300-plus local data center bans have only delayed just three US projects

SemiAnalysis mapped more than 300 local data center moratoriums against the US pipeline and found only three projects actually delayed.

Anthropic’s proposed AI safety bill only kicks in if 50 deaths or $1 billion in damages are on the line

Anthropic’s proposal requires evaluators to report any imminent risk to the Department of Commerce within 72 hours, after which the Department must present the evidence to a federal judge and await an order.

Researchers train AI to detect concealed handguns using Wi-Fi signals

Researchers have developed WiFireNet, an AI system that detects concealed handguns from Wi-Fi channel-state information, achieving 72.5% average precision in controlled indoor tests without cameras or metal detectors.

DJI’s first battery-swapping dock gets drones recharged and back in the air in under 45 seconds
DJI’s first battery-swapping dock gets drones recharged and back in the air in under 45 seconds

DJI Dock 4 swaps the Matrice 5TD drone’s battery in 25 seconds, but the system has no FCC clearance for sale in the U.S.

AI lab offers free plumbing and HVAC repairs across three cities to train AI robots
AI lab offers free plumbing and HVAC repairs across three cities to train AI robots

HUMXN wants to pay for maintenance and repair services for homes in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Miami to gather data to train AI models and robots.

This week on Tom’s Hardware Premium: October 17, 2026
This week on Tom’s Hardware Premium: October 17, 2026

This week, Tom’s Hardware Premium subscribers can read our EMIB and Foveros roadmaps, the latest on Chinese competition in the local AI system space, and much more.

Leap seconds being retired next year to avoid wreaking havoc on computer systems

The leap second will be replaced by a leap hour, which will take “several centuries” before it must be implemented.

Taiwan targets illicit AI server exports to China with five-year prison terms

Taiwan is expanding the Foreign Trade Act to include AI servers and semiconductors in its list of controlled exports.

Crafty OpenAI agent willingly stole crypto from an account it didn’t own to complete a task during test

GPT5.6-Sol didn’t have funds to deploy smart contracts, so it looked for exposed accounts with enough money to pay for the gas fees.

ASML’s employee-only High-NA EUV Lego kit gets an open 810-piece fan replica
ASML’s employee-only High-NA EUV Lego kit gets an open 810-piece fan replica

A Lego enthusiast recreated the rare ASML Lego kit, added their own customizations, and shared the plans for free on Rebrickable.