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WIRED has published an exclusive interview with Andrew Boyd, chief executive of spyware firm Paragon Solutions, in which he discusses how the company polices its powerful espionage tools. Boyd reportedly reveals the limits of Paragon's promise to keep bad actors from abusing its surveillance technology, raising fresh questions about oversight in the commercial spyware industry.

STL's chief technology officer argues that hollow core fiber technology has matured past its fundamental physics challenges, and that the real barrier to adoption is now manufacturing at scale. The executive's comments suggest the industry must focus on mass production, cost reduction and deployment capacity before hollow core fiber can move beyond niche trials into mainstream telecom networks.

Federal agents have arrested the chief executive of a California technology company on allegations that he concealed roughly $300 million in Chinese funding, according to an exclusive New York Post report. The case touches on undisclosed foreign financial ties in the US tech sector, and is likely to fuel scrutiny of Chinese investment in American semiconductor-related firms.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says artificial intelligence has overtaken him at the thing he considered himself best at. Schmidt, who led Google through its rise to dominance, has become a prominent voice on AI's rapid progress, and his admission is drawing attention as a striking example of how quickly the technology is matching — and beating — the abilities of seasoned tech executives.

President Trump said he and leading technology executives signed an agreement on artificial intelligence that he described as 'morally binding' rather than legally enforceable. The remarks followed a White House lunch with tech leaders. Critics questioned what practical weight a non-binding pledge carries, while the unusual framing of a 'morally binding' commitment drew wide attention and debate online.

Fifth Wall co-founder Brendan Wallace spoke with Forbes about Atoms, the new proptech venture launched by former Uber chief executive Travis Kalanick. Wallace discussed Kalanick's return to technology, how Atoms fits into the property technology landscape, and his views on the future of real estate innovation and investment.

Wawa, the Pennsylvania-based convenience store chain, has named a new chief information officer to lead its technology operations. The appointment was reported by trade outlets covering the convenience and fuel retail sector. The move signals the company's continued investment in digital systems and IT leadership as convenience retailers modernize store technology, mobile ordering, and data operations.