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Vaughn Cockayne

Vaughn Cockayne is a Foreign Affairs Correspondent for The Washington Times. He is an Ohio native and holds a bachelor's degree in Multi-Platform Journalism from Bowling Green State University. Vaughn previously worked as a freelance writer, covering data security and privacy issues before joining The Washington Times. He can be reached at vcockayne@washingtontimes.com.

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Conde Nast, OpenAI ink licensing deal

Publishing powerhouse Conde Nast reached a multiyear licensing agreement with OpenAI this week, giving the emerging artificial intelligence company access to even more legacy media.

August 21, 2024

Tesla to recall 9,000 vehicles over faulty roof trim

Tesla is recalling 9,136 of its Model X sports utility vehicles after discovering an issue with the roof trim that could cause car parts to separate.

August 21, 2024

OK to deal: Tesla removes $50K resale penalty from Cybertruck contract

Tesla removed the infamous no-resale clause from its Cybertruck sales contract this week.

August 20, 2024

Waymo doubles its paid rides per week as expansion continues

Google's robotaxi subsidiary Waymo announced Tuesday that it doubled its paid rides per week the past three months, signaling high demand for autonomous taxis even as the company deals with a federal investigation.

August 20, 2024

Harley-Davidson opts out of the DEI business

American motorcycle powerhouse Harley-Davidson has kicked diversity, equity and inclusion to the curb, adding to the list of companies abandoning the initiative.

August 20, 2024

Tesla hiring trainers for its upcoming humanoid robot

Tesla is hiring people to train its humanoid robot project Optimus as the company continues to shift away from electric vehicles.

August 20, 2024

Threads unveils new features to help creators manage their timelines

Meta's "Twitter killer" Threads launched new features this week, aimed at improving users' ability to manage their timelines and increase their audiences.

August 15, 2024

Noncompetes back in business after judge blocks FTC ban

A Florida judge blocked the Federal Trade Commission's rule that would ban noncompete agreements, marking a legal roadblock for the agency.

August 15, 2024

Waymo plans more winter testing as robotaxi expansion continues

Waymo will send its robotaxis to new regions this winter as it keeps expanding.

August 15, 2024

FTC bans AI-generated reviews, fake followers

Marketers will be punished for using AI-generated reviews to inflate the reliability or influence of their products and services, the Federal Trade Commission announced this week.

August 15, 2024

Texas AG sues GM over selling driver data

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued General Motors this week, accusing the Detroit automaker of collecting and selling customer data to insurance companies without consent.

August 14, 2024

Musk’s AI startup releases latest model as tech race continues

Elon Musk's xAI launched the latest version of its Grok artificial intelligence model Wednesday, adding new features to the company's flagship product.

August 14, 2024

NHTSA ends probe into Tesla suspension failure

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration closed its investigation into suspension deficiencies in thousands of Tesla electric vehicles.

August 14, 2024

Texas judge recuses himself from X lawsuit after report shows he owns Tesla stock

The Texas judge assigned to rule on X's antitrust lawsuit against advertisers recused himself from the case this week following a report that the judge is invested in Elon Musk's Tesla.

August 14, 2024

Uber chief casts doubt on Tesla’s robotaxi project

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is skeptical of Tesla's new robotaxi initiative, saying the company isn't prepared to enter the rideshare space.

August 13, 2024

New York Times to stop endorsing candidates in state races

The New York Times editorial board announced this week it would stop its long-running practice of endorsing candidates in state elections.

August 13, 2024

UAW files labor complaint against Trump, Musk after interview

The United Auto Workers filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and X owner Elon Musk on Tuesday, accusing them of intimidating workers in comments made during an interview Monday.

August 13, 2024