Canada orders TikTok to shut down over national risk concerns

November 7, 2024 at 12:21PM The Canadian government has dissolved TikTok Technology Canada due to national security risks identified through a thorough review. While the company’s offices are closing, Canadians can still use the platform. TikTok plans to challenge the decision in court, criticizing the impact on jobs and user access. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more

Canada Orders TikTok’s Canadian Business to Be Dissolved but Won’t Block App

November 7, 2024 at 06:10AM Canada will not block TikTok but has ordered the dissolution of its Canadian business following a national security review. The decision comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding data privacy and security related to the popular app. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Decision on TikTok**: Canada has decided not to block access to the … Read more

Canada Orders TikTok to Shut Down Canadian Operations Over Security Concerns

November 6, 2024 at 11:57PM The Canadian government has ordered TikTok to cease operations in the country due to national security risks but will not ban the app for the public. The decision follows a review by the intelligence community. TikTok plans to challenge this order, which could impact hundreds of local jobs. ### Meeting … Read more

Prosecutors Seek a 17-Year Prison Term for Pentagon Secrets Leaker Jack Teixeira

October 31, 2024 at 06:46AM Prosecutors are seeking a 17-year prison sentence for Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member accused of leaking highly classified military documents. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Subject**: Prosecutors are pursuing a sentencing for Jack Teixeira, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. 2. **Action**: Prosecutors are requesting a 17-year … Read more

White House Outlines AI’s Role in National Security

October 30, 2024 at 08:47PM President Biden’s National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence emphasizes safe AI development and its implications for national security. It prompts U.S. agencies to enhance AI resilience, assess foreign threats, and share cybersecurity guidance. The memorandum aims to ensure AI adoption reflects democratic values while mitigating risks associated with unregulated technologies. … Read more

Beijing claims it’s found ‘underwater lighthouses’ that its foes use for espionage

October 30, 2024 at 04:43AM China’s Ministry of State Security accused foreign entities of using underwater devices to gather maritime intelligence and monitor ship activities in its waters. The ministry claimed to seize such devices, which allegedly threaten national security. Similar accusations were made in the past, highlighting ongoing tensions over territorial rights, particularly in … Read more

New Rules for US National Security Agencies Balance AI’s Promise With Need to Protect Against Risks

October 25, 2024 at 05:25AM The White House has implemented new regulations for AI usage by US national security and intelligence agencies, aiming to harness the technology’s potential while safeguarding against associated risks. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **New Regulations Introduced**: The White House has implemented new rules regarding the use of artificial intelligence by US national … Read more

CISA proposes new security requirements to protect govt, personal data

October 22, 2024 at 06:12PM The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) proposes new security requirements to protect Americans’ personal and government-related data from adversarial states. Aimed at organizations handling sensitive information, the measures include asset management, vulnerability remediation timelines, and encryption protocols. Public input is encouraged via regulations.gov. Here are the key takeaways … Read more

TSMC blows whistle on potential sanctions-busting shenanigans from Huawei

October 22, 2024 at 01:56PM TSMC warned US officials about Huawei’s potential attempt to bypass export controls for AI chips. Following reports of investigation into TSMC’s chip supplies to Huawei, the company emphasized its compliance with regulations and stated it has not supplied to Huawei since September 2020. Concerns over national security continue amid tightening … Read more

Intel robustly refutes China’s accusations it bakes in NSA backdoors

October 18, 2024 at 01:40AM Intel has dismissed Chinese claims from the Cybersecurity Association of China that its chips contain NSA-directed security backdoors and have vulnerabilities. The allegations triggered calls for a cybersecurity review in China. The tensions between the US and China over cybersecurity are rising, with accusations from both sides intensifying. ### Meeting … Read more