News & Articles By Willow Tohi
10/16/2025
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By Willow Tohi
AI stock frenzy sparks bubble fears as valuations skyrocket
Nvidia hits $4.5 trillion valuation amid unprecedented AI investment frenzy. Deals between OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD and Oracle raise red flags reminiscent of the dot-com bubble. Leaders like Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos acknowledge investor overexuberance but insist AI’s transformative potential is real. Experts warn of a “sharp correction” if AI fails to deliver promised productivity […]
10/15/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Australia’s facial recognition rollout sparks privacy fears: Digital ID system goes live without full oversight
Australia’s National Driver Licence Facial Recognition Solution (NDLFRS) will launch later this year despite unresolved privacy concerns. The system, first proposed in 2017, centralizes biometric data from driver’s licenses and passports for government and private-sector verification. Critics warn of surveillance risks, weak privacy protections and potential for data misuse or breaches. The Albanese government fast-tracked the […]
10/15/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump administration awards $4.5 billion for smart wall expansion along southern border
$4.5 billion allocated for Smart Wall construction across California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. 230 miles of new barriers and 400 miles of surveillance tech to enhance border security. Funding sourced from Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and previously frozen FY2021 appropriations. DHS waivers expedite construction in high-traffic areas like San Diego and El Paso. […]
10/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Supreme Court denies Google’s request to delay, clearing path for major Play Store reforms
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Google’s emergency request to pause antitrust-mandated changes to its Play Store. Epic Games’ 2023 victory forces Google to allow third-party payment links and rival app stores by 2026. Google warns of security risks, but courts cite “replete” evidence of anticompetitive conduct. Reforms could lower costs for developers and consumers, disrupting […]
10/09/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Cruz’s SANDBOX Act sparks debate over AI deregulation and technocratic governance
Senator Ted Cruz introduces the SANDBOX Act, aiming to create a regulatory “sandbox” for AI companies to bypass federal rules for up to 10 years. The bill aligns with Trump’s AI Action Plan, prioritizing corporate innovation over government oversight, raising concerns about regulatory capture. Critics warn the legislation could undermine consumer protections, state authority and […]
10/06/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A new digital frontier: Government power to disconnect citizens raises alarm
Bill C-8 grants the federal government the power to order internet service providers to deny service to “any specified person” without a prior warrant. The order requires only the approval of the Minister of Industry, with oversight occurring only after the fact through a judicial review. Privacy advocates and legal experts warn the bill threatens […]
10/01/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Trump administration expands Chinese export blacklist, restricting chip sales
The Trump administration has expanded the Entity List to include subsidiaries of blacklisted companies, targeting Chinese entities like Huawei, Hikvision and DJI. The new rule increases the number of companies requiring licenses to receive U.S. goods and services, likely disrupting supply chains. China’s Commerce Ministry has strongly criticized the rule, accusing the U.S. of infringing […]
09/27/2025
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By Willow Tohi
5G safety in question: FCC moves to reduce environmental reviews despite health concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to exempt specific cell towers and 5G builds from environmental and historic preservation reviews. Critics argue this move weakens protections under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Independent experts link 5G radiation to brain damage, dementia and increased cancer risk. Technologists and health advocates call for stricter regulations on […]
09/26/2025
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By Willow Tohi
U.S. government goes all-in on Grok: xAI’s “rock-bottom” deal to power federal AI until 2027
GSA grants federal agencies access to Musk’s xAI Grok models via a $0.42-per-agency, 24-month deal. The partnership aims to modernize government operations and counter China in the global AI race. Elon Musk and Trump reconciled tensions after the Charlie Kirk memorial, reuniting for strategic alignment. xAI engineers will support agencies in adopting AI tools, with […]
09/23/2025
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By Willow Tohi
A legal reckoning for the digital ad market
A federal judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital advertising market. A “remedy” trial is now underway to determine how to restore competition, with the Justice Department pushing for a breakup of Google’s ad technology. Google argues its proposed technical fixes are sufficient and that a forced divestiture would harm […]
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