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Major developments span quantum security upgrades, electric vehicle launches, space exploration milestones, and AI policy shifts, with the White House accelerating crypto modernization while tech companies advance consumer-facing innovations.

UPDATED TODAY17 sources

Key Points

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The White House drastically shortened the deadline for organizations to transition away from quantum-vulnerable cryptography, accelerating the shift to post-quantum cryptography standards to address emerging security threats from quantum computing advances.

2

Formula E announced its first calendar for the GEN4 racing series, featuring expanded use of real race tracks alongside traditional street circuits, marking a significant evolution in electric motorsport competition.

3

Slate Auto's truck builder went live, enabling customers to configure and order a $25,000 electric pickup, representing a major milestone in affordable EV accessibility for the commercial vehicle market.

4

The final space shuttle is preparing for public display after a sneak peek was revealed, preserving a crucial piece of NASA's historic space exploration legacy for educational and cultural heritage purposes.

5

Military branches restored flu shot requirements after a virus outbreak swept through a base, reinstituting mandatory vaccination protocols to maintain troop health and readiness.

6

Google began lowering Play Store fees following its Epic Games settlement, reducing commission rates on app purchases and in-app transactions to increase developer revenue and market competition.

7

The Trump White House replaced Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei with cofounder Tom Brown at high-level meetings, signaling shifting relationships between the administration and major AI companies.

8

A White House app began auto-downloading to government phones with mandatory installation that cannot be uninstalled, raising questions about government tech policy and device autonomy.

9

Elon Musk denied that Tesla's Autopilot caused a fatal crash involving a grandmother, continuing disputes over autonomous vehicle safety accountability and liability attribution.

SOURCES17 articles · 3 outlets
arstechnica.com8 articles
wired.com8 articles
feeds.nature.com1 article