DOGE Social Security Handling Called Risky in Democrats’ Report

The Department of Government Efficiency’s loose handling of government data continues to put taxpayers’ sensitive information at risk, including Social Security numbers for millions of Americans, according to a report from Democrats on a Senate oversight committee.

Apple Asks EU to Repeal Sweeping Big Tech Antitrust Rules

Apple Inc. has asked European Union antitrust watchdogs to scrap regulations intended to protect digital consumers, arguing they expose users to privacy risks and threaten to undermine innovation.

‘Most Prevalent’ Chinese Hackers Target Tech, Law Firms

Suspected Chinese hackers are behind an ongoing cyberespionage campaign against US technology companies and legal firms, stealing national security secrets often while remaining undetected, according to Alphabet Inc.’s Google.

Judiciary Restricts Access to Sealed Records After Cyber Hack

Federal trial courts are issuing new orders restricting access to sealed documents, following a directive from the judiciary’s administrative office to address escalated cyberattacks targeting the courts’ case system.

Ascension Health Patients Advance Lawsuit Over 2024 Data Breach

Missouri-based Ascension Health must face a proposed class action alleging it negligently failed to protect the personal information of more than 5 million people that was exposed in a May 2024 data breach.

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Hate Groups Seize on Trump’s Antifa Order With Online Threats

Online extremists are rallying around President Donald Trump’s designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization following conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death, raising concerns that social media harassment could turn violent, according to researchers who track hate groups.

ChatGPT Feature Offers Users a Personalized Daily Briefing

OpenAI is rolling out a new ChatGPT feature that sends users a set of personalized news, research and other updates each day based on their prior conversations with the chatbot, an early attempt at making its flagship product more proactive.

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Is Social Media Big Tobacco 2.0? Suits Over the Impact on Teens

Is social media to blame for the decline in teen mental health? Hundreds of lawsuits argue that they are. But can the claims get past Section 230, big tech's legal shield? In this video, we look at the fight over social media's impact on teens.

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