned threat group, LongNosedGoblin, uses Windows Group Policy and cloud services (OneDrive, Google Drive) for deploying espionage malware in Southeast Asia and Japan. 👉 thehackernews.com
      • North Korea-linked hackers stole $2.02 billion in crypto in 2025, accounting for 76% of all service compromises globally. 👉 thehackernews.com

    • Cybercrime & Law Enforcement:

      • Nigeria arrests three individuals, including the developer of the RaccoonO365 phishing platform, linked to Microsoft 365 attacks. 👉 thehackernews.com
      • The U.S. DOJ charges 54 individuals in an ATM jackpotting scheme using Ploutus malware, tied to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang. 👉 thehackernews.com
      • U.S. seizes the E-Note crypto exchange for laundering over $70 million in ransomware payments. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com

    • Privacy & Surveillance:

      • Flock Safety's AI-powered cameras helped identify the Brown University shooting suspect after a Reddit user reported suspicious behavior. The company faces privacy concerns despite its effectiveness. 👉 gizmodo.com 👉 cnn.com

  4. Regulation & Policy:

    • AI Regulation:

      • New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs the RAISE Act, requiring AI companies with $500M+ in revenue to disclose safety protocols and incidents within 72 hours. 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 axios.com
      • Trump administration's AI policy divides Republicans, with critics arguing it undermines bipartisan efforts for federal AI regulation. 👉 politico.com 👉 businessinsider.com$

    • Immigration & Travel:

      • Google and Apple warn employees with U.S. visas to avoid international travel due to delays in visa processing, which can extend up to 12 months. 👉 techcrunch.com 👉 businessinsider.com$

    • Tech & Industry:

      • SoftBank races to fulfill its $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by year-end, raising concerns about financial sustainability. 👉 reuters.com 👉 techinasia.com
      • OpenAI's revenue after AI model costs jumped to ~70% in October, up from ~52% at the end of 2024. 👉 theinformation.com 👉 fortune.com

  5. Entertainment & Media:

    • Streaming & Content:

      • Netflix and Disney+ ad tiers account for 30% and 50% of subscribers, respectively, with all U.S. net subscriber additions in 2025 coming from ad-supported plans. 👉 sherwood.news 👉 thesun.co.uk
      • Blizzard Entertainment plans to release one or two major projects annually, focusing on existing franchises. 👉 bloomberg.com$ 👉 tech4gamers.com

    • James Cameron’s Future Projects:

      • James Cameron expresses uncertainty about continuing the Avatar franchise, hinting at potential shifts to documentaries and revisiting The Terminator. 👉 cnn.com 👉 thewrap.com

  6. Economy & Workforce:

    • Tech Industry Trends:

      • U.S. tech unemployment rose to 4% in November, with job postings declining by over 31,800, signaling a jobs recession in the industry. AI skills remain in demand, but non-AI workers face challenges. 👉 msn.com 👉 compita.org
      • Tech companies have announced over 141,000 job cuts in 2025, a 17% increase from the same period last year, despite investing $375 billion in AI infrastructure. 👉 compita.org

    • Future of Work:

      • Experts predict AI will reshape jobs, management structures, and business outcomes over the next 20 years, with a shift towards skill-based training and on-the-job learning. 👉 msn.com

  7. Software & Development:

    • Rust Language:
      • The Rust 2025 Vision Doc outlines three key recommendations to scale Rust: defining design goals, enhancing extensibility, and improving navigation of the crates.io ecosystem. 👉 blog.rust-lang.org
    • Linux Distributions:
      • Parrot OS switches to KDE Plasma, moving away from MATE to align with modernization goals. 👉 linux-magazine.com
      • MX Moksha and AV Linux adopt the Enlightenment desktop, catering to users seeking lightweight, systemd-compatible environments. 👉 linux-magazine.com

  8. Education & Innovation:

    • Historical Tech Recovery:
      • Researchers recover a 1975 version of Unix from analog tapes, providing insights into early computing history. 👉 archive.org 👉 discuss.systems

  9. Hardware & Gadgets:

    • Nintendo DRM:
      • Nintendo’s new DRM policies for Switch 2 allow the company to permanently disable consoles for violations, including playing used games or tampering with hardware. 👉 fsf.org
    • AI Chips:
      • Moore Threads Technology introduces new AI chips aimed at reducing reliance on NVIDIA, with a focus on energy efficiency and computing density. 👉 bloomberg.com$ 👉 techinasia.com

  10. Legal & Ethical Issues:

    • Nintendo DRM:
      • Nintendo’s aggressive DRM policies have already led to cases where users unknowingly purchased bricked consoles, highlighting concerns over user rights and proprietary software. 👉 dexerto.com 👉 lifehacker.com
    • Flock Safety:
      • Flock Safety’s AI-powered surveillance tools, including drones and license plate readers, face scrutiny over privacy concerns, despite their effectiveness in law enforcement. 👉 cnn.com 👉 aclu.org

  11. Mergers & Acquisitions:

    • Clearwater Analytics:
      • Permira and Warburg Pincus agree to buy Clearwater Analytics for $8.4 billion, reflecting the growing value of financial software in the AI era. 👉 bloomberg.com$ 👉 cnbc.com
    • Coursera & Udemy:
      • Coursera and Udemy enter a merger agreement valued at around $2.5 billion. 👉 techcrunch.com

  12. Data & Infrastructure:

    • Data Centers:
      • Data center deals hit $61 billion globally in 2025, driven by AI infrastructure investments, with Meta raising $62 billion in debt since 2022. 👉 cnbc.com 👉 bloomberg.com$
    • US CHIPS Act:
      • The SMART USA Institute, focused on digital twins for chipmaking, will terminate its $285 million contract with the Department of Commerce. 👉 spectrum.ieee.org

  13. Cybersecurity Threats:

    • Critical Infrastructure:
      • Denmark blames Russia for destructive cyberattacks on its water utility, part of broader hybrid warfare tactics. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
    • Student Loan Breach:
      • A breach exposed 2.5 million student loan records, raising concerns about data security and potential future impacts. 👉 threatpost.com

  14. AI & Ethics:

    • AI in Gaming:
      • The gaming industry grapples with ethical concerns over AI use, leading to cancellations, boycotts, and regulatory calls for transparency. 👉 nymag.com 👉 businessinsider.com$
    • AI Regulation:
      • California Congressman Ro Khanna calls for regulations to prevent companies from using AI to eliminate jobs and extract profits. 👉 ign.com

  15. Tech Events & Announcements:

    • Google Gemini:
      • Google delays the full transition of Google Assistant to Gemini on Android devices until 2026. 👉 engadget.com 👉 theverge.com
    • SoftBank & OpenAI:

  16. Security Updates:

    • Microsoft:
      • Microsoft releases security fixes for 56 vulnerabilities, including one zero-day (CVE-2025-62221) affecting Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. 👉 krebsonsecurity.com
    • WatchGuard:
      • WatchGuard warns of active exploitation of a critical Fireware OS VPN vulnerability (CVE-2025-14733). 👉 thehackernews.com

  17. Legal Settlements:

    • Instacart:
      • Instacart agrees to refund $60 million to settle FTC claims of deceptive subscription tactics. 👉 bleepingcomputer.com
    • FTC:
      • The FTC settles with Instacart over false advertising and unlawful enrollment in paid subscriptions. 👉 cnbc.com

  18. Surveillance & Privacy:

    • Flock Safety:
      • Flock Safety’s AI-powered cameras and drones raise privacy concerns, despite their effectiveness in identifying suspects. 👉 cnn.com 👉 aclu.org
    • China’s Surveillance:
      • China exports surveillance tools based on U.S. technology to countries like Nepal, stifling Tibetan refugees. 👉 apnews.com

  19. Tech Industry Insights:

    • Josh Woodward (Google):
      • Josh Woodward, head of Google Labs, is credited with turning around the Gemini app, growing its MAUs from 350M to 650M. 👉 cnbc.com
    • Trump’s Tech Force:
      • The Trump administration launches the "U.S. Tech Force," a 1,000-strong initiative to develop AI infrastructure, involving partnerships with major tech companies. 👉 cnbc.com

  20. AI & Cloud Security:

    • Echo:
      • Echo, an AI-driven security platform, raises $35 million in Series A funding to secure enterprise cloud environments. 👉 securityweek.com
    • Shield AI:
      • Military tech startup Shield AI, valued at $5.6 billion, aims to grow annual revenue from $300 million to $1 billion by 2028. 👉 fortune.com