US control over leading AI labs like Anthropic and OpenAI creates friction with European allies ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Concerns over access and potential misuse of advanced AI technology are prompting Europe to develop its own capabilities.
Itron, a U.S. energy technology company, confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack in mid-April, with hackers gaining access to some internal systems. The company filed with the SEC, expelled the hackers, and found no unauthorized activity in customer-hosted systems. Operations continue but legal notifications may follow.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick sought to quell fears in Senate testimony on Wednesday that American technology was aiding China’s military, but drew scepticism given the US president’s willingness to sell advanced semiconductors. Lutnick asserted before the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee that US President Donald Trump was striking a “delicate balance” on the technology transfer issue given his cordial personal relationship with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, claiming that China has...
