Liberty

Reporter Ken Klippenstein reports that US federal authorities have been treating critics of artificial intelligence as potential foreign agents, according to documents he published. The claim suggests scrutiny of AI commentary under foreign-influence laws, raising concerns among tech and civil liberties observers about surveillance of domestic criticism. Details of the alleged targeting and which agencies are involved remain limited in the published material.

Russia launched overnight attacks on Ukraine that killed an Azerbaijani citizen and wounded ten children, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. The strikes highlight the ongoing toll of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, with civilian casualties including foreign nationals and children once again drawing attention to the human cost of the war.