United States: Technology

With America’s 250th anniversary amid a potentially massive technological and societal upheaval, the country finds itself confronting a familiar question for a new problem...

As battery storage technology advances and applications multiply, the critical question shifts from capability to strategic prioritization. While tax credits face new restrictions and market conditions evolve, one underutilized application stands out: integrating battery energy storage systems into long-term transmission planning under FERC Order 1920 to modernize grid infrastructure and optimize renewable energy delivery.

The EU AI Act establishes the world's first comprehensive AI regulation, classifying systems by risk and imposing strict compliance obligations on manufacturers developing or deploying AI in European markets. With penalties reaching up to 7% of global revenue and fragmented regulations across the U.S., China, and other jurisdictions, manufacturers face immediate contractual and governance challenges. How should multinational manufacturers navigate conflicting AI compliance requirements while managing vendor

The rapid deployment of agentic AI across manufacturing and supply chain operations is creating a widening gap between system capability and organizational oversight. AI agents are now autonomously negotiating procurement terms, executing purchase orders, adjusting production schedules, and making quality control decisions, often with limited or no human intervention. Yet a PricewaterhouseCoopers 2026 survey found that only 37% of operations leaders are comfortable assigning AI agents to execute full end-to

The U.S. Senate's proposed National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 introduces a two-phase ban on adversary-nation connected vehicles at military installations, building on existing Commerce Department regulations. This measure reflects Congress's growing focus on preventing foreign-linked automotive technology from accessing sensitive defense infrastructure and collecting data on military operations.

Over the last few years, state legislatures have begun to consider, and ultimately enact, laws governing the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in health insurance determinations, including prior authorizations...

Autonomous vehicle startups face a complex regulatory landscape where compliance is not just a legal requirement but a strategic advantage. Understanding how federal and state frameworks govern operating authority, insurance, data collection, and foreign investment can determine whether a company achieves sustainable growth or faces costly setbacks that derail commercialization efforts.

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Artificial intelligence has increasingly become a standard part of how companies recruit and hire. Tools now screen résumés, analyze video interviews using facial and voice recognition, and assign candidates...