Category: Government & Policy
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read More ↗: Tensions Rise Between China and the U.S. Following China’s New Ban on Strategic Mineral ExportsTensions Rise Between China and the U.S. Following China’s New Ban on Strategic Mineral Exports
China’s Ministry of Commerce has announced the suspension of gallium, germanium, and antimony exports to the United States, further escalating the long-standing trade disputes between…
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read More ↗: Russia blocks the use of Discord, a key platform for its militaryRussia blocks the use of Discord, a key platform for its military
According to a report by The Washington Post, Russia has decided to ban the use of Discord, a popular chat platform, following similar measures applied…
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read More ↗: Deepfake posts of Kamala Harris by Elon Musk may not be accepted under California’s new law.Deepfake posts of Kamala Harris by Elon Musk may not be accepted under California’s new law.
A new law in California could lead to legal consequences for those who post or share AI-generated deepfakes on social media that mislead voters about…
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read More ↗: Legal Battle Over TikTok: U.S. National Security Concerns Could Lead to 2025 BanLegal Battle Over TikTok: U.S. National Security Concerns Could Lead to 2025 Ban
TikTok is currently embroiled in a legal dispute in the United States due to concerns related to national security. In 2024, the U.S. Congress passed…
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read More ↗: Brazil’s Supreme Court Unblocks Elon Musk’s Starlink and X Assets After SanctionsBrazil’s Supreme Court Unblocks Elon Musk’s Starlink and X Assets After Sanctions
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes lifted the freeze on the bank accounts of the social media platform X and satellite Internet provider Starlink.…
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read More ↗: U.S. Court Orders Regulators to Propose Penalties for Google’s Search Engine Monopoly by Year’s EndU.S. Court Orders Regulators to Propose Penalties for Google’s Search Engine Monopoly by Year’s End
The court has ordered U.S. regulators to propose punitive measures against Google for monopolistic practices in its search engine before the end of the year.…
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read More ↗: As discontent fueled by misinformation continues to spread, the United Kingdom might seek greater powers to regulate tech platforms.As discontent fueled by misinformation continues to spread, the United Kingdom might seek greater powers to regulate tech platforms.
The UK government has hinted at the possibility of pursuing stricter regulation of tech platforms following several days of violent riots in England and Northern…
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read More ↗: State Secretaries Urge X to Prevent Its Chatbot Grok from Spreading Misinformation about ElectionsState Secretaries Urge X to Prevent Its Chatbot Grok from Spreading Misinformation about Elections
Grok, which should not be confused with the AI startup Groq that raised more than $600 million this morning, has been spreading false information about…
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read More ↗: Kamala Harris’s Position on Technological IssuesKamala Harris’s Position on Technological Issues
This weekend, President Biden surprised many by announcing the suspension of his presidential campaign and expressing his support for his Vice President, Kamala Harris. Although…
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read More ↗: Joe Biden Withdraws from Presidential RaceJoe Biden Withdraws from Presidential Race
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has announced that he will not seek re-election, a decision that comes after weeks of increasing pressure…