WASHINGTON—Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it will restart production of its F-150 Lightning on March 13 after it halted output of the electric truck after a battery fire in early February. Ford has not set a date for resuming deliveries. The U.S. automaker said as it “ramps up production, we will continue holding already-produced vehicles…
Race for Global Tech Dominance a ‘Wake up Call’ for Democracies: Report
March 2, 2023
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An Australian think tank is urging democratic nations to “step up” their game in technological innovation and strategic competition if they are to compete with, catch up, and outdo Beijing. According to a year-long study by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), Beijing is currently leading the world in 37 out of 44 technologies. These…
Pet Tracking Apps Leaking Information on Users, Study Finds
Apps that allow owners to track their pets may be leaking information on users, a team of computer scientists at Newcastle University and the Royal Holloway, University of London, have warned. The findings were published in a report from the 2022 IEEE European Symposium on Security and Privacy Workshops, part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics…
FTC Warns Tech Companies to Keep AI Claims in Check
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning to tech companies on Feb. 27, telling them to “keep your AI claims in check,” as the agency intends to crack down on overstated artificial intelligence (AI) claims. Michael Atleson, an attorney for the FTC division of advertising practices, wrote in a blog post that the term…
Smartphones, AI Changing Modern Warfare Model: Analysis
News Analysis Modern warfare is shifting dramatically with the universal use of smartphones and the internet, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to weaponry. From the use of social media for documentation and propaganda purposes, to the rapid development of drones and AI, the world is grappling with the practical and ethical implications of…
Ford Could ‘Lock Out’ Vehicle Owners for Missing Loan Payments Under New Patent
American automobile manufacturer Ford has filed a patent regarding a repossession system that can automatically lock out vehicles in case owners do not make auto loan payments in time, and even move autonomous vehicles to a place of its choosing. The patent application (pdf) pertains to “systems and methods to repossess a vehicle.” According to…
Poland Probes Emails From Hacked Account of Government Official
WARSAW, Poland—Prosecutors in Poland have opened an investigation into some emails from the hacked mailbox of a former government official on suspicion that classified information could have been leaked, opposition lawmakers said Wednesday. The investigation is connected to the private mailbox of an aide to Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki that was hacked in 2021….
Turkey Fines TikTok for Weak Data Protection Measures
ISTANBUL—Turkish authorities have fined TikTok 1.75 million lira ($93,000) for not taking sufficient measures to protect users from unlawful processing of their data, the Personal Data Protection Board (KVKK) said on Wednesday. The fine comes amid growing international concern over the Chinese short video-sharing app and who accesses its user data. Government institutions in Europe…
Tesla Plans Gigafactory in First Mexico Investment
MEXICO CITY—Tesla will open a gigafactory in Mexico, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday, as the electric vehicle behemoth pushes to expand its global output. Mexico on Tuesday said Tesla had chosen the northern border state of Nuevo Leon for a new factory worth more than $5 billion, calling it the “the biggest electric…
Slack Bans Conservative ‘Libs of TikTok,’ Reports Daily Caller
March 1, 2023
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The conservative social media account Libs of TikTok has been banned by the instant messaging app Slack. Slack, which is owned by Salesforce, has allegedly permanently banned Libs of TikTok for an alleged violation of the platform’s “Acceptable Use Policy” which the company failed to specify. Libs of TikTok is a Twitter account that reposts…
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