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…
Read MoreUSPS 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…
Read MoreDigital 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…
Read MoreSpace 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)…
Read MoreFTC Extends Deadline for Facial Recognition Tech Review
The extension allows a comprehensive assessment of ESRB’s age estimation technology proposal. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has extended its commenting deadline by 120 days for considering an…
Read MoreDOJ Unseals Charges Against Users of Trickbot Malware
Fourteen Russian nationals were indicted for fraud and fraud conspiracy. The Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed three separate federal jurisdictions, revealing that 14 Russian nationals have been indicted…
Read MoreDOD Launches Website on Unidentified Anomalies
All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office provides reporting tools, resolved UAP cases, and other resources. The Department of Defense has introduced a website dedicated to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office…
Read MoreFTC Charges Experian Over Unsolicited Email Violations
Consumers were not provided with an opt-out for marketing communications. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that California-based Experian Consumer Services (ECS), also known as ConsumerInfo.com, has been…
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