AI Software US federal agencies must appoint chief AI officers, according to new guidelines One of the many requirements announced by Kamala Harris By Rob Thubron, March 28, 2024, 6:51 AM 7 comments
The Web Tech Culture Florida bans children under 14 from holding social media accounts Older teens will require parental consent to be on social media By Kishalaya Kundu, March 26, 2024, 9:43 AM 35 comments
Industry Hardware Intel will receive up to $8.5 billion in funding, $11 billion in loans from the CHIPS Act Intel has received the largest CHIPS Act award to date By Rob Thubron, March 20, 2024, 8:17 AM 14 comments
Tech Culture AI EU enacts landmark AI law to protect citizens' rights and prevent risky uses of artificial intelligence It is the world's first-ever legal framework on AI By Kishalaya Kundu, March 14, 2024, 7:38 AM 7 comments
Industry Tech Culture Controversial former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick could buy TikTok with help from Sam Altman A match made in heaven? By Rob Thubron, March 11, 2024, 6:51 AM 7 comments
Tech Culture AI Police departments are using AI to review bodycam footage, but unions are not happy about it Proponents say using AI is the only way to review millions of hours of recordings By Kishalaya Kundu, February 5, 2024, 8:14 AM 21 comments
Tech Culture Apple Spotify bashes Apple's new App Store policies in the EU, calls them "extortion" Apple's new fees in the EU will make things more difficult than ever for developers By Kishalaya Kundu, January 31, 2024, 8:45 AM 16 comments
Tech Culture Software Bugs in Fujitsu accounting software that led to false convictions were known "from the start" A Fujitsu exec called the scandal "Shameful and appalling" By Rob Thubron, January 21, 2024, 8:35 AM 18 comments
The Web Google Google is changing how it shows search results to European users The changes will ensure compliance with the EU's Digital Markets Act, which goes into effect in March By Kishalaya Kundu, January 19, 2024, 11:17 AM
Science Space Russia and China successfully transmit two images over satellite using quantum communication There are still technical hurdles to overcome but advances are being made By Erika Morphy, January 6, 2024, 4:31 PM 15 comments
Industry Hardware U.S. delays re-imposing tariffs on Chinese goods, keeping graphics card prices stable for now The deadline has been extended by five months By Rob Thubron, January 4, 2024, 9:03 AM 8 comments
Wearable Tech Apple Apple Watch ban comes into effect in the United States (halted for now) Apple is appealing to get the ban overturned By Kishalaya Kundu, December 27, 2023, 7:38 AM 11 comments
Security Mobile US senator raises alarm on foreign government spying through Apple and Google push notifications The DOJ told the companies to keep quiet By Rob Thubron, December 7, 2023, 5:20 AM 9 comments
AI Tech Culture Advocacy groups urge Biden to address generative AI's environmental impact and misinformation risks They say his executive order doesn't go far enough By Rob Thubron, December 6, 2023, 8:25 AM 10 comments
Industry AI US government warns Nvidia against circumventing China export restriction by redesigning chips "If you redesign a chip around a particular cut line, I'm going to control it the very next day" By Rob Thubron, December 4, 2023, 9:49 AM 15 comments
AI Security The US, UK and 16 other countries sign agreement for safe AI development The potential for AI to turn rogue is a major concern among developers and lawmakers By Kishalaya Kundu, November 28, 2023, 7:42 AM
Industry The Web Italy seizes $836 million from Airbnb for alleged tax evasion The company is accused of not paying a 21% withholding tax By Kishalaya Kundu, November 8, 2023, 8:16 AM
Industry Tech Culture Intel could receive billions from the US government to make chips for the military Not everyone is happy with the impending deal By Kishalaya Kundu, November 7, 2023, 8:51 AM 11 comments
Security The FTC's amended Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions report security breaches within 30 days The US agency promotes transparency when dealing with users' financial data By Alfonso Maruccia, October 31, 2023, 1:14 PM
Software Security Canada bans WeChat and Kaspersky apps from government devices over security concerns Joining TikTok on the banned list By Rob Thubron, October 31, 2023, 9:13 AM
Security Tech Culture US-led alliance of 40+ countries pledges not to pay ransomware criminals "As long as there is money flowing to ransomware criminals, this is a problem that will continue to grow" By Rob Thubron, October 31, 2023, 8:15 AM
AI Software Biden's new executive order aims to establish AI safety and security standards The order's goals also relate to privacy, job losses, bias, and more By Rob Thubron, October 30, 2023, 6:51 AM 8 comments
AI Security UK government is now using AI to make life-changing decisions for its citizens Investigators fear incidents could cause a significant scandal By Daniel Sims, October 24, 2023, 6:54 AM 11 comments
Microsoft Industry The IRS says Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes, but Redmond disagrees Microsoft's financial practices from the years 2004-2013 are under the spotlight By Kishalaya Kundu, October 13, 2023, 9:13 AM 10 comments
Security Software US cyberdefense agencies NSA and CISA disclose top 10 security misconfigurations Common misconfigurations provide cyber-criminals with easy access and exploitability opportunities By Alfonso Maruccia, October 6, 2023, 10:03 AM