Tag: government
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The Register: Suspected Iran-backed attackers targeting European aerospace sector with novel malware
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/23/iran_targeting_european_aerospace/ Source: The Register Title: Suspected Iran-backed attackers targeting European aerospace sector with novel malware Feedly Summary: Instead of job offers, victims get MiniJunk backdoor and MiniBrowse stealer Suspected Iranian government-backed online attackers have expanded their European cyber ops with fake job portals and new malware targeting organizations in the defense, manufacturing, telecommunications,…
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The Register: ‘Technical debt’ in police database built to respond to child murders causing a ‘failing service’
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/09/22/police_database_built_to_respond/ Source: The Register Title: ‘Technical debt’ in police database built to respond to child murders causing a ‘failing service’ Feedly Summary: Project rated at ‘Red’ risk as it struggles to move off obsolete Oracle tech and cloud transition stalls The risk rating of the UK’s crime intelligence database is being elevated to…
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Slashdot: DeepSeek Writes Less-Secure Code For Groups China Disfavors
Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/09/17/2123211/deepseek-writes-less-secure-code-for-groups-china-disfavors?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: DeepSeek Writes Less-Secure Code For Groups China Disfavors Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The research by CrowdStrike reveals that DeepSeek, a leading AI firm in China, provides lower-quality and less secure code for requests linked to certain politically sensitive groups, highlighting the intersection of AI technology…
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Slashdot: Anthropic Denies Federal Agencies Use of Claude for Surveillance Tasks
Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/09/17/145230/anthropic-denies-federal-agencies-use-of-claude-for-surveillance-tasks?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Anthropic Denies Federal Agencies Use of Claude for Surveillance Tasks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Anthropic refuses federal contractors’ requests to utilize its Claude AI models for surveillance, reinforcing its commitment to ethical usage policies. This decision limits the deployment of its technology by agencies like…
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Slashdot: Anthropic Refuses Federal Agencies From Using Claude for Surveillance Tasks
Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/09/17/145230/anthropic-refuses-federal-agencies-from-using-claude-for-surveillance-tasks?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Anthropic Refuses Federal Agencies From Using Claude for Surveillance Tasks Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Anthropic’s decision to prohibit the use of its Claude AI models for surveillance by federal law enforcement reflects a significant stance on ethical considerations in AI use. This policy highlights the…
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Cloud Blog: How California is transforming public services with Google Cloud
Source URL: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/public-sector/how-california-is-transforming-public-services-with-google-cloud/ Source: Cloud Blog Title: How California is transforming public services with Google Cloud Feedly Summary: State and local governments across the nation face a myriad of challenges, including strained budgets, aging infrastructure, and a complex regulatory landscape. In California, these challenges are compounded by a rapidly growing population and increasing demand for…
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New York Times – Artificial Intelligence : Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls?
Source URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/technology/britain-facial-recognition-digital-controls.html Source: New York Times – Artificial Intelligence Title: Has Britain Gone Too Far With Its Digital Controls? Feedly Summary: British authorities have ramped up the use of facial recognition, artificial intelligence and internet regulation to address crime and other issues, stoking concerns of surveillance overreach. AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The…
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Slashdot: Microsoft Announces $30 Billion Investment In AI Infrastructure, Operations In UK
Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/09/16/2032219/microsoft-announces-30-billion-investment-in-ai-infrastructure-operations-in-uk?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Microsoft Announces $30 Billion Investment In AI Infrastructure, Operations In UK Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Microsoft plans to invest $30 billion in the U.K. by 2028, primarily to enhance AI infrastructure, which includes constructing a significant supercomputer. This investment demonstrates a shift in the regulatory…