US Surgeon General orders tech companies to reveal sources of COVID-19 misinformationIt's part of a roadmap for 'minimal disruption' caused by COVID-19.By S. Dent, 03.04.2022
US signs act that opens government data to the public into lawThe bill dictates that public info released by federal agencies should be "machine-readable."By S. Shah, 01.15.2019
Secret Service will test facial recognition around the White HouseIt's not great news for privacy advocates.By J. Fingas, 12.04.2018
White House to host innovation talk with tech CEOsGoogle, Microsoft and Oracle executives will reportedly be in attendance.By M. Locklear, 11.29.2018
China and Russia reportedly eavesdrop on Trump's cellphone callsIt suggests glaring security policy problems with his iPhones.By J. Fingas, 10.24.2018
Google CEO to attend White House meeting on social mediaThe Trump administration wants Facebook and Twitter reps to attend as well.By M. Locklear, 10.02.2018
White House downplays talk of executive order targeting internet biasIt's not quite a denial, however.By J. Fingas, 09.22.2018
White House sanctions quicker response to foreign cyber attacksThe military can now engage in day-to-day operations to prevent attacks.By S. Krishna, 09.21.2018
White House reportedly working on federal data privacy policyOfficials are looking to give consumers more control but also limit state efforts.By M. Locklear, 07.27.2018
Fundraiser to reunite immigrant families is largest in Facebook historyIt's raised over $10M in five days from 250,000 donors.By D. Lumb, 06.20.2018
Senate votes to reinstate ZTE ban in the USThe White House already vowed to squash it.By M. Moon, 06.19.2018
US targets Chinese tech with a 25 percent tariffThe tariff won't affect televisions, smartphones and most other consumer tech.By S. Dent, 06.15.2018
White House confirms its chief of staff was hackedJohn Kelly's phone was breached when he served as Secretary of Homeland Security.By S. Dent, 06.11.2018
Donald Trump really wants to be allowed to block people on TwitterThe US Justice Department is appealing a ruling that said it was illegal.By R. England, 06.05.2018
The bogus expert and social media chicanery of DC’s top cyber think tankNo, you can't block a zero-day.By V. Blue, 05.25.2018
Trump administration tells Congress it has deal to save ZTEZTE might have to pay a hefty price to continue business.By J. Fingas, 05.25.2018
In time for hacking season, the US has no cybersecurity coordinatorJohn Bolton puts a big “Hack Me” sign on America’s back.By V. Blue, 05.18.2018
Trump administration takes a hands-off approach to AIThe White House stays light on regulation, despite recent concerns.By K. Holt, 05.10.2018
Amazon, Google and Microsoft to attend White House AI summitThey'll discuss government support for AI research and regulations.By J. Fingas, 05.08.2018
The White House's anti-cyberbullying campaign copied an old FTC pamphletEven the covers are almost identical.By M. Moon, 05.07.2018