Potential applications include code-writing assistance and summarization. NASA has begun experimenting with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in some more menial processes, taking extensive precautions as they…
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DOD Plans for Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation
Department establishes directives for 225,000 skilled cyber defense workers. The Department of Defense recently released its Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, which outlines how the department intends to…
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FTC Charges Genetic Testing Firm for Deceptive Practices
The company also stored data insecurely and experienced breaches. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged genetic testing firm, 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene, for violations including not securing…
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SEC Dismisses 42 Cases Regarding Data Access
Enforcement staff viewed legal materials meant for in-house court The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that it dismissed 42 of its enforcement cases linked to inappropriately…
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Zero Trust Cybersecurity Strategy Update Given by DoD
The heightened network validation model is on track for its 2027 deadline. The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Deputy Chief Information Officer David McKeown provided an update recently on…
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FTC Orders Tech Provider to Stop Gathering Student Data
Edmodo found to be violating protections to children’s information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered education technology provider Edmodo to halt the collection of unnecessary personal data…
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FTC Proposes Changes to Protect Health Data
Agency opens public comments for updates to Health Breach Notification Rule. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks feedback on proposed changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR),…
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New Disinformation Agency Formed
Foreign Malign Influence Center will include intelligence investigations into foreign influence on elections. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines announced before the Senate Armed Services Committee the formation…
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Government Agencies Have 30 Days to Remove Tik Tok
Social media app is under increasing scrutiny. The White House Office of Management and Budget says federal agencies have 30 days to assure all government devices are wiped…
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FTC Fines Fortnite Maker for Privacy Violations
Epic Games opts to pay $520 million fine to settle allegations. Epic Games, the company behind the popular video game “Fortnite”, agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission…
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