Legislators seek to close the legal spy loophole in Section 702 of the Foreign Surveillance Act. A bipartisan group of representatives introduced a bill to the House floor…
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Federal Judge Rules FTC Can Restrict Meta’s Private Data Use
The company sought to have the dispute with the Federal Trade Commission transferred to the court. The District of Columbia U.S. District Court denied a motion filed by…
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FTC Approves Resolution on AI Product Oversight
The resolution corresponds with the president’s executive order on the development and use of artificial intelligence. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently approved an omnibus resolution that authorizes…
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Senator Questions White House Surveillance Program
Senator Wyden says law enforcement can obtain trillions of domestic phone records without a warrant. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon sent a letter to the Department of Justice…
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DHS Launches New Office of Homeland Security Statistics
Secretary Mayorkas announces office to increase analysis, reporting, and data transparency. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched the Office of Homeland Security Statistics to enhance the…
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Legislators Seek to Close Surveillance Loopholes Created after 9/11
“Backdoor” access permits the FBI to seize citizen’s data without a warrant. A bill sponsored by over a dozen senators and representatives would close legal loopholes that allow…
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USPS Utilizes AI to Improve Shipping
Technology is being trained to provide better predictions of the status of packages in the mail. U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Chief Information Officer Pritha Mehra expressed confidence in…
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Digital Infrastructure for Vehicle Safety Grant Applications Open
The transportation department program supports innovation in the communication of vehicle data. The Department of Transportation has opened applications for a grant program totaling $40 million that seeks…
Read MorePresident Issues Executive Order on AI
Expansive order includes safety and privacy issues. On Monday, the White House announced the president has issued an executive order to require AI companies to address safety and…
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Space Force Pauses Use of ChatGPT, Language AI
Memo states online AI programs gathering personal data pose a security risk. The U.S. Space Force recently paused the use of ChatGPT and other web-based artificial intelligence (AI)…
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