Topic: government intervention
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US Halts All Offshore Wind Projects, Cites Classified Reasons
The federal government has ordered a complete halt to all active offshore wind development, citing a classified national security assessment that prevents public scrutiny and jeopardizing billions in investments. The administration's opposition began with an executive order to freeze permits, whi...
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Jaguar Land Rover's $220M Cyberattack Loss
A September 2025 cyberattack by Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters caused Jaguar Land Rover a £196 million loss, forcing production shutdowns and operational chaos. The UK Government intervened with a £1.5 billion loan guarantee to stabilize the supply chain, enabling production to largely resume by Octob...
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Japan Demands OpenAI Stop Using Manga Without Permission
Japan has formally demanded that OpenAI stop unauthorized use of Japanese manga and anime content, citing intellectual property rights violations and the cultural significance of these art forms. The government's intervention follows criticism from officials over AI training practices using copyr...
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Jaguar Land Rover Faces $2.5 Billion Cyberattack Fallout
The cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover is the UK's most financially damaging cyber incident, costing the nation an estimated £1.9 billion and disrupting over 5,000 organizations. The attack forced a month-long production shutdown, leading to a £1.5 billion government loan guarantee to help the comp...
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Major Studios Demand OpenAI Stop Using Their Content for AI Training
A coalition of Japanese studios, including Studio Ghibli and Bandai Namco through CODA, has demanded that OpenAI stop using their copyrighted works to train AI models, citing potential infringement. The dispute escalated with the launch of Sora 2, leading to a surge in AI-generated content using ...
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Y Combinator Alleges Google Is Hurting Startup Growth
Y Combinator accuses Google of stifling innovation by creating a "kill zone" that discourages VC investment in competing startups, particularly in web search and AI. The startup accelerator proposes reforms like ending Google's default search deals with Apple and opening access to its search inde...
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Secure SDLC: A Manufacturer's Critical Defense
The Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack was a catastrophic manufacturing breach that halted production, caused billions in economic damage, and forced UK government intervention, highlighting severe supply chain vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals increasingly exploit software supply chains, using tactics ...
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Tesla and BYD Lose Ground with Chinese EV Buyers
Tesla's sales in China have declined for two consecutive months, with an 8.4% drop in July and a 4% year-on-year decrease in August, indicating growing challenges in a key market. BYD, Tesla's main rival in China, also saw a sharp 30% fall in quarterly profits due to government intervention endin...
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