QAnon believers are in disarray after Biden is inaugurated
For years, believers of the QAnon conspiracy theory had been waiting for the moment when a grand plan would be put into action and secret members of a supposed Satanic pedophilia ring at the highest ranks of government and Hollywood would suddenly be.....»»
Federal agencies gear up for zero trust executive order deadline
Federal agencies are prepared to meet the zero trust executive order requirements from the Biden Administration with just over a year until the deadline, according to Swimlane. The research investigated the confidence level of these agencies in meeti.....»»
$220 billion is helping build US cleantech infrastructure. Here are the projects.
Financial Times identified 110 large-scale manufacturing announcements. Enlarge / President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 13, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) A year ago, Presi.....»»
Cybersecurity for increasingly software-dependent autos largely voluntary
The Biden administration says it wants to shift cybersecurity burdens from individuals, small businesses and local governments to automakers and other big companies......»»
Why the “voluntary AI commitments” extracted by the White House are nowhere near enough
Representatives from Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI recently convened at the White House for a meeting with President Biden with the stated mission of “ensuring the responsible development and distribution of art.....»»
Biden urges "all sides" to make a deal as UAW, Detroit 3 seek contract
President Joe Biden on Monday called for "all sides to work together to forge a fair agreement" as the UAW continued talks with the Detroit 3 automakers......»»
Maui wildfires: Extra logistical challenges hinder government"s initial response when disasters strike islands
Wildfires destroyed the Hawaiian tourist town of Lahaina on Aug. 8 and 9, 2023, leaving many of its roughly 13,000 residents homeless. Fires also burned in other areas on Maui, Hawaii's second-largest island, and its Big Island. President Joe Biden i.....»»
Biden bets billions on tech that sucks carbon out of the air
The Biden administration is throwing its weight behind technology that sucks planet-warming carbon dioxide out of the air, selecting the first winners of a $3.5 billion fund dedicated to developing the machines scientists say will be needed to stop t.....»»
Biden administration defends communications with social media companies in high-stakes court fight
The Biden administration on Thursday defended its communications with social media giants in court, arguing those channels must stay open so that the federal government can help protect the public from threats to election security, Covid-19 misinform.....»»
Biden administration: We never coerced Big Tech into suppressing speech
Conservative-leaning judges to decide if Biden can resume talks with platforms. Enlarge (credit: Drew Angerer / Staff | Getty Images North America) Today, three conservative-leaning judges with the 5th US Circuit Court o.....»»
Biden, in environment push, protects lands near Grand Canyon
Joe Biden used the backdrop of the Grand Canyon Tuesday to champion the climate fight—and distinguish himself from the Republican right—by designating large swathes of surrounding sacred land with protective status......»»
Biden administration reverses Trump decision to relocate US Space Command
The Air Force recommended during Trump's final days in office basing Space Command in Alabama. Enlarge / A US Space Command flag is displayed outside the White House during a 2019 ceremony announcing the command's re-establishmen.....»»
US government outlines National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy
After the release of a National Cybersecurity Strategy and its implementation plan, the Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy (NCWES), “aimed at addressing both immediate and long-term cybe.....»»
GM warns new U.S. emissions rules could cost industry at least $100B billion in penalties; Biden administration disagrees
NHTSA will release its proposal to hike CAFE requirements for 2027 and beyond on Friday, Reuters reported. GM estimated the auto industry as a whole could face $100 billion to $300 billion in total penalties from 2027 to 2031......»»
National Cyber Strategy Implementation Plan: What you need to know
The Biden-Harris Administration’s recently released National Cybersecurity Strategy calls for two fundamental shifts in how the United States allocates roles, responsibilities, and resources in cyberspace. In this Help Net Security video, Kelly Roz.....»»
OpenAI, Google will watermark AI-generated content to hinder deepfakes, misinfo
Seven companies promised Biden they would take concrete steps to enhance AI safety. Enlarge (credit: MediaNews Group/East Bay Times via Getty Images / Contributor | MediaNews Group RM) Seven companies—including OpenAI,.....»»
UAW seeks Washington backing to pressure Detroit 3 in labor talks
Part of the approach includes a decision by the UAW to hold off on endorsing U.S. President Joe Biden's re-election campaign, in a move to pressure the administration......»»
TSMC: Chip giant delays Arizona production in blow to Biden
Taiwan-based TSMC says semiconductors manufacturing at its Arizona plant will no longer begin in 2024......»»
How Biden"s Climate Policies Could Still Cut Emissions in Half
The president is close to fulfilling his promise to cut carbon pollution in half, but everything has to go right.....»»
U.S. Cyber Trust Mark labeling program raises the bar for smart devices’ cybersecurity
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a cybersecurity certification and labeling program to help Americans more easily choose smart devices that are safer and less vulnerable to cyberattacks. The new “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” program propos.....»»
Biden administration announces new labels for gadgets that are less vulnerable to cyberattacks
The next time you're in the market for a smart TV, fitness tracker or other connected gadget, you could see a new US government-backed label identifying some products as being particularly hardened against hackers......»»