Telco fined $1M for transmitting Biden deepfake without verifying Caller ID
Lingo Telecom signed calls with A-Level attestations despite not verifying them. Enlarge / President Joe Biden leaving the White House on August 16, 2024, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Anna Moneymaker ) A ph.....»»
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.....»»
Amazon and Apple fined $218 million by Spain antitrust watchdog
Spain's antitrust regulator has imposed fines worth a total of €194.1 million ($218 million) on Amazon and Apple for colluding to restrict competition on the Amazon website in Spain......»»
Apple-Amazon deal sees companies fined $218M by antitrust regulator in Spain
The controversial Apple–Amazon deal struck back in 2018 has been found to be illegal by Spanish antitrust regulators, who have fined the company a total of $218M. The investigation into alleged price-fixing took two years to complete, and follows.....»»
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......»»
Examining our options for a lunar solar power satellite
The concept of gathering some of the unlimited sunlight available in space, then transmitting it down to users, was first developed to serve the clean energy needs of planet Earth. But Space-Based Solar Power can also work for the moon......»»
Tax preparers that shared private data with Meta, Google could be fined billions
One tax preparer said the scandal likely impacts every user of its services. Enlarge (credit: Pgiam | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Yesterday, Congress members revealed the results of a seven-month investigation into tax-f.....»»
Biden FCC nominee advances to Senate floor despite Ted Cruz’s protests
Committee approves Democrat Anna Gomez, sending nomination to full Senate. Enlarge / Federal Communications Commission hearing room on February 26, 2015, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Mark Wilson) Democrats.....»»
Toyota, Stellantis blast Biden’s plan to boost electric car sales
The automakers warned that proposed emission curbs for cars and light trucks are overly optimistic and discriminate against plug-in hybrid vehicles. .....»»
UAW wants EPA to soften vehicle emissions plan
The United Auto Workers union on Friday called on the Biden administration to soften its proposed vehicle emissions cuts that would require 67% of new vehicles to be electric by 2032......»»
China fines Jack Ma"s Ant Group nearly $1 billion
China's top financial regulators have fined Ant Group — the fintech firm founded by billionaire Jack Ma — about 7.1 billion yuan ($994 million) for breaking rules related to consumer protection and corporate governance......»»
Apple cracks down on lending apps after deepfake nudes threat
Apple has removed a bunch of exploitative lending apps in India that used unethical strategies to collect, such as threatening to send deepfake nudes to borrowers' contacts.Apple removes some predatory lending apps in IndiaDuring the past week, Apple.....»»
Biden taps a Michigan native to smooth upcoming UAW talks
Michigan native Gene Sperling, a senior adviser to President Joe Biden, is being tapped to coordinate the administration's bid to facilitate smooth contract talks between the Detroit Three automakers and United Auto Workers union. Sperling is the.....»»