The Web Tech Culture US TikTok ban could begin next year as Biden signs law, but legal battle looms Biden re-election campaign to continue using TikTok, as the ban wouldn't take effect until after the election By Daniel Sims, April 25, 2024, 6:15 AM
Security Tech Culture Microsoft warns that Russia's online influence campaigns targeting US elections have picked up pace Russia is trying to undermine US support for Ukraine and NATO By Rob Thubron, April 18, 2024, 6:55 AM 45 comments
AI Tech Culture Microsoft issues warning on China's use of generative AI to disrupt US elections China-based and Beijing-backed groups are becoming more sophisticated By Rob Thubron, April 5, 2024, 11:07 AM 41 comments
The Web Tech Culture Former White House CIO warns the tech industry should prepare for a TikTok ban China could retaliate by placing demands on Apple By Rob Thubron, April 4, 2024, 10:16 AM 34 comments
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
Industry Hardware China is determined to advance its technology despite US-led restrictions, Xi Jinping tells Dutch Prime Minister China thinks it doesn't need ASML By Rob Thubron, March 28, 2024, 5:18 AM 16 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
Tech Culture AI United Nations adopts the first global resolution on AI development A "landmark" decision with absolutely no weight or chance for enforcement By Alfonso Maruccia, March 22, 2024, 2:49 PM 9 comments
The Web Tech Culture Biden backs bill that could kill TikTok in the US, TikTok fights back "If they pass it, I'll sign it" By James Miller, March 9, 2024, 12:08 PM 22 comments
Mobile Industry TikTok faces US ban if ByteDance fails to sell app ByteDance will have around five months to divest TikTok if the bill passes By Rob Thubron, March 6, 2024, 9:24 AM 12 comments
Industry Hardware US government seeking a CHIPS Act 2.0 to properly fund domestic semiconductor industry Earmarked funds from the CHIPS Act aren't even fully expended, but the Secretary of Commerce calls for CHIPS Act 2? By Alfonso Maruccia, February 22, 2024, 4:06 PM 13 comments
The Web Security White House seeks to cryptographically verify Biden videos to mitigate deepfake risks Is it real, or just malarkey? By James Miller, February 11, 2024, 1:20 PM 20 comments
The Web Tech Culture US lawmakers weigh-in on deepfakes after explicit Taylor Swift images are shared online Deepfakes "can cause irrevocable emotional, financial, and reputational harm" said one representative By James Miller, January 28, 2024, 7:23 AM 34 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
Tech Culture The Web United Nations proposes social media guidelines after survey finds 85% of people worry about online disinformation Fake news related to elections is a big concern By Rob Thubron, November 8, 2023, 10:15 AM 19 comments
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
Industry Biden administration finalizes rules to prevent CHIPS Act money from reaching China "No CHIPS for you!" By Rob Thubron, September 25, 2023, 8:13 AM
Industry There were zero exports of vital tech materials gallium and germanium from China last month China's export retaliation could impact its already shaky economy By Rob Thubron, September 25, 2023, 5:19 AM 7 comments
AI Industry Tech titans including Musk, Zuckerberg, and Huang converge in Washington for AI forum Hosted by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer By Rob Thubron, September 13, 2023, 7:37 AM
Mobile Hardware Huawei and the Land of Magical Thinking Did Huawei and SMIC break the laws of physics? By Jonathan Goldberg, September 9, 2023, 1:12 PM 21 comments
Industry Hardware US bans sale of top Nvidia and AMD AI chips to the Middle East The A100 and H100 have been restricted over concerns of resales to China By Rob Thubron, August 31, 2023, 9:28 AM
The Web Tech Culture Meta says Chinese law enforcement linked to world's largest covert influence operation Some of the pro-Chinese, anti-US headlines included claims about Covid-19's origins By Rob Thubron, August 29, 2023, 8:59 AM
Tech Culture Security "My Pillow Guy" unveils his lofty plan to prevent election fraud and it involves drones The plan could conflict with various laws concerning criminal trespass and unmanned aircraft By Jimmy Pezzone, August 19, 2023, 3:21 PM 27 comments
AI Study reveals left-wing bias in ChatGPT's responses (Correction: it doesn't) "AI systems could replicate, or even amplify, existing challenges posed by the internet and social media" By Rob Thubron, August 18, 2023, 9:19 AM 46 comments
Industry AI The United States government will let AI companies self-regulate for their own good Seven leading corporations have agreed to somewhat "manage" the risks posed by AI By Alfonso Maruccia, July 24, 2023, 9:06 AM 19 comments