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Cornell expert skeptical of Tesla’s switch from EVs to humanoid robots

January 29, 2026

Tesla is planning to end production of its Model S and Model X vehicles and will use the manufacturing plant in California that made those cars to produce its humanoid robots – known as Optimus.


Cornell experts on landmark social media addiction trial

February 19, 2026

A landmark social media addiction trial is being closely watched for its implications for thousands of similar lawsuits. The lawsuits accuse Meta and others of functioning in an addictive manner. 


Exiting international groups ‘self-inflicted’ cut to US influence

January 8, 2026

Cornell experts discuss the Trump administration's plans to withdraw from dozens of international groups, many focused on climate issues.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

EPA climate change language shift hurts effective risk management

December 10, 2025

Lindsay Anderson is a professor in environmental engineering and interim director for the Cornell Energy Systems Institute. She comments on the EPA decision to change the language on some of its web pages, removing the fact that human activity is causing climate change.

Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future
Energy, Environment & Sustainability

TikTok user long-term experience will ‘depend’ on regulators in new framework

December 19, 2025

TikTok has signed a deal to spin off its U.S. business, bringing to a close a lengthy debate on the popular social media app. Nearly 50 percent of the assets will be held by three American companies – Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX.


Cornell experts: Non-participation in COP30 will hurt our economy

November 5, 2025

Cornell experts, including some attending COP30, comment on the US decision not to send high-level representatives to the gathering.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future

Meta ad tools ‘potent instruments’ for scammers

November 6, 2025

New reporting shows Meta is profiting from billions in revenue generated by scam advertising on Facebook and Instagram.


White House faces ‘uphill battle’ on AI executive order

November 20, 2025

The Trump administration is expected to announce an executive order that would direct the Justice Department to sue states that pass laws regulating artificial intelligence. 


Developments in Salt Typhoon cyberattack ‘worrying’ for all Americans

September 4, 2025

New information shows the Salt Typhoon cyberattack targeted more than 80 countries and may have stolen information from nearly every American.


Cornell cybersecurity expert on how Iran may respond to US strikes

June 23, 2025

U.S. strikes overnight on three nuclear sites in Iran have set off fears of escalations and retaliation. The Department of Homeland Security issued an advisory June 22 saying attacks from low-level cyber “hacktivists” are likely.


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