The Digital Services Act (DSA) is a significant piece of legislation that impacts technology companies operating in the European Union. It aims to regulate digital services, protect users’ rights, and create a safer online environment. Some of the most impactful aspects of the DSA include: Scope: The DSA applies to a wide range of online intermediaries, including cloud providers, online …

On July 26, 2023, the House Oversight Committee’s national security subcommittee held a hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs. The hearing featured testimony from three retired military veterans: former Navy pilot Ryan Graves, former intelligence official David Grusch, and retired Navy Commander David Fravor. The witnesses shared their firsthand experiences with UAPs and called for greater …

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a key component of the global climate system, responsible for transporting heat from the tropics to the North Atlantic. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the climate of the North Atlantic region and has widespread ramifications on global climate. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the potential shutdown of the AMOC …

Millions of US Military Emails Leaked to Mali Due to Typing Error For nearly a decade, millions of US military emails have been mistakenly sent to Mali, a Russian ally, due to a minor typing error. Emails intended for the US military’s “.mil” domain were sent to the West African country, which uses the “.ml” suffix. Some of the emails …

The spread of misinformation is a growing problem in the digital age. With the click of a button, anyone can share false or misleading information with a wide audience. This can have serious consequences, such as undermining public trust in institutions, influencing elections, tarnishing reputations and even inciting violence. Google’s Fact Check Explorer Google is committed to fighting misinformation. In 2016, …

Deepfake technology has rapidly advanced and become widespread in recent years. This technology can create convincing artificial media, like videos of one person’s face on another’s body. The FBI has warned the public about malicious actors creating synthetic content, commonly referred to as “deepfakes,” by manipulating benign photos and videos to create explicit content and sextortion schemes. Criminals use deepfake …

On May 18, 2023, the Supreme Court handed twin victories to technology platforms by declining in two cases to hold them liable for content posted by their users. The cases involved Twitter and Google, and the Court for now rejected efforts to limit the sweep of the law that frees the platforms from liability for user content, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). The Court’s unanimous decision …

Famous YouTubers, Instagramers, and TikTokers have been known to go to great lengths to gain views and followers, often engaging in dangerous and stupid behavior. This trend has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, with many influencers taking risks that put their lives and the lives of others in danger. One example of this is Trevor Jacobs, a YouTuber who gained notoriety for …

Apple and Google, two of the biggest tech giants in the world, have joined forces to combat the misuse of Bluetooth location-tracking devices. The companies have submitted a joint proposal for an industry specification that will help prevent unwanted location tracking and protect user privacy. Location tracking has become a major concern for users in recent years, with many apps and devices …

OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Bard are two of the most popular AI chatbots on the market. Both chatbots are capable of generating text, translating languages, and writing different kinds of creative content. However, there are some key differences between the two chatbots. One of the biggest differences is that ChatGPT is a more general-purpose chatbot, while Bard is designed specifically …