China Expands Travel Curbs for AI Talent Amid Global Tech Tensions

China has expanded its overseas travel restrictions to include top AI talent in private firms, requiring government approval to prevent technology leakage. This policy aims to strengthen domestic capabilities but may affect recruitment and international collaboration. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has denied Meta's appeal, allowing Vermont's lawsuit over Instagram's impact on teen mental health to proceed. In other news, Mistral AI partners with Harvey AI to enhance legal sector applications, focusing on safety and transparency in AI use. Additional stories include OpenAI's Codex remote control capabilities, BNP Paribas's cybersecurity efforts with Mistral AI, and Meta's strategic layoffs in Washington.