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Chinese Spy Agency Rising to Challenge the C.I.A.
The ambitious Ministry of State Security is deploying A.I. and other advanced technology to go toe-to-toe with the United States, even as the two nations try to pilfer each other’s trade secrets.
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Vivek Ramaswamy Stops TV Ad Spending
The campaign’s abrupt shift, focusing on other voter outreach efforts, reflects a significant change in strategy less than three weeks before the Iowa caucuses.
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FTC report details key takeaways from AI and creative fields panel discussion
On December 18, the FTC released a report highlighting key takeaways from its October panel discussion on generative artificial intelligence (AI) and “creative industries.” As previously covered by InfoBytes, the FTC hosted a virtual roundtable to hear directly from creators on how generative AI is affecting their work and livelihood given the FTC’s interest in…
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The Department of Defense Releases Proposed CMMC Rule
The Department of Defense (“DoD”) has released a draft of its proposed Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (“CMMC”) Program rule just in time for the holidays. The rule—which is scheduled to be published December 26, 2023—is over 200 pages, and we will publish follow-up articles as we have time to analyze the new requirements. At a…
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FTC Proposes Changes to COPPA Rule: What Businesses Need to Know
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Rule (COPPA Rule). The COPPA Rule applies to operators of websites and online services that are directed to children under 13 or that have “actual knowledge” they are collecting personal information from children under 13.…
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Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Shopify Data Privacy Class Action Based on Lack of Personal Jurisdiction Over Online Payment Platform
In a jurisdictional win for online servicers and web-based platforms, the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a putative class action alleging that Shopify violated California privacy and unfair competition laws by deliberately concealing its involvement in online transactions. Briskin v. Shopify, Inc., 87 F.4th 404 (9th Cir. 2023). The Ninth Circuit affirmed that the…
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DOJ & FBI Issue New Guidelines for Delayed Reporting of Cyber Incidents to the SEC
Under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure rule (cybersecurity rule), public companies subject to the cybersecurity rule must promptly disclose any “material cybersecurity incident.” Such reporting can be delayed if the U.S. attorney general determines that disclosure “poses a substantial risk to national security or public…
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Israel-Hamas War: Top Israeli Official Set for Talks in Washington
Ron Dermer, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, is expected to meet with two Biden administration officials on Tuesday amid differences with the U.S. over the war in Gaza.
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Ukraine Attacks Novocherkassk, a Russian Warship, in Crimea
A major military success at sea against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was tempered by Ukraine’s acknowledgment that it had all but retreated from the city of Marinka.
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Turkey’s Foreign Affairs Committee Approves Sweden’s NATO Bid
The measure must now be passed by the full Parliament, but the foreign affairs committee said not to expect quick action.
