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Brazil Judge Orders Suspension of Rumble Platform Amid Censorship Lawsuit
Rumble said Brazilian authorities blocked access to its platform on Friday.
Apple Halts Advanced Data Protection for UK Users After Reports of Government Demand for Backdoor Access
Apple halts top-tier iCloud encryption in the UK after reports of government demands for backdoor access to user data.
NZ Stats CEO Steps Down After COVID, Census Data Improperly Shared
Personal data on thousands of people was given to an organisation with links to the Māori Party and may have been used for campaigning, an inquiry has found.
Apple Increases iPhone Production, Sales Footprint in India
At the same time, data suggest Apple has accelerated its move away from dependence on China.
DeepSeek Shared Data With TikTok’s Parent Company, South Korean Officials Say
The DeepSeek AI app was removed from South Korea’s app stores on Feb. 15 because of data privacy concerns.
Google to Pay $340 Million to Italy to Settle Case Over Unpaid Taxes
Google’s settlement is the latest in a series of tax disputes between Italy and major international companies.
Students’ Knowledge of Democracy Hits Record Low, as Interest in Social Justice Grows: Curriculum Body
Australian students are being heavily influenced by social media content to be more interested in racism, climate change, pollution, and global affairs.
Downloads of DeepSeek Paused in South Korea Over Privacy Concerns
The Chinese ChatGPT rival has app suspended in South Korea, as local authorities advise caution.
China’s Salt Typhoon Still Hacking US Telecoms Despite Sanctions: Report
Chinese state hackers targeted more than 1,000 Cisco routers globally in their latest operation.
Taiwan’s President Pledges Chip Talks, Increased Investment in US After Trump Raises Concerns
Trump has accused Taiwan of taking the chip business away from the United States.
DOGE Workers ‘Energetic and Dug In’ Despite Threats: Source
‘These DOGE guys are completely action-oriented,’ a source told The Epoch Times
Experts Say US Defense Modernization Has a Serious Pacing Problem
Insiders say the United States is falling behind in combat readiness and rapidly evolving technology.
TikTok Returns to US App Stores
Trump remains confident a deal can be made resulting in a U.S. buyer for the video-sharing platform.
Israeli Influencer Releases Full Video of Nurses’ Threats Against Jewish Patients
Unedited footage shows further anti-Israel remarks.
At Paris Summit, Vance Highlights How US Approaches AI Differently
While Europeans want AI governance to be fair and safe, the vice president said innovators need to be able to take risks necessary to develop the technology.
AI to Reshape Jobs, Not Replace Them, Says Industry Expert
AI regulation remains a global challenge, with governments debating how to balance innovation with necessary safeguards for workers and consumers.
Vance Calls for AI Sector Free of Strict Regulations, Ideological Bias
The vice president said the Trump administration is open to collaboration on artificial intelligence but would reject heavy regulation and ideological bias.
‘Australians Lose $7 Million a Day’: Departing Minister Pushes Scam Crackdown in Final Speech
Retiring Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones called for urgent passage of his anti-scam bill meant to protect consumers.
New York State Bans DeepSeek From Government Devices
It follows similar bans in Texas, Taiwan, Australia, South Korea, Canada, the Netherlands, and Italy.
