Topic: government oversight
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Senate Probe Exposes DOGE Takeover: Armed Guards, Muscle Milk
A Senate investigation revealed that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established under Elon Musk, operated covertly within federal agencies with minimal oversight, raising concerns about a potential catastrophic data breach and unclear chains of command. DOGE systematically infilt...
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Tesla's Robotaxi Ambitions Leave Regulators Baffled
Tesla's robotaxi service launch in California is causing confusion among regulators, who question if the company is bypassing oversight to appear operational. Despite Elon Musk's public claims of regulatory approval, internal records show Tesla lacks necessary permits for a true driverless commer...
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Cybersecurity Leaders Hide Cyber Incidents From Executives
Corporate cybersecurity leaders are increasingly concealing security incidents from their own executive leadership and boards, creating a dangerous gap in understanding the organization's true risk profile and leading to decisions based on incomplete information. Nation-state cyberattacks are a p...
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Groypers Are Going Mainstream: A WIRED Roundup
CBP's collection of DNA from individuals not formally charged, including minors, challenges privacy norms and expands law enforcement authority beyond typical criminal procedures. Larry Ellison shifted from Democratic support to a key Trump ally, driven by his pro-Israel stance and strategic poli...
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DOGE May Have Exposed Millions of SSNs on Insecure Server
A Senate report reveals that personnel from Elon Musk's DOGE team are operating a cloud server containing millions of Americans' sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers, without adequate protective measures. The exposed database includes actual production data such as birth det...
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DHS Data Hub Leaked Sensitive Intel to Thousands
A misconfigured DHS online platform exposed 439 classified intelligence products to thousands of unauthorized users, including government staff, contractors, and foreign nationals, over two months in early 2023. The leaked data included sensitive reports on cybersecurity threats, foreign hacking,...
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California Enacts Landmark AI Transparency Law SB 53
California has enacted the "Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act," requiring major AI companies to publicly disclose their safety protocols and updates within 30 days, marking a significant step toward accountability in the AI sector. The law includes provisions for whistleblower ...
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