The Wall Street Journal
Launching startups has become the preferred career path for a growing number of computer science (CS) graduates, driven by abundant venture capital, AI-powered coding tools, and a weak entry-level job market. According to research from venture firm SignalFire, 6% of 2025 U.S. computer science graduates identified as founders, up from 2.9% in 2022, while only 13% of 2025 graduates worked as software engineers at the dozen largest technology companies, down from nearly 25% in 2022.
From "‘Founder’ Is the New Brass Ring for Computer Science Grads"
The Wall Street Journal (06/25/26) Yuliya Chernova
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euronews
The European Commission said Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services should be subject to the EU’s Digital Markets Act, placing the U.S. cloud providers under strict rules aimed at preventing anti-competitive behavior and improving market fairness. Together, the two companies account for around 60% of Europe’s cloud market. The decision comes amid Brussels’ broader push for “tech sovereignty.”
From "Brussels Tightens Rules on U.S. Cloud Providers as It Seeks Tech Sovereignty"
euronews (06/25/26) Luca Bertuzzi
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CyberScoop
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved cybersecurity rules aimed at strengthening the protection of the U.S. Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts against hacking or unauthorized access. The updates require stronger passwords, faster software patching, firewalls, and a new authentication system to verify alerts and prevent spoofed or duplicate emergency messages. The FCC also updated regulations for undersea communication cables, easing some national security review requirements for trusted operators while tightening oversight in other areas.
From "FCC Passes Cybersecurity Rules for Emergency Systems, Undersea Cables"
CyberScoop (06/25/26) Derek B. Johnson
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TechCrunch
OpenAI has limited the initial rollout of its GPT-5.6 models to a small group of trusted partners at the U.S. government’s request. While complying, OpenAI called the preview a “short-term step” that will put GPT-5.6 on the path to broader availability, as it works with the government to develop a new framework on cybersecurity, as well as a “repeatable process for future model releases.”
From "OpenAI Limits GPT-5.6 Rollout After Government Request"
TechCrunch (06/26/26) Rebecca Bellan
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ABC News (Australia)
Australia is strengthening its under-16 social media ban with tougher enforcement powers and higher penalties for non-compliant platforms. Under proposed legislation, maximum penalties for companies that fail to prevent minors from accessing affected services would rise from A$49.5 million (U.S.$34 million) to A$99 million (U.S.$68 million), while the eSafety Commissioner would gain expanded authority to demand evidence of compliance and compel data from platforms and third-party age verification providers.
From "Australia Unveils New Powers, Penalties to Strengthen Social Media Ban for Under-16s"
ABC News (Australia) (06/27/26)
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GeekWire
At ACM CHI 2026, University of Washington researchers presented PaperTok, a free AI-powered tool that transforms academic papers into engaging 45-second videos. Designed to combat misleading AI-generated science content, the tool helps researchers communicate their findings using AI-generated scripts, narration, and visuals, while requiring human review and editing at every step. Users can refine the output down to individual words, ensuring accuracy and maintaining scientific integrity.
From "PaperTok Combats AI Slop"
GeekWire (06/25/26) Lisa Stiffler
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