In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance have filed a lawsuit on May 7, 2024 against the U.S. government, challenging the recently enacted law that would force the sale of the popular video-sharing app or face a nationwide ban. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, …

As the 2024 elections approach, concerns are mounting over the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated disinformation on the democratic process. OpenAI, a leading AI research company, has recently unveiled a new tool designed to detect images created by its own AI system, DALL-E. While this is a step in the right direction, it is merely the beginning of a …

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made remarkable strides in recent years, and one of the most fascinating yet concerning developments is AI-generated voice cloning. This technology allows for the creation of highly realistic synthetic voices that mimic real individuals. While voice cloning has legitimate applications in fields like entertainment, accessibility, and virtual assistants, it also poses significant risks when used maliciously. …

The United States Senate (a vote of 79-18) and House of Representatives (a vote of 352-65) have recently passed a significant piece of legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok, the popular social media platform, if its China-based owner, ByteDance Ltd., refuses to divest its stake. This bill, known as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications …

On March 13, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests the app within a specified timeframe of 6 months. This legislative move underscores the escalating concerns among U.S. lawmakers regarding national security and the potential influence of the Chinese …

The selling of driving behavior data by automobile manufacturers (Hyundai, Tesla, Kia, Volkswagon, and Nissan) to car insurance companies, often without the explicit consent of the vehicle owners, has raised significant privacy concerns and legal questions. This practice involves the collection of detailed driving data through connected cars, which is then shared with or sold to third-party data brokers like …

The United States government is taking significant steps to protect national security, American interests, and tech jobs through a series of strategic investments and legislative actions. One of the most notable initiatives is the establishment of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), a $5 billion semiconductor research consortium aimed at bolstering chip design and hardware innovation in the U.S. This …

Ever have that feeling that what you were “previously” searching you then only to switch to another app only to then get inundated with ads pertaining to things and subjects that you just searched for? Well, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Kochava, a known data broker, alleging serious violations of privacy and security similar to …

The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) has introduced the FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023, which aims to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This bill has been met with criticism and calls for significant reforms. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has expressed concerns about the bill, stating that it ignores years of …

According to recent reports, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has warned that foreign governments are spying on Apple and Google smartphone users through their push notifications. The senator’s office received a tip that government agencies in foreign countries were demanding push notification records from the tech giants. This practice allows governments to track smartphone users through the pop-up messages that …