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Regulation, antitrust, privacy and the widening negotiation between Washington and the technology industry, from The Silicon Ledger.
The Swiss federal government is testing a migration away from Microsoft 365 to open-source alternatives on 3,000 computers, representing about 7% of its workforce, with plans to complete the transition by the end of 2027.
A DigiCert survey found that while 87% of organizations are working on post-quantum cryptography, only 7% have actually deployed quantum-safe protections. The company's Sept. 17 virtual event will address how enterprises can move from planning to implementation.
OpenAI announced Daybreak for Frontline Defenders, a global program providing subsidized access to advanced cyber AI models and support for defenders protecting essential services like water, power, and banking systems.
Two major states have taken executive action against ALPR networks in recent days, signaling growing momentum against mass surveillance infrastructure across the country.
A judge has ruled that the Department of Defense violated the First Amendment when it designated Anthropic a "supply chain risk" in response to the AI company's refusal to enable mass surveillance of Americans.
Meta ended its relationship with Kenyan contractor Sama less than two months after reports surfaced that workers had viewed intimate content captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
Four Wisconsin municipalities signed nondisclosure agreements with tech giants developing massive data centers, keeping details of multibillion-dollar projects hidden from the public during critical negotiations.
Special forces seized the vessel and its 14-member international crew following damage to an Estonia-Finland telecommunications link, the latest in a series of incidents affecting critical infrastructure in the region.
