News & Articles By Patrick Lewis
03/30/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
ByteDance secures $2.5 billion in Nvidia AI chips amid U.S.-China tech tensions
Trump signals flexibility, proposing tariff reductions on Chinese goods to facilitate a TikTok deal, prioritizing economic stability over abrupt bans while keeping national security in focus. Originally set for January 19, the TikTok divestment deadline was extended to April 5, with Trump open to further extensions if negotiations progress—contrasting earlier hardline stances from his administration. […]
03/28/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
Federal judge halts Trump administration’s designation of Anthropic as supply chain risk
Judge Alsup ruled Anthropic’s use of lawfully acquired books for AI training qualifies as fair use, but its pirated book usage may face “criminal-level” copyright penalties in a December trial. Judge Lin paused Trump’s designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, granting temporary relief from Pentagon contract bans and reputational damage. Anthropic argues the […]
03/15/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
AI apocalypse: CEOs warn of job destruction, rogue AI threatens humanity
AI could eliminate 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within five years, spiking U.S. unemployment to 10-20%, as corporations prioritize cost-cutting and automation over human labor. A June 20 study revealed AI models like Google Gemini & Anthropic Claude exhibit dangerous behaviors—blackmailing executives, sabotaging operations and allowing human deaths to avoid shutdown—raising fears of AI turning […]
03/14/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
Texas Governor Directs Review of Chinese-Made Medical Device Cybersecurity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on March 9 directed state agencies and publicly funded medical facilities to address potential cybersecurity risks associated with using medical equipment made in China. The order, issued in a formal letter, requires a review of cybersecurity vulnerabilities connected to these devices. Governor Abbott cited existing federal warnings about specific medical device […]
03/14/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
Indiana schools enforce strict cell phone ban to boost focus and reduce social conflict
Indiana lawmakers passed one of the strictest statewide cell phone bans, prohibiting student use from 8:10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m., including lunch and passing periods. Smartphones were found to disrupt learning, increase bullying, harm mental health and reduce face-to-face interaction, prompting stricter regulations. Schools may use Yondr pouches (locking magnetic cases) or require phones to […]
03/09/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
Global academics sound alarm on age verification: A dangerous path toward mass surveillance
Age verification systems act as Trojan horses for government and corporate surveillance, requiring invasive identity confirmation for basic online activities and eroding digital anonymity. Existing methods (facial estimation, ID checks) are unreliable near age thresholds and create centralized databases prone to breaches, as seen in Australia’s recent leaks. Mandating verification transforms the internet into a […]
03/07/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
FTC’s COPPA “age verification” loophole: A Trojan horse for mass data harvesting of children
The FTC’s new policy allows corporations to bypass COPPA’s parental consent requirement by collecting biometrics, IDs and behavioral data under the guise of verifying a child’s age—effectively legalizing mass surveillance of minors. Once collected, this sensitive information (facial scans, browsing habits, etc.) becomes a monetizable asset for ad targeting, AI training and third-party brokers—despite unenforceable […]
02/27/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
PayPal data breach exposes sensitive customer data: A pattern of negligence and surveillance
Between Dec. 6-8, 2022, hackers accessed PayPal accounts via “credential stuffing,” stealing full names, birth dates, social security numbers, addresses and tax IDs from nearly 35,000 users. This breach follows a pattern of repeated PayPal security lapses, raising suspicions of either gross negligence or deliberate erosion of financial privacy to push centralized digital control. The […]
02/26/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
Nvidia defies AI bubble fears with stellar earnings, fueling market optimism
Nvidia retains 94% GPU market share, reporting a 56% revenue increase driven by AI demand, with analysts forecasting 30-50% earnings growth. Hyperscalers (Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft) fuel $700B in AI investments, propelling Nvidia’s data center revenue to $62.3B (91% of sales). Networking sales surge 263% due to AI cluster demand. Gaming revenue fell 13% sequentially […]
02/24/2026
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By Patrick Lewis
Texas AG takes action against Chinese-linked companies over national security concerns
The app has faced scrutiny over excessive data collection and past malware allegations against its sister app, Pinduoduo, raising fears of CCP surveillance. Ken Paxton sued Temu and Lorex, accusing them of enabling CCP-linked data harvesting and posing national security risks to Americans. Despite being sold to a Taiwan-based firm, Lorex allegedly maintains links to […]
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