Amy Neville describes Kristin Bride as her “soulmate.” The bond between them formed on June 23, 2020, a day they describe as the most difficult of their lives. Both women tragically lost their teenage sons, who, despite living a thousand miles apart, both suffered harms linked to social media use. When they first met to...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is contemplating stringent ‘know your customer’ rules for voice providers. This proposal would necessitate phone companies to collect more personal data from customers before providing service. Required information could include your name, physical address, government-issued ID number, and an alternate phone number. Reasons Behind the New Proposal The FCC aims...
The Five Eyes alliance—comprised of the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—recently issued a rare joint warning about the rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Their concern focuses on frontier AI models poised to dramatically enhance offensive and defensive cyber capabilities within months. Pressing Concerns with AI Models Anthropic’s Mythos models, particularly Mythos 5...
Meredith Whittaker argues that privacy is essential for a free society. As president of the foundation behind Signal, she stands firm against pressures threatening this principle. Governments and tech companies challenge private communication. Whittaker believes data collection and AI can undermine it. She insists Signal will leave any market rather than weaken encryption. Whittaker’s activism...
Minnesota has decided to ban cryptocurrency ATMs as part of a crackdown on scams that have cost residents nearly $1 million in recent years. These kiosks allow quick conversion of cash into digital currency, making them popular tools for scammers. The ban will take effect on August 1, 2026, with operators required to remove publicly...
Upon arriving at your destination after a long flight, settling in at your hotel is usually followed by searching for the Wi-Fi password. Connecting to public Wi-Fi is a common practice, yet it poses risks to your passwords, accounts, and personal information. While convenient, public Wi-Fi networks can be exploited by individuals with malicious intentions....
On June 15, 2026, news broke about the United States government’s decision to impose an export ban on models developed by Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence research lab. This measure aims to address concerns related to artificial intelligence and its potential risks to cybersecurity. However, many experts believe that this approach might not effectively mitigate...
The FBI has constructed a realistic American town inside a secure facility in Alabama. This project helps agents train for potential cyberattacks that can cause real-world damage. With increasing ransomware incidents disrupting hospitals, fuel supplies, and public services, the FBI aims to equip its agents for digital and physical challenges during emergencies. Purpose of the...
The artificial intelligence lab, Anthropic, announced on Friday that it suspended access to its latest and most advanced models. This decision follows a directive from the U.S. government, which prohibited the use of this technology by foreign nationals. The restriction arises from concerns about potential national security risks associated with the technology. Dario Amodei, CEO...
The San Francisco-based company, Anthropic, announced that the U.S. government has ordered a halt on its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 artificial intelligence models due to national security concerns. The suspension affects all foreign nationals’ access, including those working for Anthropic. Anthropic disclosed the government’s directive in a social media update, stating it must immediately...