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News & Articles By Cassie B.
01/15/2026
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By Cassie B.
Verizon outage chaos: Over a million reports filed as service fails nationwide
Verizon suffered a major nationwide service outage affecting hundreds of thousands. Customers were left unable to call, text, or use data for hours. The outage prompted emergency advisories in major cities like New York. Verizon apologized and will issue credits but did not reveal the cause. This follows a similar 2024 outage and raises concerns […]
01/12/2026
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By Cassie B.
Musk to open source X algorithm as platform faces $140 million EU fine and criminal probe
Elon Musk will open-source X’s recommendation algorithm within a week. The move comes amid major EU regulatory pressure, including a massive fine. A French criminal probe into X is denounced as politically motivated. Open-sourcing aims to make alleged platform bias debatable by the public. The clash centers on control over digital speech and transparency. Elon […]
01/12/2026
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By Cassie B.
FAA’s aggressive 4-year overhaul of ancient air traffic tech sparks safety concerns
The FAA is launching a massive $32.5 billion overhaul of the national air traffic control system. The plan aims to replace obsolete World War II-era radar and analog technology within four years. A government report found that most current air traffic control telecommunications systems are unsustainable. Aviation experts warn the aggressive timeline is a high-stakes […]
01/07/2026
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By Cassie B.
Pakistan blocks global VPNs, mandates state surveillance backdoors in digital crackdown
Pakistan blocks major global VPN services to enable state surveillance. A new licensing regime mandates backdoor access for security agencies. The move is widely condemned as censorship that will cripple the tech sector. This action reflects a global pattern of using digital tools for authoritarian control. The policy isolates citizens and stifles free thought and […]
01/05/2026
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By Cassie B.
South Korean crypto employee gets 4-year sentence for Bitcoin spy ring aiding North Korea
A South Korean crypto exchange operator was sentenced for trading Bitcoin for military secrets. He recruited an army captain to hack a critical U.S.-South Korea command system. The plot aimed to steal sensitive data for North Korean operatives. Stolen cryptocurrency funds North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. This case exposes how crypto can be weaponized […]
12/30/2025
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By Cassie B.
OpenAI offers $555,000 for “stressful” job to guard against rogue AI and mental health harms
OpenAI is hiring a high-paid executive to defend against AI risks like cyberattacks and rogue AI. The move follows lawsuits linking ChatGPT to user harm, including deaths. The role must address mental health impacts and AI that finds security vulnerabilities. OpenAI has faced instability ,with safety executives frequently departing. Industry leaders warn of unchecked AI […]
12/29/2025
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By Cassie B.
Study reveals more than 20% of YouTube recommendations are low-quality “AI slop”
AI slop now dominates more than 20% of new YouTube recommendations. This synthetic content is designed purely to farm views and revenue. Channels producing it have amassed billions of views and millions in earnings. The content is decontextualized, addictive, and sometimes exploits real tragedies. Platform algorithms reward this low-quality content, threatening our shared information space. […]
12/26/2025
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By Cassie B.
Nvidia’s $20 billion licensing deal for Groq targets Google’s AI chip dominance
Nvidia invests $20 billion to license Groq’s AI technology and hire its leadership. The deal is a strategic move to counter Google’s growing influence in AI inference hardware. Structuring it as a licensing agreement aims to avoid intense antitrust scrutiny. Nvidia gains key talent from Google’s TPU project to bolster its own chip development. The […]
12/22/2025
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By Cassie B.
San Francisco power outage strands driverless cars, highlights grid vulnerability
A substation fire caused a massive power outage for 130,000 San Francisco customers. The outage spread across the city’s north side during a peak holiday shopping weekend. PG&E faced complex repairs, with full restoration taking days to complete. The failure paralyzed autonomous vehicles, highlighting technological dependence on the grid. The incident underscores broader concerns about […]
12/15/2025
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By Cassie B.
AI’s hidden cost: Explosive growth drives global e-waste toward crisis levels
AI advancement is creating a massive new wave of electronic waste. Global e-waste is skyrocketing, far outpacing formal recycling rates. Rapid hardware upgrades in data centers are a primary driver. Toxic materials from discarded electronics threaten health and the environment. Experts urge designing for longevity and better recycling to curb the crisis. The breakneck speed […]
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