News & Articles By Cassie B.
06/25/2025
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By Cassie B.
House Republicans demand answers after California health exchange shared sensitive user data with LinkedIn
Covered California secretly shared sensitive user data, including pregnancy status and domestic abuse history, with LinkedIn for over a year, sparking outrage. House Republicans demand answers, citing potential HIPAA violations and betrayal of trust for millions relying on the health exchange. Investigative reports exposed LinkedIn’s tracking tools embedded in Covered California’s site, harvesting private medical […]
06/24/2025
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By Cassie B.
DHS warns of heightened cyber threats from Iran after U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities
DHS warns of heightened cyberattack and violence risks from Iranian-backed groups following U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Iran may escalate cyberattacks if a retaliatory fatwa is issued, targeting U.S. infrastructure like power grids and water systems. U.S. forces struck three Iranian nuclear sites, with confirmed damage at Fordow, raising tensions and potential retaliation. Iranian […]
06/23/2025
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By Cassie B.
ChatGPT linked to cognitive decline: MIT study warns of “lazy brain” epidemic as AI dependence grows
MIT study reveals ChatGPT use reduces brain engagement, turning users into passive thinkers instead of active problem solvers. EEG scans show ChatGPT users had the weakest neural activity, while those writing without AI displayed the strongest cognitive engagement. Prolonged AI reliance leads to declining critical thinking, with essays becoming formulaic and lacking originality, according to […]
06/20/2025
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By Cassie B.
Texas Instruments unleashes $60B American semiconductor revolution, creating 60,000 jobs in historic U.S. manufacturing push
Texas Instruments invests $60 billion to build seven semiconductor factories in Texas and Utah in the largest U.S. expansion in foundational chip manufacturing. The project will create more than 60,000 jobs and produce millions of chips daily for defense, automotive, and consumer electronics, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains. Facilities in Sherman, Richardson, and Lehi […]
06/20/2025
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By Cassie B.
Iran cuts off internet access to 90 million, forcing them onto state-run surveillance network
Iran has imposed a near-total internet blackout after Israeli airstrikes, cutting connectivity to just 3% of normal levels, forcing citizens onto a censored state-controlled network. Authorities claim the shutdown is for national security, but critics say it’s to suppress dissent and control information amid escalating conflict. Global platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked, pushing […]
06/19/2025
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By Cassie B.
Trump grants TikTok another 90-day reprieve as ByteDance struggles to secure U.S. buyer
President Trump extends TikTok’s deadline by 90 days, delaying a potential ban as ByteDance negotiates a sale. The extension follows a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok over national security concerns. Trump expresses optimism that China’s President Xi will approve a deal despite Beijing’s history of blocking sales. No buyer has emerged yet, with […]
06/17/2025
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By Cassie B.
Meta’s WhatsApp embraces ads, pushing users toward “Pay or Okay” surveillance model
WhatsApp will introduce targeted ads in its Updates tab and Status posts, using user data like location and interaction history. Meta may impose a “Pay or Okay” model on WhatsApp, charging users to avoid data harvesting, despite EU privacy laws prohibiting it. WhatsApp’s shift to ads marks a stark departure from its ad-free origins, aligning […]
06/17/2025
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By Cassie B.
Cybersecurity experts warn clicking “unsubscribe” in emails could steal your data
Cybersecurity experts warn that clicking on unsubscribe links in spam emails can expose passwords and financial data, or infect devices with malware. One in 644 unsubscribe links leads to a malicious site, with spam making up 45% of global email traffic. Hackers exploit fake unsubscribe links to confirm active emails, redirect to phishing sites, or […]
06/12/2025
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By Cassie B.
Meta acquires $14.8B stake in Scale AI as Zuckerberg pushes for AI supremacy
Meta acquires 49% of Scale AI for $14.8B, integrating CEO Alexandr Wang into its new “Superintelligence” initiative. Zuckerberg’s high-stakes bet aims to close Meta’s AI gap against rivals like OpenAI and Google. Scale AI’s data-labeling expertise addresses Meta’s innovation bottleneck in AI training. Meta’s AGI ambitions face regulatory risks and fierce competition as Big Tech […]
06/10/2025
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By Cassie B.
Cyberattack cripples North America’s largest grocery distributor, threatening supply chain
UNFI, North America’s largest grocery distributor, halted deliveries after a cyberattack disrupted operations for 30,000 retail locations. The breach forced UNFI to shut down critical systems, causing temporary but widespread supply chain disruptions. Grocery chains like Morton Williams and Whole Foods face shortages, with smaller businesses hit hardest by delivery stoppages. The attack aligns with […]
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