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The must-reads

I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology.

1 New York City has banned AI in elementary and middle schools
The one-year moratorium will affect 600,000 students. (Politico)
+  It applies to any software using student-facing generative AI. (AP)
+ Here’s how kids feel about AI, in their own words. (MIT Technology Review 

2 Taiwan has uncovered a hidden Chinese network targeting its chip sector
It’s linked 166 cases to illegal operations and talent poaching. (Rest of World)
+ Taiwan’s president says its chip prowess is built on democracy. (Reuters $)
+ But its “silicon shield” could be weakening. (MIT Technology Review)

3 Uber has launched the UK’s first commercial robotaxi service
It’s using tech from UK startup Wayve and, initially, safety drivers. (Verge)
+ But in the US, Uber has allied with driver unions to slow robotaxis. (FT $)
+ And, back in the UK, Uber’s being sued over algorithmic pay. (Guardian)

4 Google has avoided a breakup of its ad tech business
A US judge rejected the government’s demand to force a sale. (Guardian)
+ But it must change how it treats rivals and shares information. (NYT $)
+ The decision is a big deal for antitrust investigations. (WSJ $)

5 Serbians have been targeted with mercenary spyware after elections
Targets included student activists, lawmakers and a local councilor. (Reuters $)