News & Articles By Kevin Hughes
07/19/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Cyber extortion: AT&T agreed to pay hacker about $400,000 to erase stolen sensitive data
A hacker who claims to have stolen sensitive call and text logs from AT&T Inc. revealed he was paid about $400,000 to erase the data cache. An examination of a Bitcoin wallet address given by the hacker confirms that he received a transaction in mid-May that analysts said connected with an extortion payment. A person […]
07/15/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
China is two years away from deploying KILLER ROBOTS on the battlefield
China is on track to deploy killer robots on the battlefield within two years. This comes from recent disclosures that China’s armed forces, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), is close to developing quadrupedal robots armed with machine guns. More and more large militaries around the world are developing methods to fight wars remotely, from using drones to cyberattacks. […]
07/12/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Company rolls out AI-powered ammo vending machines that sell bullets 24/7 at grocery stores
New company American Rounds has rolled out artificial intelligence-assisted ammunition vending machines at grocery stores. Known as Automated Ammo Retail Machines (AARM), the machines operate 24/7 and permit customers to conveniently buy ammunition without the restrictions of store hours. The company further noted that their machines use facial recognition and ID scanning technology to certify that buyers are […]
07/04/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Big Tech eyes nuclear power to meet the demands of AI computing
Big Tech companies searching the country for electricity supplies are focusing on a primary target: America’s nuclear power plants. The owners of about a third of American nuclear power plants are in negotiations with tech corporations to supply electricity to new data centers required to meet the demands of an artificial intelligence upswing. Amazon Web […]
05/16/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Genocide profiteers: Israeli state-owned weapons companies required to purchase cloud services from Google and Amazon
Israeli state-owned weapons companies are mandated to purchase cloud-based services from Big Tech firms Google and Amazon, according to a report by the Intercept. The alternative news outlet confirmed the existence of Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion cloud contract between the two tech giants and Tel Aviv, in a 63-page Israeli government procurement document. Under […]
05/02/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Wearable tech devices collect loads of information on users that compromise their privacy
Wearable devices are becoming a more important marketed consumer item by Big Tech companies because of their ability to gather data without the wearer being aware of it. Wearables, like smartwatches, collect a list of measurements on your well-being, such as sleep patterns, activity levels and heart fitness. Other high-tech portable devices are able to acquire […]
04/26/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
U.S. military and contractors are exploiting Ukraine conflict to test AI-powered military technology
The military-industrial complex of the United States is allegedly using Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine to test new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered military technology that assists in detecting targets on the battlefield utilizing drone footage. The technology, referred to as Project Maven, had its research acquired from the government by Google under a contract six […]
04/03/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
NASA warns: Solar storms could cause “internet apocalypse” by 2025
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has warned that the Sun is entering a time of high volatility as it approaches the peak of its 11-year solar maximum cycle. During this period, sunspots can produce intense solar storms, which if directed toward the Earth could create widespread outages to electronics and radio communications. The first two months […]
03/29/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Florida passes law banning social media for children under 14 years old
Florida has passed a law banning children under 14 years old from having social media accounts regardless of parental consent. Under the law, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2025, social media corporations must close accounts used by minors under 14 as well as cancel accounts at the request of parents or minors. All information from […]
03/15/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
House committee passes bill ordering TikTok to divest from the CCP
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously passed two bills meant to protect the data of Americans and to force social media giant TikTok to divest from its Chinese ownership. The committee’s decision allows the bills to advance to a full vote in the House of Representatives. Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) said […]
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