News & Articles By Laura Harris
06/25/2025
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By Laura Harris
Austria advances controversial spyware law enabling government access to encrypted messaging apps
Austria’s cabinet has approved legislation allowing law enforcement to use spyware (Bundestrojaner) to infiltrate encrypted messaging apps like WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram. Under the new framework, authorities can monitor encrypted communications even when there is no criminal suspicion, provided other investigative methods have failed. Surveillance requests must be reviewed by the Federal Administrative Court, with […]
06/24/2025
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By Laura Harris
DHS warns of surge in China-made signal jammers smuggled into the United States
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported an 830 percent increase in the seizure of China-made signal jammers at U.S. borders since 2021, warning that these devices are being smuggled in via sophisticated methods. DHS has linked signal jammers to crimes by foreign nationals, including home invasions and bank robberies in multiple states. The […]
06/24/2025
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By Laura Harris
Meta tried to poach OpenAI talent with $100 million signing bonuses, Sam Altman says
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims Meta has offered signing bonuses up to $100 million and large compensation packages to lure top OpenAI talent, but says none of the company’s “best people” have left. Altman criticized Meta’s approach, arguing that high guaranteed pay and efforts to copy OpenAI undermine innovation and create a culture that doesn’t […]
06/23/2025
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By Laura Harris
EU collaborates with foreign governments on digital ID
The European Commission’s new International Digital Strategy aims to export its digital governance framework globally, promoting a “secure and democratic digital transformation.” The strategy seeks formal partnerships with countries like Ukraine, Moldova and Brazil to advance digital ID interoperability and mutual recognition of electronic trust services. It emphasizes collaboration through the UN’s Global Digital Compact […]
06/22/2025
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By Laura Harris
Amazon CEO warns AI will shrink corporate workforce in coming years
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned employees that Amazon expects a smaller corporate workforce in the coming years due to efficiency gains from generative AI and digital agents. Jassy emphasized that while some jobs will be eliminated, new roles will emerge, urging employees to see AI as a helpful “teammate” rather than a replacement. Jassy’s remarks […]
06/22/2025
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By Laura Harris
Russia to mandate state-backed digital ID app on all new devices starting September
Starting September, all smartphones and electronic devices sold in Russia must come preloaded with a government-developed app that consolidates digital ID, messaging and access to public services. The platform will allow users to verify identity, sign documents, access benefits and conduct financial transactions, effectively replacing many physical forms of identification. The law mandates that the […]
06/21/2025
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By Laura Harris
Biometric surveillance quietly expands into U.S. sports venues
The U.S. Open golf tournament and the NBA’s new Intuit Dome are implementing facial recognition technology for “frictionless” entry and fan personalization, normalizing surveillance in public leisure spaces. Critics warn that marketing these systems as conveniences conceals deeper issues, including diminished privacy, lack of informed consent and the quiet expansion of biometric surveillance in everyday […]
06/20/2025
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By Laura Harris
U.K. police deploy controversial AI surveillance tool built by Palantir
British police forces, led by Bedfordshire Police, have contracted U.S. tech firm Palantir to pilot “Nectar,” an AI system that compiles and analyzes sensitive personal data to support law enforcement. Nectar merges data from 80 sources, including intelligence reports and traffic cameras, and processes 11 categories of sensitive information such as race, religion, political beliefs, […]
06/16/2025
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By Laura Harris
Huawei founder accuses U.S. of exaggerating company’s technological strength
In a rare interview, Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei said U.S. fears over Huawei’s AI chip capabilities are overstated, acknowledging that the company’s chips still lag one generation behind U.S. counterparts. Ren explained that Huawei uses mathematical models, system design and cluster computing to compensate for hardware shortcomings, claiming software is not a bottleneck for the […]
06/15/2025
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By Laura Harris
Apple to introduce digital passport ID in iOS 26 this fall
Apple announced at WWDC 2025 that iOS 26 will introduce Digital Passports in Apple Wallet, allowing users to store and present digital versions of their passports for select domestic travel and identity verification scenarios. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confirmed its readiness to accept digital passports for security screenings on domestic flights. Apple emphasized that […]
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