TikTok filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government for a violation of the First Amendment, aiming to prolong the time before being forced to sell or be banned. [ more ]
U.S. Antitrust Case Against Google Is Just the Start
The U.S. government is actively pursuing antitrust cases against Big Tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta to curb monopolistic behavior and promote competition. [ more ]
US Government Continues Bitcoin Seizures, Controls Nearly 1% of Circulating Supply
The US federal government has accumulated a substantial Bitcoin hoard from seizures and forfeitures, making it one of the largest whales.
Law enforcement agencies have seized billions in Bitcoin assets from hackers linked to illegal activities like the Silk Road, with more to come. [ more ]
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Microsoft critics accuse the firm of 'negligence' in latest breach
Foreign spies breached Microsoft's systems and accessed senior executives' emails for the second time in six months.
Critics argue that Microsoft is not prioritizing and investing enough in security, raising concerns about its role in providing computing infrastructure to the US government. [ more ]
As Government Leans in on AI, Security is Big Concern
Implementing the new Executive Order on AI brings challenges and risks for US government executives, especially in the face of threats from China.
A global effort is being made to develop and deploy AI systems in the safest way possible, with a greater focus on scrutiny, security, and control. [ more ]
A TikTok Ban Is A Pointless Political Turd For Democrats
The House passed a ban on TikTok with 352 in favor and 65 opposed. Support for the ban is dropping, yet Democrats helped it pass. The U.S. tech press has not covered the story well. [ more ]
US says China's Volt Typhoon is readying destructive attacks
The US government confirms that China's Volt Typhoon has compromised critical infrastructure IT networks and is preparing for disruptive or destructive cyberattacks.
The targeted sectors include communications, energy, transportation systems, and water and wastewater systems across the US and its territories. [ more ]
Federal Records Show Increasing Use of Solitary Confinement for Immigrants
The US government has placed detained immigrants in solitary confinement over 14,000 times in the last five years, with an average duration almost twice the UN's recommended threshold for torture.
The report highlights cases of extreme physical, verbal, and sexual abuse of immigrants held in solitary cells, and a growing proportion of detainees are being held in private prison facilities with little accountability. [ more ]
Evan Gershkovich: Russia denies US journalist's appeal DW 01/26/2024
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has lost an appeal against his detention in Russia, making him the first US citizen to face spying charges since 1986.
Gershkovich is accused of collecting information constituting a state secret about the activities of a Russian military-industrial complex enterprise.
The US government denies the allegations and calls for Gershkovich's release. [ more ]
U.S. trade officials among those concerned about Quebec's new French-language sign rules | CBC News
The cost for businesses to comply with new French-language law requirements in Quebec is being underestimated by the government.
The US government has expressed concerns about the trademark provisions of Quebec's Bill 96 and their potential impact on American businesses. [ more ]