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  • The Register: US senator wants to slap prison term, $1M fine on anyone aiding Chinese AI with … downloads?

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/03/us_senator_download_chinese_ai_model/ Source: The Register Title: US senator wants to slap prison term, $1M fine on anyone aiding Chinese AI with … downloads? Feedly Summary: As UK proposes laws against neural-nets-for-pedophiles Americans may have to think twice about downloading a Chinese AI model or investing in a company behind such a neural network in…

  • The Register: TSA’s airport facial-recog tech faces audit probe

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/03/tsa_facial_recognition_audit/ Source: The Register Title: TSA’s airport facial-recog tech faces audit probe Feedly Summary: Senators ask, Homeland Security watchdog answers: Is it worth the money? The Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General has launched an audit of the Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition technology at US airports, following criticism from lawmakers…

  • Hacker News: Andrew Ng on DeepSeek

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    Source URL: https://www.deeplearning.ai/the-batch/issue-286/ Source: Hacker News Title: Andrew Ng on DeepSeek Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes **Summary:** The text outlines significant advancements and trends in the field of generative AI, particularly emphasizing China’s emergence as a competitor to the U.S. in this domain, the implications of open weight models, and the innovative…

  • Hacker News: Medical billing firm Medusind discloses breach affecting 360k people

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    Source URL: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/medical-billing-firm-medusind-discloses-breach-affecting-360-000-people/ Source: Hacker News Title: Medical billing firm Medusind discloses breach affecting 360k people Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a significant data breach by Medusind, a healthcare billing provider, which compromised the personal and health information of over 360,000 individuals. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in…

  • Slashdot: US Blocks Open Source ‘Help’ From These Countries

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/02/01/2356252/us-blocks-open-source-help-from-these-countries?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: US Blocks Open Source ‘Help’ From These Countries Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the regulatory compliance challenges and cybersecurity risks faced by open source communities, particularly in relation to U.S. sanctions enforced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It highlights how…

  • Slashdot: Were DeepSeek’s Development Costs Much Higher Than Reported?

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    Source URL: https://slashdot.org/story/25/02/01/0517258/were-deepseeks-development-costs-much-higher-than-reported?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Were DeepSeek’s Development Costs Much Higher Than Reported? Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text provides insight into the competitive landscape of AI development, particularly focused on the rapid rise of China’s DeepSeek company. It highlights implications for the U.S. market in terms of pricing strategies…

  • Alerts: CISA Releases Fact Sheet Detailing Embedded Backdoor Function of Contec CMS8000 Firmware

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    Source URL: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2025/01/30/cisa-releases-fact-sheet-detailing-embedded-backdoor-function-contec-cms8000-firmware Source: Alerts Title: CISA Releases Fact Sheet Detailing Embedded Backdoor Function of Contec CMS8000 Firmware Feedly Summary: CISA released a fact sheet, Contec CMS8000 Contains a Backdoor, detailing an analysis of three firmware package versions of the Contec CMS8000, a patient monitor used by the U.S. Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) sector.…

  • The Register: Google to Iran: Yes, we see you using Gemini for phishing and scripting. We’re onto you

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/31/state_spies_google_gemini/ Source: The Register Title: Google to Iran: Yes, we see you using Gemini for phishing and scripting. We’re onto you Feedly Summary: And you, China, Russia, North Korea … Guardrails block malware generation Google says it’s spotted Chinese, Russian, Iranian, and North Korean government agents using its Gemini AI for nefarious purposes,…

  • Slashdot: OpenAI Teases ‘New Era’ of AI In US, Deepens Ties With Government

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    Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/01/30/2142256/openai-teases-new-era-of-ai-in-us-deepens-ties-with-government?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: OpenAI Teases ‘New Era’ of AI In US, Deepens Ties With Government Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: OpenAI’s partnership with the US government, particularly with National Laboratories, aims to leverage AI for advancements in multiple fields, including national security, energy, and cybersecurity. This collaboration signifies a…

  • The Register: Trump admin’s purge of US cyber advisory boards was ‘foolish,’ says ex-Navy admiral

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/30/gutting_us_cyber_advisory_boards/ Source: The Register Title: Trump admin’s purge of US cyber advisory boards was ‘foolish,’ says ex-Navy admiral Feedly Summary: ‘No one was kicked off the NTSB in the middle of investigating a crash’ interview Gutting the Cyber Safety Review Board as it was investigating how China’s Salt Typhoon breached American government and…