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Intelligence Chief to Discuss Controversial Section 702 with Civil Liberties Groups
The Biden administration is facing scrutiny over the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), set to expire at the end of 2023, which
CIA Releases Video to Recruit Disaffected Russian Officials
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has initiated a recruitment drive targeting Russian officials, leveraging dissatisfaction stemming from the Ukraine war. The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is
NYPD Contracts with Firm Sued by Meta for Alleged Use of Fake Profiles
The NYPD reportedly entered a nearly $9 million contract with Voyager Labs, a company previously sued by Meta for creating fake profiles to scrape user data; this was
Indian Government Drafts Guidelines to Combat Dark Patterns and Protect Online Consumers
India’s Department of Consumer Affairs has initiated a public consultation on its Draft Guidelines for the Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns, available for feedback on their website
NSA and U.S. Cyber Command Complete Studies on Future AI Utilization, Eyeing Expanded Roles in Cybersecurity and Operations
The NSA and U.S. Cyber Command have finished their separate studies on how to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their future operations. The NSA has conducted a 60-day
UK Government Drops ‘Spy Clause’ from Online Safety Bill Amid Encryption Concerns
The UK government has acknowledged the absence of technology to securely scan encrypted messages on apps like WhatsApp and Signal, leading to a revision in the Online Safety
Spy Tech Firm Palantir Secures £27m UK Government Contract Following Recommendation by Former MI6 Chief
Palantir, a spy tech firm traded on the American stock exchange, secured a £27m contract with the UK Cabinet Office after being introduced by the former MI6 head,
Coordinated Operation with Ukrainian Intelligence: Russian Helicopter Pilot Defects to Ukraine with Jet Fighter
A Russian pilot recently defected to Ukraine, flying an advanced Mi-8AMTSh helicopter filled with parts for Su-27 and Su-30SM jets. The operation, which took six months to plan,
Dutch Data Protection Authority Calls for Action to Control Algorithmic and AI Risks
The Dutch Data Protection Authority has released its first Algorithm Risk Report, identifying key algorithmic risks in the Netherlands and emphasizing the need for effective risk management, clear
NYC Police to Monitor Backyard Parties with Drones, Sparking Privacy Outcry
The NYPD plans to use drones to monitor large gatherings over Labor Day weekend, sparking backlash from privacy advocates who question its legality. Mayor Adams supports drone use
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