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News & Articles By Laura Harris
04/24/2024
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By Laura Harris
House of Representatives passes legislation to ban TikTok if its CCP-linked parent company doesn’t sell its stake in the platform within a year
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that could effectively ban the popular social media platform TikTok from operating in the United States unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance Ltd., sells its stake in the platform within a year. On March 14, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously passed legislation forcing TikTok to divest […]
04/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
Tesla halts Cybertruck deliveries following customer concerns about potentially fatal flaw in accelerator pedal
Tesla has reportedly stopped all Cybertruck deliveries following customer complaints about a potentially fatal flaw in its accelerator pedal. In the past few weeks, many Cybertruck owners have claimed that they are experiencing serious malfunctions with their new electric pickup trucks immediately after purchasing them. Several users on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum as well as social […]
04/19/2024
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By Laura Harris
British gov’t to equip cops with facial recognition technology as part of $69M plan to combat retail crime
The government of the United Kingdom plans to allocate four million British pounds ($5 million) for the development of mobile police units equipped with live facial recognition technology that can scan people’s faces on the street, supposedly as a means to combat retail crimes. According to the announcement of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the program will make […]
04/17/2024
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By Laura Harris
Automotive journalist reveals how smart technologies in modern vehicles cost you privacy and control
Automotive journalist Geoff Thompson recently delved into the implications of a software update applied to a Hyundai Kona subcompact SUV following the technological evolution of the automotive industry. In recent years, the automotive industry has undergone notable technological strides, equipping modern vehicles with features that “bolster safety and efficiency.” Cars manufactured since the mid-2010s are integrated with so-called […]
04/11/2024
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By Laura Harris
EU plans to monitor private online chats under the guise of combating child abuse
The European Union is planning to pass new regulations supposedly to combat child sexual abuse online that will allow it to monitor private online messages for illegal content, stirring controversy all over the continent. Initially introduced in May 2022, the EU presented the first draft of the “Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament […]
04/10/2024
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By Laura Harris
Report finds China uses fake accounts and AI-generated content to manipulate public opinion (but so does the U.S. government and the CDC)
A report from the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) has uncovered how China uses fake social media accounts and artificial intelligence-generated content to manipulate public opinion in its favor and disrupt global affairs. According to the report, titled “Same targets, new playbooks: East Asia threat actors employ unique methods,” Chinese Communist Party-affiliated actors have been actively engaging […]
04/08/2024
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By Laura Harris
New Tesla Cybertruck owners in California report steering wheel malfunctions immediately after purchase
New owners of Elon Musk’s much-hyped Cybertruck in California have been reporting steering wheel issues. Tesla’s Cybertruck, advertised as “apocalypse-proof,” has a new advanced system called steer-by-wire. The new technology, which aims to replace traditional steering, eliminates the physical connection between the steering wheel and the car wheels through electrically controlled motors. This feature provides a tighter turn […]
04/01/2024
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By Laura Harris
Privacy experts warn the public against “digital enslavement” as Amazon launches new app for pay-by-palm services
Privacy experts warn the public about possible “digital enslavement” as Amazon launches a new app that enables first-time users to enroll in the Amazon One pay-by-palm services remotely. In the past, individuals had to physically visit a store equipped with Amazon One devices to register for the service. But on March 28, Amazon announced that first-time users […]
03/29/2024
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By Laura Harris
IDF accused of using AI facial recognition system to target innocent Palestinians in Gaza
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has been accused of using an artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition system to scan the faces of innocent Palestinians and compile them in a database of individuals purportedly affiliated with Hamas in Gaza. The Red Wolf system, developed by Unit 8200 of the IDF’s Intelligence Corps in collaboration with Israeli tech firm Corsight, utilizes […]
03/27/2024
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By Laura Harris
SURVEY: Majority of American teenagers feel happy and peaceful without smartphones
A recent Pew Research Center survey reveals that a majority of American teenagers find happiness and peace when they are not tethered to their smartphones. The study, conducted among 1,453 teenagers ages 13 to 17, found that 74 percent of respondents say they feel happy when they have no smartphones on hand, while 72 percent say they feel peaceful […]
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