A recent survey shows that 64% of Americans believe AI is advancing too quickly, with broad bipartisan concern about its pace. Most respondents support government efforts to keep AI under human control and safeguard jobs, while also emphasizing environmental and economic priorities. President Trump’s resistance to slowing AI progress has drawn criticism from the public, reflecting widespread apprehension about the technology’s trajectory.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-08
Donald Trump has filed a request to transform his West Palm Beach golf property into a government-operated presidential golf course, managed by his family’s business. This move appears to be part of his plans for life after his presidency, leveraging presidential privileges. The proposal aims to elevate the site to a status comparable to historic venues like Camp David.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-08
The US Department of Homeland Security has published a proposed rule that would make universities pay up to $100,000 to let international graduates participate in Optional Practical Training (OPT), a program letting foreign students work in the US for up to three years after graduation. DHS estimates the change could cut OPT enrollment by as much as 44% and cost universities $8.4–$16.5 billion annually; roughly 420,000 students used OPT in 2025–26.
nature.com
· 2026-10-08
Starting October 8, more than 20 million Social Security recipients will receive a one-time $90 payment via mail or direct deposit, aimed at offsetting Medicare Part B premiums. President Donald Trump announced the rebate as part of the government’s support measures.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-07
Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social containing an anti-transgender slur, drawing widespread criticism. The incident occurred alongside other contentious statements, including a suggestion that Iran could target California cities, which overshadowed some of the backlash to the slur. The episode highlights the ongoing pattern of provocative remarks by the former president across multiple issues.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-07
Donald Trump has announced the creation of a dedicated AI task force aimed at advancing U.S. technological dominance in artificial intelligence. The initiative signals a strategic move to prioritize AI development amid global competition. Trump’s approach may involve balancing various industry and political interests to achieve this goal.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-07
The Consumer Technology Association released new research estimating what it would take to fully reshore production of 10 common household tech categories to the US by 2031. The trade group found this would require $185-230 billion in capital spending, up to 668,000 new full-time workers, and roughly 19 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
arstechnica.com
· 2026-10-07
New data from McKinsey and LeanIn.org's 'Women in the Workplace' report shows women lead a record 56 Fortune 500 companies in 2025, just 11.2% of the list, while holding 29% of C-suite roles—unchanged from 2024. The findings come as Mark Zuckerberg's January 2025 comments to Joe Rogan calling for more 'masculine energy' and workplace aggression continue to resonate, even as the political movement he was courting has seen Donald Trump's approval rating drop to 38% in September.
fastcompany.com
· 2026-10-07
A threat actor group calling itself "BYOD" published records for 3,615 Trump Mobile customer accounts on the dark web, including names, emails, phone numbers, home addresses and order histories. The group says it broke in via a remote access trojan placed on an employee device at Liberty Mobile, the MVNO that powers Trump Mobile's network, and the leak reportedly includes personal details of Trump Organization CIO Eric Brunnett.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-07
A cybersecurity incident has potentially compromised the personal information of 3,615 individuals linked to Trump Mobile, including names, addresses, emails, and phone numbers. The breach was claimed by the hacking group BYOD, which reportedly gained access through a remote access trojan on a Liberty Mobile employee and also accessed Trump Mobile’s website backend. Some affected individuals may not have fully registered with the service, yet their data was still exposed.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-06
Elon Musk announced that SpaceXAI will be renamed SpaceXSI to align with President Trump’s recent executive order, which rebranded 'Artificial Intelligence' as 'Super Intelligence.' The order was signed on September 29, 2026, and aims to better reflect the technology's potential. Musk confirmed the change via an X post on September 4, shortly after Trump launched the 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy and promote American dominance in the field.
tomshardware.com
· 2026-10-06
Wired reports that starting in 2027, more than 100 data center projects in rural areas could become eligible for expanded Opportunity Zone tax benefits. These projects are at various stages of development, with the potential to benefit from new federal incentives aimed at boosting rural economic activity. The research was conducted by Searchlight Institute, which identified these facilities within a conservative database of fewer than 700 projects.
news.slashdot.org
· 2026-10-05
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