The software you can’t use at NASA
A variety of applications from Chinese companies are on the list — as are a handful of more surprising inclusions.
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Database of verified government social media accounts loses its teeth
As concerns about AI-fueled misinformation ahead of the 2024 election grow, agencies are no longer required to register their social media accounts.
FBI, DHS lack information-sharing strategies for domestic extremist threats online, GAO says
A new watchdog report finds that an absence of “strategy or goals” from the agencies in how they engage with social media and gaming companies on violent…
AI watermarking could be exploited by bad actors to spread misinformation. But experts say the tech still must be adopted quickly
As Washington putters on AI watermarking legislation, TikTok and Adobe are leading the way with transparency standards.
Appeals Court pauses ban on federal agency contact with social media companies
The DOJ asked the appeals court for a 10-day stay, at minimum, while it considers bringing the case to the Supreme Court.
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DOJ petitions 5th Circuit to pause ban on federal agency contact with social media companies
The DOJ has requested a 10 day pause, at minimum, so it can consider asking the Supreme Court to stay the ruling.
New DOD social media policy highlights threat of imposter accounts
The new policy comes amid growing concerns about the threat posed by online disinformation and misinformation.
Postal inspectors’ digital intelligence team sometimes acted outside of legal authorities, report says
USPS's internet analytics team occasionally used open-source intelligence tools beyond postal inspectors' law enforcement authorities, according to a watchdog.
DHS sued over social media surveillance of visa holders
Naturalization attempts may have been denied based on posts from applicants' social media connections.
DARPA is looking for underground tunnels and Twitter has questions
The agency went viral on Wednesday. Here's what those underground tunnels are all about.
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