Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Monday called off the highly anticipated inaugural launch of its massive New Glenn rocket.
Why it matters: It's yet another setback to the company's bid to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX in the space satellite game, as the New Glenn is Bezos' company's attempt to send satellites into orbit.
Overland AI raised $32 million in Series A funding and, on the heels of the round, is debuting its OverWatch software that lets a single person coordinate a fleet of smart machines.
Why it matters: The Pentagon is clamoring for reliable robots and means to supervise them. But ground autonomy is incredibly difficult to get right.
OpenAI Monday released a list of recommendations around AI competition and regulation — an "economic blueprint" the company is using to kick off a new era of tech policy.
Why it matters: The ChatGPT maker is looking to solidify its position in Washington as a new administration takes power — and Elon Musk, who has feuded with and sued the company, heads to D.C. at Trump's side.
A sweeping update of federal security standards to better protect patient data against cyberattacks is drawing pushback from health systems, who say it's unworkable and too expensive.
Why it matters: With the effects of the massive Change Healthcare attack still resonating and increasingly sophisticated attacks hitting hospitals, there's concern about a one-size-fits-all approach and how smaller and financially strapped facilities can adapt.
FBI director Christopher Wray said in a "60 Minutes" interview airing Sunday he's retiring early because he didn't want to thrust the bureau "deeper into the fray" after facing intense criticism from President-elect Trump.
