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Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
Intellectual property law
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Federal Judge Rita Lin granted a preliminary injunction favoring Anthropic against the US government, halting supply chain risk designations until the lawsuit concludes.
Artificial intelligence
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Anthropic Restricts Claude Agent Access Amid AI Automation Boom in Crypto

Anthropic shifted Claude Pro and Max users to pay-as-you-go billing for third-party tools, impacting crypto developers with significant cost increases.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.
Intellectual property law
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Federal Judge Rita Lin granted a preliminary injunction favoring Anthropic against the US government, halting supply chain risk designations until the lawsuit concludes.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours ago

Mikko Hypponen says the age of viruses is over - now he's building defences against drones - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen is applying cybersecurity methods to develop anti-drone systems at Sensofusion, focusing on drone communication detection.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Google launches threat disruption unit, stops short of calling it 'offensive'

Google launched a disruptive cyber unit to proactively combat foreign hackers, emphasizing defensive operations to cut off their access paths.
Information security
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours ago

Mikko Hypponen says the age of viruses is over - now he's building defences against drones - Silicon Canals

Mikko Hyppönen is applying cybersecurity methods to develop anti-drone systems at Sensofusion, focusing on drone communication detection.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones | TechCrunch

Mikko Hyppönen emphasizes the invisible nature of cybersecurity work, comparing it to Tetris where successes vanish and failures accumulate.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Google launches threat disruption unit, stops short of calling it 'offensive'

Google launched a disruptive cyber unit to proactively combat foreign hackers, emphasizing defensive operations to cut off their access paths.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.
European startups
fromFortune
1 day ago

Trump sons to Gulf states: we've got some drone interception tech to sell you | Fortune

A drone company backed by Trump’s sons is selling to Gulf nations amid conflict with Iran, potentially profiting from the war initiated by their father.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Anthropic Accidentally Leaked Its Own Claude Code. Now the Company Is Scrambling to Contain the Damage.

Anthropic accidentally exposed proprietary instructions for Claude Code, enabling competitors to replicate its features without reverse-engineering.
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Anthropic Accidentally Leaked Its Own Claude Code. Now the Company Is Scrambling to Contain the Damage.

Anthropic accidentally exposed proprietary instructions for Claude Code, enabling competitors to replicate its features without reverse-engineering.
#technology
Education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

Aspiring technologists should start building now to gain relevant skills and experience in the industry.
Women in technology
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The White House Just Introduced the First Replicants

A humanoid robot named Figure 03 appeared at the White House during Melania Trump's tech summit, showcasing advancements in technology and education.
Education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

Aspiring technologists should start building now to gain relevant skills and experience in the industry.
Women in technology
fromEsquire
1 week ago

The White House Just Introduced the First Replicants

A humanoid robot named Figure 03 appeared at the White House during Melania Trump's tech summit, showcasing advancements in technology and education.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

The White House has a plan for AI regulation, and it starts with keeping states out of it | Fortune

Business intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Survey: Human capital is a key barrier to government AI adoption

Federal leaders view AI as essential for improving agency efficiency, but many initiatives remain in early stages due to various implementation barriers.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The White House has a plan for AI regulation, and it starts with keeping states out of it | Fortune

The White House released a framework for Congress to guide artificial intelligence policy development, emphasizing innovation, safety, and public trust.
Europe politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

State official to EU: Work with us on tech policy or fall behind a generation

The EU's regulatory regime hinders innovation and collaboration with the U.S., threatening economic competitiveness and technological advancement.
#privacy
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

President's budget proposes folding beleaguered DHS intelligence office into headquarters

The Department of Homeland Security's intelligence office faces consolidation and potential workforce reductions under Trump's proposed budget for 2027.
Higher education
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Gaza Broke Big Tech's Campus Pipeline

Students are protesting the use of technology in military actions, particularly in relation to Israel's actions in Gaza.
#ai-regulation
fromAxios
2 days ago
California

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

fromAxios
2 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

White House releases Trump's national AI plan and framework

California
fromAxios
2 days ago

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.
US politics
fromAxios
1 week ago

White House AI rollout exposes widening rift

Attendees at the Axios AI+DC Summit expressed concerns over copyright clarity and diverging Republican views on AI's impact on children and voters.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

White House official advocates for a 'give and take' on state AI preemption

An AI moratorium is advocated as a key regulatory step by administration officials and Republican lawmakers.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How Trump's AI plan to override state laws could undercut key safeguards

The Trump administration urges Congress to create a federal AI regulatory framework to prevent state-level laws that could hinder innovation.
#iran
Podcast
fromWIRED
2 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
World news
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Iran Threatens to Attack Apple, Google, and Other US Tech Firms in Middle East

Iran's IRGC threatens 18 American tech companies, warning of retaliation for perceived involvement in high-tech warfare.
World news
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens to target major US tech companies in the Middle East, urging employees to evacuate for safety.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
5 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
Podcast
fromWIRED
2 days ago

'Uncanny Valley': Iran's Threats on US Tech, Trump's Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket's Pop-up Flop

Iran threatens US tech firms amid ongoing tensions and preparations for midterm elections are underway.
World news
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Iran Threatens to Attack Apple, Google, and Other US Tech Firms in Middle East

Iran's IRGC threatens 18 American tech companies, warning of retaliation for perceived involvement in high-tech warfare.
World news
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Iran threatens imminent attacks on US tech companies in the Middle East

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatens to target major US tech companies in the Middle East, urging employees to evacuate for safety.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
5 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Microsoft's new 'superintelligence' game plan is all about business

Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman focuses on achieving superintelligence to enhance business productivity through AI advancements.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

'Going To Continue for Some Time': Brett McGurk Gives Grim Response To Trump's Iran Speech

McGurk stated, 'I thought the necessity, laying out the bill of particulars on Iran, was fairly effective,' but he felt the plan for the future was lacking.
Right-wing politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

HHS reverses Biden-era restructuring of its IT and tech operations

HHS Chief Information Officer Clark Minor stated that consolidating the CTO, CDO, and CAIO roles within his office allows the department to move faster on shared platforms and protect systems more effectively.
Healthcare
Writing
fromDefector
4 days ago

Go Ahead and Use AI. It Will Only Help Me Dominate You. | Defector

AI can be a valuable tool in the writing process, and its use should be supported rather than criticized.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Revolution to Regulation

66% of internet users live where political or social sites are blocked, and 78% are in countries where people have been arrested for online posts. New social media regulations have emerged in dozens of countries in the past year alone.
World politics
SF politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Inside David Sacks' new role shaping Trump's AI agenda

Republicans are questioning the White House's AI strategy as Sacks steps back from his role but retains influence.
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
Data science
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
5 days ago

Bluesky's Attie Tests Who Really Controls Social AI

Bluesky's Attie allows users to customize their social media feeds based on personal interests rather than platform-driven algorithms.
Toronto startup
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is putting AV firms on blast for using human staffers

Human operators are essential for self-driving cars, raising concerns about safety, communication, and industry standards.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

U.S. and China control 90% of AI data centres - the Global South is building a different kind of AI - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI movements in the Global South aim to reclaim sovereignty by developing independent, low-cost AI systems for critical services.
#meta
Media industry
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: U.S. needs "whole new workforce" for AI, Meta president says

McCormick's role at Meta emphasizes building AI infrastructure and fostering partnerships with governments for technological advancement.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Media industry
fromAxios
1 week ago

Exclusive: U.S. needs "whole new workforce" for AI, Meta president says

McCormick's role at Meta emphasizes building AI infrastructure and fostering partnerships with governments for technological advancement.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
#ai-in-marketing
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 days ago

As AI does more of the work, are we building the right leaders? | MarTech

AI is transforming marketing analysis but may obscure foundational issues that affect decision-making.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
4 days ago

The real impact of AI on budgets, stacks and teams | MarTech

AI is reshaping marketing budgets and headcount, driving investment rather than cost reduction.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 days ago

As AI does more of the work, are we building the right leaders? | MarTech

AI is transforming marketing analysis but may obscure foundational issues that affect decision-making.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
4 days ago

The real impact of AI on budgets, stacks and teams | MarTech

AI is reshaping marketing budgets and headcount, driving investment rather than cost reduction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

California to impose new AI regulations in defiance of Trump call

Companies hoping to sign contracts with the state of California will have to show they have policies to keep AI from distributing child sexual abuse material and violent pornography.
California
EU data protection
fromFortune
5 days ago

Is Europe too regulated to win the AI race-or ready for a second act? | Fortune

Europe faces economic decline without radical reforms, as highlighted in the Draghi report.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Warren Presses Commerce Department Over Bitmain Security Risks and Trump-Linked Crypto Ties

Heightened scrutiny over crypto supply chains involves concerns about foreign influence and infrastructure vulnerabilities linked to Bitmain and Eric Trump's ventures.
#ai-governance
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago
Washington DC

Trump's federal AI policy framework aims to undercut state laws

The White House aims to establish a federal AI framework to prevent fragmented state regulations from solidifying.
Washington DC
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

Trump's federal AI policy framework aims to undercut state laws

The White House aims to establish a federal AI framework to prevent fragmented state regulations from solidifying.
Privacy professionals
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Digest: Meta, TikTok, and Google Under Investigation for Failure to Comply with Australia's Social Media Ban; California Defies Trump on AI Demands - ExchangeWire.com

Australia's eSafety Commission warns major social media platforms are failing to enforce the under-16 social media ban.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Four terabytes of data have reportedly been stolen, including database records and source code. Allegedly stolen data has been published on a leak site, containing Slack information, internal ticketing data, and videos of conversations between Mercor's AI systems and contractors.
Information security
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

David Sacks is no longer the White House AI and Crypto Czar

David Sacks is no longer a special government employee and will focus on co-chairing the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech

German authorities' data is at risk due to US access through the CLOUD Act, prompting calls for digital sovereignty alternatives.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
2 days ago

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.
fromNature
1 week ago

Trump's new science advisers include 12 technology chiefs - and one academic

The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) now includes a single university researcher and at least nine billionaires, raising concerns about its composition.
Silicon Valley
#ai-security
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

New North Korean AI Hiring Scheme Targets US Companies

A North Korean operative attempted to infiltrate a cybersecurity firm using a stolen identity and AI-generated resume, highlighting vulnerabilities in hiring processes.
US Elections
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

Big Tech to Sign AI Power Cost Pledge at White House Meeting With Trump

Trump administration requires major tech companies to build or secure their own power supply for new AI data centers to prevent electricity cost increases for American households.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

National cyber director doesn't envision industry doing offensive hacking

The U.S. National Cyber Director clarifies that private sector companies will not conduct offensive cyber operations on behalf of the government, but will instead provide intelligence and defensive support.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

The biggest mistake CEOs make with AI has nothing to do with the technology | Fortune

Advanced generative AI tools will transform industries rather than destroy established software companies.
#ai-policy
Artificial intelligence
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago

Pentagon's Chief Tech Officer Says He Clashed With AI Company Anthropic Over Autonomous Warfare

Pentagon officials view Anthropic's ethical restrictions on AI use in autonomous weapons as obstacles to military development, leading to the company's designation as a supply chain risk.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Trump officials consider skipping premier cyber conference after Biden-era cyber leader named CEO

Top Trump administration cyber officials are in discussions to cancel their attendance at the RSAC Conference taking place in San Francisco in March after a top Biden-era cyber leader was named CEO of the event, according to multiple former officials and other people with knowledge of the matter.
Information security
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The US will send Tech Corps members to foreign countries in its latest push for AI dominance

The Peace Corps launched Tech Corps to deploy AI-skilled volunteers abroad to support agriculture, education, health, and economic development while advancing U.S. AI influence.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Trump policies are helping ensure the US leads in global AI revolution, White House economic advisers argue

The U.S. is maintaining global AI leadership through sustained investment, rising system performance, and potential for AI-driven GDP divergence similar to the Industrial Revolution.
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