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10/15/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Australia’s facial recognition rollout sparks privacy fears: Digital ID system goes live without full oversight
Australia’s National Driver Licence Facial Recognition Solution (NDLFRS) will launch later this year despite unresolved privacy concerns. The system, first proposed in 2017, centralizes biometric data from driver’s licenses and passports for government and private-sector verification. Critics warn of surveillance risks, weak privacy protections and potential for data misuse or breaches. The Albanese government fast-tracked the […]
10/15/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump threatens 50% tariff escalation as China vows to “fight to the end” in trade war
President Trump threatens an additional 50% tariff on Chinese exports if Beijing refuses to lift retaliatory 34% tariffs. China controls 80% of global rare earth production, crucial for military and tech industries, prompting U.S. concerns over national security. Trump accuses China of “economically hostile acts,” including soybean export restrictions, while Beijing sanctions U.S.-linked firms. Stocks […]
10/15/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump administration awards $4.5 billion for smart wall expansion along southern border
$4.5 billion allocated for Smart Wall construction across California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. 230 miles of new barriers and 400 miles of surveillance tech to enhance border security. Funding sourced from Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and previously frozen FY2021 appropriations. DHS waivers expedite construction in high-traffic areas like San Diego and El Paso. […]
10/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Supreme Court denies Google’s request to delay, clearing path for major Play Store reforms
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Google’s emergency request to pause antitrust-mandated changes to its Play Store. Epic Games’ 2023 victory forces Google to allow third-party payment links and rival app stores by 2026. Google warns of security risks, but courts cite “replete” evidence of anticompetitive conduct. Reforms could lower costs for developers and consumers, disrupting […]
10/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Cruz’s SANDBOX Act sparks debate over AI deregulation and technocratic governance
Senator Ted Cruz introduces the SANDBOX Act, aiming to create a regulatory “sandbox” for AI companies to bypass federal rules for up to 10 years. The bill aligns with Trump’s AI Action Plan, prioritizing corporate innovation over government oversight, raising concerns about regulatory capture. Critics warn the legislation could undermine consumer protections, state authority and […]
10/06/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A new digital frontier: Government power to disconnect citizens raises alarm
Bill C-8 grants the federal government the power to order internet service providers to deny service to “any specified person” without a prior warrant. The order requires only the approval of the Minister of Industry, with oversight occurring only after the fact through a judicial review. Privacy advocates and legal experts warn the bill threatens […]
10/01/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump administration expands Chinese export blacklist, restricting chip sales
The Trump administration has expanded the Entity List to include subsidiaries of blacklisted companies, targeting Chinese entities like Huawei, Hikvision and DJI. The new rule increases the number of companies requiring licenses to receive U.S. goods and services, likely disrupting supply chains. China’s Commerce Ministry has strongly criticized the rule, accusing the U.S. of infringing […]
09/26/2025
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By Willow Tohi
U.S. government goes all-in on Grok: xAI’s “rock-bottom” deal to power federal AI until 2027
GSA grants federal agencies access to Musk’s xAI Grok models via a $0.42-per-agency, 24-month deal. The partnership aims to modernize government operations and counter China in the global AI race. Elon Musk and Trump reconciled tensions after the Charlie Kirk memorial, reuniting for strategic alignment. xAI engineers will support agencies in adopting AI tools, with […]
09/23/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A legal reckoning for the digital ad market
A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital advertising market. A “remedy” trial is now underway to determine how to restore competition, with the Justice Department pushing for a breakup of Google’s ad technology. Google argues its proposed technical fixes are sufficient and that a forced divestiture would harm […]
09/22/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Cell tower developers mislead for profit, health experts warn of 5G risks
Cell tower developers often mislead residents and officials, claiming gaps in coverage when FCC maps show full coverage. Experts like Dr. Martin Pall link 5G EMF exposure to premature aging, Alzheimer’s, brain damage and increased cancer risk. Attorney Robert Berg advises residents to use FCC’s National Broadband Map to expose false claims, advocating for increased […]
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