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Labor Department Asks Workers to Report DEI-Focused Colleagues
The Department of Labor sent an email telling employees to report coworkers prioritizing DEI efforts, sparking concerns about workplace surveillance.

US Law Enforcement Targets 'Anti-Tech Extremism' as AI Backlash Intensifies
Federal agencies shift focus to surveil anti-technology extremists amid growing AI protests and attacks.

Grok's Government Adoption Lags, Undermining xAI's Growth Story
Grok appears in only 3 of 400+ government AI use cases per Reuters. The low adoption undercuts xAI's growth story tied to a potential massive SpaceX IPO.

US Government Takes $2B Equity Stakes in IBM and Quantum Computing Firms
The US government acquires $2 billion in equity stakes in quantum computing companies, including IBM, marking a new era of public-private investment in critical technology.

Pentagon Reportedly Pursues Weaponized AI Models, Raising Ethical Concerns
Pentagon plans to weaponize advanced AI models, including Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview, despite supply chain risks. The move signals a major shift in military cyber strategy.

SpaceX Files for IPO, Plans NYSE Listing Under Ticker SPCX
SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, planning to list on the NYSE under the ticker SPCX. The filing reveals unprecedented financial details about the private space company.

Immigration Agency Signs $25 Million Deal for Iris Biometrics
ICE awards $25 million iris scanning contract to Bi2 Technologies, expanding biometric surveillance and sparking privacy concerns.

Google Calls Search Monopoly Ruling Flawed in Appeal, Says It Won Fairly
Google appeals its search monopoly ruling, arguing the decision overstepped legal bounds. The company says it won market position through fair competition.

Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.

Congress Proposes $130 Annual Fee for Electric Vehicle Owners
Congress proposes $130 annual fee for EV owners in bipartisan transportation bill. Fee rises to $150 by 2029. Plug-in hybrids pay $35 yearly.

FBI seeks real-time access to nationwide license plate camera network
The FBI issued a request for proposals for nationwide license plate reader data in near real time. The contract would cover 75% of US locations and enable tracking of vehicles.

Executives Lead in Shadow AI Use, Study Finds
New research reveals 62% of senior leaders use unapproved AI tools, bypassing security risks for productivity gains.

Microsoft Targets Corporate Users With New Surface Laptop Privacy Features
Microsoft's new Surface Laptop for Business adds a privacy screen and a haptic touchpad. The device is priced for enterprise buyers with a starting cost of $1,299.

AI Agents Burn Cash: Microsoft, Meta, Amazon Face Token Crisis
Agentic AI consumes up to 1000x more tokens than standard AI, causing budgets to explode. Tech giants are now pulling back as employee 'tokenmaxxing' backfires.

AI Over-Reliance Turns IT Teams Into 'Tech Zombies'
Experts warn that over-reliance on AI for routine IT tasks erodes critical thinking, leaving teams helpless when automation fails.

Meta Employees Rush to Use Perks Before 8,000 Job Cuts Take Effect
Meta employees are cashing in on headphone stipends and other perks as layoffs loom. The company is cutting about 8,000 jobs.