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House Dem urges FCC to press ahead with disclosure rule around AI in political ads

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The top Democrat on the House Administration Committee is signaling “strong support” for the Federal Communications Commission’s ongoing efforts to mandate disclosure of AI use in political ads, emphasizing transparency as essential as lawmakers assess how to regulate the technology in the future. In July, the FCC proposed a new regulation that would require broadcasters […]

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Cybersecurity, disinformation dominates hearing on elections

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Once a side issue, nearly every topic brought up during a House hearing on elections related to cybersecurity or false claims around election fraud.

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Cybersecurity, disinformation dominates hearing on elections

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Once a side issue, nearly every topic brought up during a House hearing on elections related to cybersecurity or false claims around election fraud.

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Predator spyware resurfaces with signs of activity, Recorded Future says

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Sanctions and public exposure might have driven Intellexa into silence for months, but that doesn’t mean its Predator spyware is gone for good.

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Who would be the cyber pros in a second Trump term?

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If elected again, the former president might draw both on returning officials and yet-untapped pockets of talent.

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Brandon Wales reflects on 20 years of cyber as he leaves CISA

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SolarWinds, election security and protecting federal networks were among the highlights, he said in an interview with CyberScoop.

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Federal privacy law faces new hurdles ahead of markup

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Business groups and civil rights activists have raised objections to the latest version of the legislation, due for committee consideration Thursday.

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Lawmakers question Microsoft president over China ties, repeated breaches

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Brad Smith defended the company at a time of growing concerns about whether the tech giant is sufficiently prioritizing security.

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Microsoft’s Brad Smith should prepare for ‘ritual punishment’ before House hearing

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Some experts are doubtful the Homeland Security Committee testimony and questioning of Microsoft chief Brad Smith will lead to significant change.

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