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Cody Combs

Technology Policy Editor
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Cody Combs is Technology Policy Editor for The National, where he reports on the innovations and trends that will be impacting our world for years to come. Cody explores topics such artificial intelligence, consumer technology, societal trends, energy and climate, as well as other topics we probably can’t imagine yet. He has an extensive background in reporting and content creation, and is constantly looking for new ways to tell stories through the use of various platforms. Previously, Cody worked in the United States as a broadcast journalist and an investigative reporter. He earned his master’s degree in journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University. Before pursuing his master’s degree, he worked at CNN’s Washington Bureau.
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Abu Agila Mohammad Masud says 'masked men' prompted his confession

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MGX has been rapidly expanding its footprint in the US tech sector. Reuters
Abu Dhabi's MGX participates in Anthropic's $30 billion Series G funding

US tech company says investment will fuel frontier research and product development

TechnologyFebruary 13, 2026
Starlink internet devices. Getty Images
US 'sneaked Starlink devices into Iran during internet blackout'

Digital monitors say Tehran is continuing to limit internet access

TechnologyFebruary 12, 2026
Meta's Instagram is defending a civil trial where a plaintiff says 'addictive' social platforms caused her mental harm.
Meta's platforms are not clinically addictive, Instagram boss Adam Mosseri tells court

Executive takes the stand in landmark civil case in California

TechnologyFebruary 11, 2026
UAE-based Elcome has signed an agreement with Amazon Leo to be a reseller for the company's low-earth-orbit satellite products.
Dubai-based Elcome links up with Amazon Leo for satellite internet

Company becomes authorised reseller for Amazon's low-Earth-orbit internet devices

TechnologyFebruary 10, 2026
Meta and other social media companies have come under intense scrutiny from regulators around the world in recent months. Reuters
Meta faces courtroom battles over allegations including insufficient child protection

Scrutiny of Big Tech continues to build

TechnologyFebruary 09, 2026
The Future of Life Institute's new advertising campaign seeks to increase support for regulation and government oversight of AI. AFP
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Campaigners in US turn to adverts seeking to regulate artificial intelligence

TechnologyFebruary 09, 2026
Internet monitoring groups and expats insist that Iran's internet is still very limited and to some extent filtered. Reuters
Iran's internet slowly returns but remains heavily filtered

Whitelisting and intermittent connectivity continue to limit Iranians' contact with the outside world, NetBlocks says

TechnologyFebruary 06, 2026
The UAE's Tuka Alhanai is among 40 technology experts who will serve on an independent UN AI panel.
UAE's Tuka Alhanai appointed to UN AI panel

Secretary General Antonio Guterres says 40 members were selected from 2,600 candidates

TechnologyFebruary 04, 2026
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt called for reforms to a law that protects companies from lawsuits over user-generated content. Getty Images via AFP
'No more impunity': Joseph Gordon-Levitt makes an emotional plea on Big Tech

Actor wants Congress to repeal Section 230, which gives protection to social media platforms

TechnologyFebruary 04, 2026
Sam Altman's OpenAI has faced scrutiny in recent days. Reuters
OpenAI's Sam Altman concerned by possible effect of supply chain disruption

ChatGPT company's CEO interviewed on stage at Cisco AI summit

TechnologyFebruary 03, 2026
The X offices in Paris, which are the focus of an investigation involving Europol and France's CyberGend agency. Getty Images
Police search X offices in Paris over child abuse allegations and Grok chatbot

Platform's government affairs office calls the search 'politicised'

TechnologyFebruary 03, 2026
A newly proposed bill would give greater power to private cybersecurity companies to pursue criminals operating outside the US. Getty Images
Modern-day privateers: Could the US soon allow private companies to wage its cyber wars?

Proposed congressional bill seeks to define cyber crimes as 'acts of war'

TechnologyFebruary 02, 2026
Mount Fuji in Tokyo, Japan. The country is seeking to grow its partnerships with the UAE and other Gulf countries in technology. Getty
On AI and tech, Japan seeks to build momentum with UAE

Asian giant keen to work with Emirates as it emerges as global hub

TechnologyJanuary 30, 2026
UpScrolled, a relatively new social media app seeks to provide an alternative to platforms that it says shadow-ban users posting content about Gaza and Palestine
VideoUpScrolled social app hits No 1 in US App Store downloads
FutureJanuary 30, 2026
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