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US lawmakers call for restrictions to software exports to Chinese chip companies

US lawmakers call for restrictions to software exports to Chinese chip companies
US government needs broader, systemic restrictions to avoid Chinese military innovation, says letter
16 Apr 2021
Google secretly gamed its own ad system, lawsuit claims

Google secretly gamed its own ad system, lawsuit claims
Secretive “Project Bernanke” allegedly gave the search giant an unfair advantage
12 Apr 2021
Apple to send exec to App Store Senate hearing after initially declining

Apple to send exec to App Store Senate hearing after initially declining
Apple claims it was simply seeking alternative dates when it initially declined
12 Apr 2021
US limits exports to Chinese supercomputing entities

US limits exports to Chinese supercomputing entities
Blacklisted organization hosts world's fourth most powerful supercomputer
9 Apr 2021
Google adds new compliance and security certifications for Google Cloud

Google adds new compliance and security certifications for Google Cloud
New certifications prove Google meets data protection and security requirements in Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific region.
9 Apr 2021
Supreme Court justice targets social media

Supreme Court justice targets social media
Clarence Thomas calls for Facebook, Twitter, and Google to be regulated
6 Apr 2021
Tax refund scammers target university staff and students

Tax refund scammers target university staff and students
Like every year, tax refund scammers are in full force
31 Mar 2021
FTC abandons Qualcomm antitrust case

FTC abandons Qualcomm antitrust case
Commission gives up on appeal over aggressive licensing claims
30 Mar 2021
Facebook and Google plan new undersea cable to Asia

Facebook and Google plan new undersea cable to Asia
The proposed cable would connect North America, Indonesia, and Singapore
30 Mar 2021
Head of Homeland Security had his email hacked in SolarWinds attack

Head of Homeland Security had his email hacked in SolarWinds attack
Suspected Russian hackers at the center of new claims
30 Mar 2021
Federal judge blocks US trading ban on Xiaomi

Federal judge blocks US trading ban on Xiaomi
Stock price jumps after judge blocks restrictions on Chinese phone maker
15 Mar 2021
House passes COVID stimulus package with billions in technology funding

House passes COVID stimulus package with billions in technology funding
Schools and libraries win $7.1 billion in connectivity funding
11 Mar 2021
Facebook cancels undersea cable to Hong Kong 

Facebook cancels undersea cable to Hong Kong
US government raised concerns about Chinese spying
11 Mar 2021
Pros and cons of breaking up big tech 

Pros and cons of breaking up big tech
We analyze the impact of breaking up powerful and far-reaching data-opolies
5 Mar 2021
Senators question the privacy of cameras in Amazon delivery vans

Senators question the privacy of cameras in Amazon delivery vans
Amazon claims they’re for safety only, but the senators are skeptical
4 Mar 2021
CISA orders agencies to fix Microsoft vulnerabilities abused by Chinese hackers

CISA orders agencies to fix Microsoft vulnerabilities abused by Chinese hackers
Agencies must patch or disconnect the vulnerable software
4 Mar 2021
US "unprepared" to defend against AI threats

US "unprepared" to defend against AI threats
A report from the National Security Commission advises the government to increase its AI investment as a matter of urgent national security
2 Mar 2021
Lawmakers signal changes for big tech in antitrust hearings

Lawmakers signal changes for big tech in antitrust hearings
Legislators warn large companies against anticompetitive practices
26 Feb 2021
CISA warns of ongoing Accellion File Transfer Appliance attacks

CISA warns of ongoing Accellion File Transfer Appliance attacks
Attacks have hit federal, state, and local governments
25 Feb 2021
President Biden and Senator Schumer ready semiconductor supply chain initiatives

President Biden and Senator Schumer ready semiconductor supply chain initiatives
Majority Leader primes pump for $100 billion in science and technology funding
24 Feb 2021
Biden pledges to address the growing chip shortage crisis

Biden pledges to address the growing chip shortage crisis
The administration is working with businesses to identify and mitigate bottlenecks in semiconductor supply
12 Feb 2021
White House suspends action against TikTok

White House suspends action against TikTok
Biden administration puts halt on Trump-era legal action
11 Feb 2021
Senators criticize the ‘disjointed and disorganized’ SolarWinds hack response 

Senators criticize the ‘disjointed and disorganized’ SolarWinds hack response
Intelligence Committee chiefs call for coordinated action
10 Feb 2021