All the Ways Europe Is Ditching American Technology
…It is likely the tip of the iceberg. “The aggressive policies by the Trump administration, attacking international law, as well as the EU and democratic principles, has led to several wake-up…
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In a Big Reversal, Zohran Mamdani Tells NYC Agencies They Can Use TikTok
…on government devices, joining the ranks of other state and federal agencies that at the time deemed the app a major security risk. Adams spokesperson Jonah Allon said then that the city…
Anthropic Says It’s Taking Claude Fable 5 Offline to Comply With US Government Order
…Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in a policy essay earlier this week that he and the company support a fair, structured, and transparent government process that would block the release of unsafe…
Activists Are Taking On Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO
…On Wednesday, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, wrote to the US Securities and Exchange Commission urging it to scrutinize SpaceX’s IPO preparations. The company’s shares are…
OpenAI Backs Bill That Would Limit Liability for AI-Enabled Mass Deaths or Financial Disasters
…Reducing the risk of serious harm from the most advanced AI systems while still allowing this technology to get into the hands of the people and businesses—small and big—of Illinois…
Apple Will Push Out Rare ‘Backported’ Patches to Protect iOS 18 Users From DarkSword Hacking Tool
…by other attackers, putting iOS users at risk,” says Patrick Wardle, a former NSA hacker and now the CEO of the Apple-device-focused security firm DoubleYou. “If protecting users actually matters…
Rednote Draws a Line Between China and the World
…Both Beijing and Western governments are closely scrutinizing data security risks and potential instances of content moderation overreach. That’s why ByteDance decided to make TikTok an entirely separate ecosystem from its…
Here’s How Much San Francisco Tech Companies Pay for Police Protection
…Some cities have raised concerns about the conflicts of interest and liability risks posed by the arrangements. But agencies that permit them say they benefit community relations and officers’ wallets, Stoughton’s…
How People in China Keep Outsmarting Anthropic’s Geolocation Restrictions
…But the unfortunate result is that by accessing Claude through more and more unsanctioned tools, users are also exposing themselves to more security risks. Not only can they be scammed by sellers…
Tips and Advice for Buying Used or Refurbished Electronics
…While you can find bargains and reputable sellers, there is some risk, and support can prove disappointing and take a long time if you ever have to dispute something. eBay: You can…