Supreme Court Battle: ACLU and Rights Groups Unite to Challenge TikTok Ban
Civil rights organizations file amicus brief urging Supreme Court to block TikTok ban affecting 170 million Americans. The ACLU, EFF, and Knight First Amendment Institute argue the ban threatens constitutional rights and lacks sufficient national security evidence.
Security Flaw Exposes Digital License Plates to Hacking and Identity Theft
A major security vulnerability in Reviver's digital license plates allows hackers to change plate numbers and frame others for traffic violations. The hardware-level flaw affects 65,000 plates and cannot be fixed with software updates, raising concerns about the reliability of this emerging technology.
Federal Officials Urged to Deploy Advanced Drone Detection Systems Amid Mystery Sightings
New York officials are calling for immediate deployment of sophisticated drone tracking technology following numerous mysterious sightings across NY and NJ that disrupted airport operations. DHS and other federal agencies are investigating thousands of reports while implementing flight restrictions and enhanced detection systems.
Massive Data Breach Threatens Rhode Island Social Services Portal
A major cyberattack on Rhode Island's RIBridges system has exposed sensitive personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents who applied for government assistance since 2016. State officials warn that cybercriminals may release the stolen information, which includes Social Security numbers and banking details, unless ransom demands are met.
U.S. Tightens Global GPU Export Controls to Close China Loopholes
The U.S. government is implementing stricter regulations on AI GPU exports with country-specific quotas and a new licensing system to prevent Chinese acquisition through third countries. The measures aim to close loopholes that have enabled Chinese entities to obtain restricted hardware like Nvidia's H200 through elaborate smuggling networks.
AI-Generated Deepfakes Target Women in Congress, Exposing Digital Harassment Crisis
A shocking study reveals that 1 in 6 Congresswomen have been victimized by AI-generated sexually explicit deepfakes, with over 35,000 instances identified. The findings highlight an urgent need for federal legislation as female legislators face 70 times higher risk than male counterparts.
Quantum Computing Milestone: US Company Achieves 50 Entangled Logical Qubits
Quantinuum sets new industry records by successfully entangling 50 logical qubits, surpassing recent achievements by competitors. This breakthrough marks progress in quantum error correction, though challenges remain before achieving fully fault-tolerant quantum computing.
TikTok's Legal Challenge Fails as US Ban Deadline Looms
A federal appeals court has denied TikTok's emergency request to delay a January 19 ban that could remove the app from US stores. ByteDance must sell its stake or face restrictions, while grappling with Chinese restrictions on algorithm transfers and limited remaining legal options.
Mystery SUV-Sized Drones Disrupt Emergency Services Across Three States
Large unidentified drones, some as big as SUVs, have been spotted across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, potentially interfering with medical emergency services. Law enforcement and security experts express concerns as these mysterious aircraft conduct nighttime operations near sensitive infrastructure.
Privacy Advocacy Group Under Scrutiny: Questions Surround PUFP Leadership and Mission
Growing controversy emerges around People United for Privacy (PUFP) CEO Heather Lauer as critics highlight discrepancies between the organization's stated privacy protection mission and its alleged practices. The situation raises concerns about transparency and accountability in constitutional rights advocacy.