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Let's Encrypt Blocks Certificate Use in US-Sanctioned Regions
Let's Encrypt bans SSL/TLS certificate use in US-sanctioned territories, impacting HTTPS access for users in Iran, Syria and North Korea.
Seattle City Council Moves to Block Large Data Centers for One Year
Seattle is set to impose a year-long ban on new large data centers, citing energy and environmental concerns. The moratorium aims to regulate the industry's rapid growth.
Programmable Disclosure Aims to Rebuild User Trust in Data Privacy
A new approach called programmable disclosure offers users dynamic control over their personal data, potentially transforming static privacy policies into interactive trust-building tools.
Facial Recognition Error Leads to False Arrest Lawsuit in Florida
A Florida man is suing police after a facial recognition system wrongly flagged him as a child luring suspect. The lawsuit says officers ignored evidence he was 300 miles away.
AI Agents Enter Crypto Trading With Coinbase Integration
Coinbase enables AI agents to trade crypto tokens including Fartcoin, raising questions about automated market participation.
US Government Orders Anthropic to Disable New AI Models Over Security Concerns
Anthropic shut down its Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models after a Commerce Department directive citing national security risks from a reported jailbreak exploit.
Government Orders Anthropic to Cut Foreign Access to Advanced AI Models
The US government ordered Anthropic to block Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for foreign users, citing national security. Anthropic complied but questioned the lack of evidence.
Tokenized Stock Promises on Crypto Platforms Leave Investors Empty-Handed
Crypto platforms promised users access to SpaceX IPO shares via tokenized stocks. The offerings never materialized, raising questions about unregulated investment products.
UK Scientists Testify: No Causal Proof Smartphones Harm Children's Brains
Neuroscientists told UK MPs that evidence of smartphones rewiring children's brains is mostly correlational. Researchers called for more studies on social media and AI chatbots.
UK Bans Social Media for Children Under 16 in Sweeping Online Safety Move
The UK government has announced a ban on social media for children under 16 and a minimum age for chatbots, aiming to protect young people from online harms.
UK Teen Social Media Ban Draws Cybersecurity Warnings From VPN Industry
UK's teen social media ban raises cybersecurity alarms. VPN industry warns of privacy risks and unintended consequences.
US Crackdown on Anthropic Models Highlights Looming AI Security Crisis
The US government targets Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 over hacking capabilities, underscoring the inevitability of dangerous AI.
Estonia Pioneers Digital IDs for AI Agents to Curb Online Lawlessness
Estonia is issuing personal identification codes to AI agents, a first-of-its-kind experiment in digital accountability that could reshape how autonomous systems operate online.
UK Government Pushes Flawed Facial Age Checks for Asylum Seekers
The UK Home Office will deploy facial recognition for age verification on asylum seekers despite internal tests showing the technology is unreliable and prone to errors.
US Regulator Orders Fast-Track for AI Data Centers That Generate Their Own Power
FERC orders grid operators to fast-track AI data center connections if they self-generate power or cut peak usage. Implementation required within 90 days.
Norway Bans Generative AI for Younger Students in Schools
Norway will prohibit generative AI use for younger students starting next school year, citing risks to cognitive development and critical thinking.
UK Government Considers VPN Ban as Part of Age Verification Plan
The UK government is exploring a ban on VPNs to enforce age verification online. The proposal raises significant privacy and security concerns for households.
Virginia Lawsuit Targets Ring's Visitor Facial Recognition Without Consent
A class action lawsuit alleges Ring's Familiar Faces feature collects biometric data from visitors and passersby without their knowledge, challenging the opt-in model.
NASA Launch Infrastructure Strains Under Super Heavy Rocket Demand
A NASA Inspector General report warns that Kennedy Space Center's aging infrastructure cannot keep up with demand from SpaceX Starship and Blue Origin New Glenn super heavy rockets.
Tesla Challenges Autopilot Blame in Fatal Texas Crash Investigation
Tesla disputes claims its Autopilot system caused a fatal Texas crash. The company argues the system was not active, raising questions about data logs and driver responsibility.