“Backdoor” access permits the FBI to seize citizen’s data without a warrant. A bill sponsored by over a dozen senators and representatives would close legal loopholes that allow…
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Space Force Pauses Use of ChatGPT, Language AI
Memo states online AI programs gathering personal data pose a security risk. The U.S. Space Force recently paused the use of ChatGPT and other web-based artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Amendment to Unify Cybersecurity Requirements Proposed
NASA, GSA, and the Defense Department seek to standardize contractual requirements for all administration employees. The Department of Defense (DoD), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the National…
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Homeland Security Appoints Chief AI Officer
The new role will oversee AI policies introduced by the AI Task Force. The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that Chief Information Officer Eric Hysen has been…
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Commerce Secretary Says Tariffs Against China Under Review
Revisions will not be made until the review has been completed. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said President Biden’s administration will not adjust any of the tariffs against…
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NASA Cautiously Explores Using AI in Agency Processes
Potential applications include code-writing assistance and summarization. NASA has begun experimenting with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in some more menial processes, taking extensive precautions as they…
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DOD Plans for Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation
Department establishes directives for 225,000 skilled cyber defense workers. The Department of Defense recently released its Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, which outlines how the department intends to…
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FTC Charges Genetic Testing Firm for Deceptive Practices
The company also stored data insecurely and experienced breaches. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has charged genetic testing firm, 1Health.io, formerly known as Vitagene, for violations including not securing…
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SEC Dismisses 42 Cases Regarding Data Access
Enforcement staff viewed legal materials meant for in-house court The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that it dismissed 42 of its enforcement cases linked to inappropriately…
Read MoreZero Trust Cybersecurity Strategy Update Given by DoD
The heightened network validation model is on track for its 2027 deadline. The Department of Defense’s (DoD) Deputy Chief Information Officer David McKeown provided an update recently on…
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