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The report comes as Congress debates whether to renew Section 702 of FISA, which is set to expire at the end of the year.
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Critics say the bills will make the internet less safe for kids by increasing digital surveillance and reducing access to encrypted services.
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The bill may ultimately be included in a larger surveillance reform package aimed at reforming Section 702.
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The actions are the first major initiative on spyware since Biden issued an executive order restricting on government use of surveillance software.
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Smart devices have become a popular target for hackers due to lax industry security standards, something that the Biden program is hoping to turn around.
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A hearing to review FTC Chair Lina Khan’s leadership turned into a debate over the commission’s role overseeing Twitter’s privacy practices.
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Attendees discussed wide-ranging risks such as fraud and deepfakes that could be exacerbated by rapid advancements in generative AI tools.
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“We know misinformation is going to be a hallmark of this cycle,” said Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
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The decision provides some reassurance to US tech companies that have been in the EU’s crosshairs since Privacy Shield lapsed.
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The Signal president spoke with CyberScoop about AI, encryption and the growing threat to privacy.
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