In a groundbreaking operation spanning 19 countries, Europol dismantled a global ring distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse content, arresting 25 individuals, including the mastermind behind an online platform that monetized this horrific exploitation of technology.
Mark Klein, a courageous AT&T whistleblower, risked everything to expose the NSA's illegal mass surveillance program, providing evidence that sparked lawsuits and public efforts to end unconstitutional spying, though the government has yet to fully address the issue.
Huawei obtains millions of AI chips from TSMC through shell companies, circumventing U.S. sanctions, with 75% of Ascend 910C chips surviving advanced packaging despite defects.
The Office of Personnel Management's watchdog is investigating potential security risks arising from Elon Musk's DOGE operatives rapidly transforming government systems, amid concerns from Democrats over access to sensitive data and system integrity.
In Bangladesh's garment factories, automation and surveillance technologies aimed at boosting productivity are straining workers, predominantly women, by imposing higher production targets and job insecurity, despite claims of higher wages from factory owners.
Researchers uncovered a thriving illegal gun trade on WhatsApp in India, with over 8,000 messages across 234 public groups advertising firearms, exploiting WhatsApp's lax monitoring despite policies prohibiting such sales.
Arrests in Singapore over potential unauthorized exports of Nvidia's AI chips to China have raised alarms, as analysts warn a comprehensive ban could cost the company billions in lost revenue this fiscal year, highlighting geopolitical tensions surrounding advanced technology.