Tag: public interest
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The Register: Apple’s alleged UK encryption battle sparks political and privacy backlash
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/14/apple_uk_encryption_hearing/ Source: The Register Title: Apple’s alleged UK encryption battle sparks political and privacy backlash Feedly Summary: National security defense being used to keep appeal behind closed doors US politicians and privacy campaigners are calling for the private hearing between Apple and the UK government regarding its alleged encryption-busting order to be aired…
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Hacker News: Hacked firm demanded journalist ‘take down’ breach reporting, citing UK court
Source URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/06/hacked-health-firm-hcrg-demanded-journalist-take-down-data-breach-reporting-citing-uk-court-order/ Source: Hacker News Title: Hacked firm demanded journalist ‘take down’ breach reporting, citing UK court Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a conflict between independent cybersecurity journalism and legal actions taken by a U.K. healthcare provider, HCRG, following a ransomware attack. A U.S.-based journalist refuses to…
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The Register: 30-year-old NHS supply chain system hit by 35 major alerts in 11 months
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/27/thirtyyearold_nhs_supply_chain_system/ Source: The Register Title: 30-year-old NHS supply chain system hit by 35 major alerts in 11 months Feedly Summary: Thousands of order lines not picked, causing delays to hospital deliveries A state-owned company that handles £4.5 billion ($5.7 billion) annual spending on behalf of the NHS has suffered 35 high-priority computer system…
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The Register: EU plans to ‘mobilize’ €200B to invest in AI to catch up with US and China
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/12/eu_plans_to_mobilize_200b/ Source: The Register Title: EU plans to ‘mobilize’ €200B to invest in AI to catch up with US and China Feedly Summary: Captain’s Log, Stardate 3529.7 – oh yeah, Commish also withdrawing law that would help folks sue over AI harms European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will…
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Slashdot: Most Britons Back Ban on ‘Smarter-than-Human’ AI Models, Poll Shows
Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/02/07/1347229/most-britons-back-ban-on-smarter-than-human-ai-models-poll-shows?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Most Britons Back Ban on ‘Smarter-than-Human’ AI Models, Poll Shows Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The YouGov poll reveals significant public concern regarding the regulation of AI systems, with a strong preference for strict safety laws. The disparity between public opinion and government policy on AI…
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Hacker News: Google erases promise not to use AI technology for weapons or surveillance
Source URL: https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/04/business/google-ai-weapons-surveillance/index.html Source: Hacker News Title: Google erases promise not to use AI technology for weapons or surveillance Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google has made significant changes to its AI ethics policy, notably removing commitments against using AI for weaponry and surveillance. This shift reflects a growing competition for…