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Breach at US Transportation Department exposes 240,000 employee records
News An investigation is underway into the breach, which affected former and current employee data
By Rory Bathgate Published
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US ‘Tech Hubs’ drive aims to boost innovation in American heartlands
News The development of the hubs will could help drive regional innovation and support for tech companies
By Ross Kelly Published
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White House targets close relationship with AI CEOs on safety
News Biden admin has called for greater controls on AI, while stressing the tech’s importance
By Rory Bathgate Published
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US starts exploring “accountability measures” to keep AI companies in check
News The move follows Italy’s recent ban on ChatGPT due to data privacy concerns
By Ross Kelly Published
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IRS mistakenly publishes 112,000 taxpayer records for the second time
News A contractor is thought to be responsible for the error, with the agency reportedly reviewing its relationship with Accenture
By Zach Marzouk Published
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US begins seizure of 48 DDoS-for-hire services following global investigation
News Six people have been arrested who allegedly oversaw computer attacks launched using booters
By Zach Marzouk Published
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US seizes millions in stolen COVID relief funds by China-backed hackers
News APT41 had stolen at least $20 million intended for small businesses, but this is a drop in the water compared to the total lost
By Rory Bathgate Published
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Biden sets June deadline for $42 billion broadband funding outline
News The announced deadline come prior to a much-awaited update to the FCC's US broadband map, giving a clearer image of the internet challenges facing the nation
By Rory Bathgate Published
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FCC eyes formal ban of all Huawei, ZTE equipment sales
News Approaching the deadline to pass such a ruling, companies such as Kaspersky face similar restrictions
By Rory Bathgate Published
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White House proposes fresh Bill of Rights to limit AI threats
News The Biden administration is hoping it will act as a guide for the development and use of AI that protects citizens from harms
By Zach Marzouk Published
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Draft bill could force AWS, Microsoft, Oracle to change public sector contracts
News A US senator is reportedly hoping to change the way the 24 federal agencies buy software
By Zach Marzouk Published
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US plans big tech regulatory framework
News The White House has outlined six principles it aims to follow in order to reform big tech
By Zach Marzouk Published
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