News & Articles By Belle Carter
04/03/2025
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By Belle Carter
Dmitry Orlov’s “Shrinking the Technosphere” presents a compelling critique of modern technology’s pervasive influence
Dmitry Orlov critiques modern technology for shifting from empowering humans to controlling them, leading to overreliance on machines and a disconnection from nature. Orlov examines the evolution of technology from simple tools to complex systems, arguing that while early technologies enhanced human capabilities, advancements have prioritized corporate profits over personal well-being and environmental health. He […]
02/01/2025
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By Belle Carter
Russia to launch nationwide facial recognition payment system this year
Russia plans to launch a comprehensive facial recognition payment network this year, led by Sberbank and the National Payment Card System (NSPK). The project includes installing approximately two million biometric payment terminals nationwide, starting with Moscow’s Metro system in 2024 and full national deployment by the second half of 2025. The initiative integrates with the […]
01/29/2025
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By Belle Carter
Elon Musk’s DOGE explores use of blockchain to revolutionize government spending and transparency
Elon Musk, head of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is exploring the use of blockchain technology to track and manage U.S. government expenditures, aiming to enhance transparency, secure data, streamline payments and build management. This initiative aligns with Musk’s mission to eliminate trillions of dollars from the federal budget and ensure accountability, […]
01/26/2025
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By Belle Carter
U.S. launches $500B AI initiative to counter China’s tech advancements
President Donald Trump announced the $500 billion “Stargate” initiative on Jan. 21, aiming to establish AI data centers nationwide, create over 100,000 jobs and secure the U.S. position as a global AI leader. Backed by major tech companies like OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle and Microsoft, the initiative received immediate funding of $100 billion, with the remaining […]
12/26/2024
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By Belle Carter
5G technology may lead to the collapse of power grids
The deployment of 5G technology is expected to revolutionize internet speeds, offering up to 1,000 times faster data transmission compared to previous networks. Despite its supposed benefits, 5G networks are anticipated to consume up to 1,000 times more power than current networks, posing significant energy demands and environmental challenges. The energy-intensive nature of 5G is […]
12/11/2024
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By Belle Carter
TikTok files emergency injunction to block U.S. ban, citing Constitutional violations and lack of evidence
TikTok and ByteDance have filed a motion for an emergency injunction with the U.S. Court of Appeals, aiming to block a ban on TikTok from the American market by Jan. 19, 2025. TikTok’s legal team argues that the ban violates the First Amendment, restricting free speech and setting a precedent for government overreach. The U.S. […]
11/18/2024
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By Belle Carter
America’s national security at risk as China widens lead in cyber skills
A Washington, D.C.-based think tank has warned that the Chinese government’s backing of hacking competitions in the nation has widened the cyber skills gap between the communist nation and the United States, placing America at a strategic disadvantage and posing national security risks. These kinds of competitions have surged in China over the recent years and […]
10/03/2024
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By Belle Carter
Ireland fines Meta $102M for lapse in PASSWORD SECURITY
Ireland has slapped a huge fine on Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms, alongside a formal reprimand, for failing to protect its users’ passwords. The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) announced the penalties on Sept. 27, emphasizing that the company failed to implement appropriate security measures for user passwords. The €91 million ($102 million) fine and formal […]
10/02/2024
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By Belle Carter
Telegram quietly updates privacy policy, now allows DATA DISCLOSURE to law enforcement
In its biggest-ever change to its privacy policy, Telegram has just announced it will now provide user data to law enforcement – a sharp U-turn to its official previous stance that the platform will “protect user data at all costs.” According to reports, the cloud-based cross-platform “quietly” updated its privacy policy to allow for the […]
09/26/2024
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By Belle Carter
FBI claims it disrupted Chinese hacking campaign on critical U.S. infrastructure
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray recently said that the agency has disrupted a major hacking group nicknamed “Flax Typhoon,” an allegedly China-backed cybercrime group that threatened to hold more expansive power over key infrastructure in the United States. The said hacking campaign, also known as Ethereal Panda and Red Juliett, has so […]
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