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

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The Pentagon told Anthropic this week to open its AI technology for unrestricted military use by Friday or risk losing its government contract. The following Cornell University experts are available to discuss rising tensions.

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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. 

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

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

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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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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. 

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A second commercially built moon lander is poised for touchdown on Thursday. Intuitive Machines Nova-C is slated to land on a plateau near the Moon's South Pole.

Engineering

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Greeshma Gadikota, Cornell University professor and director of the Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery Group in the College of Engineering, comments on the potential impacts of steel tariffs.

Energy, Environment & Sustainability

Engineering

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The first 27 satellites for Amazon's Kuiper project were launched into space on Monday in an effort to beam broadband internet globally.  

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