IBM accused of covering up multiple data breaches
A former IBM executive alleges the company potentially covered up multiple data breaches by foreign state actors, including a massive hacking campaign by APT 10.
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621 storiesSilent Ransom Group targets law firms with fake IT workers
The Silent Ransom Group is targeting law firms by sometimes sending fake IT workers to offices to steal data, according to reports from Google and the FBI.
Oversight Board: Meta account bans lack due process
The Oversight Board criticized Meta for lacking due process and transparency in account deactivations, urging the company to provide better support and clearer appeal mechanisms for users.
Google to allow publisher opt-outs for AI search in U.K.
Google will allow publishers to opt out of AI search aggregation, starting in the U.K. before a global rollout, to comply with new regulatory requirements.
Amazon faces class action lawsuit over Ring facial recognition
Amazon faces a class action lawsuit alleging its Ring 'Familiar Faces' feature collects facial recognition data from passersby without their consent.
Trump signs narrower AI executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a voluntary 30-day review process for powerful AI models, explicitly avoiding mandatory licensing requirements.
Europe positions industrial AI as alternative to Silicon Valley model
TechCrunch is partnering with VivaTech 2026, where Europe is expected to present an AI strategy focused on industrial competitiveness rather than Silicon Valley’s consumer-scale model.
Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over safety concerns
Florida’s attorney general has sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized the AI arms race over safety and contributed to violent incidents.
KC Green settles copyright dispute with AI startup Artisan
Artist KC Green has reached a settlement with AI startup Artisan, resulting in the removal of advertisements that used his artwork without authorization.
Google found liable for trademark infringement in India
The Delhi High Court ruled Google liable for trademark infringement regarding keyword advertising, sparking renewed criticism from Indian founders over the platform's ad practices.
Microsoft threatens legal action against security researcher
Microsoft is threatening legal action against a security researcher who published unpatched bugs, sparking industry backlash over the company's handling of vulnerability disclosures.
Texas DMV data reveals Waymo’s lead in autonomous vehicle fleet size
A new Texas law requiring autonomous vehicle registration reveals Waymo has nearly 600 vehicles in the state, significantly outpacing competitors like Tesla, which has 42.
US military confirms troops tracked via commercial location data
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed adversaries are using commercial location data to track military personnel, prompting calls to regulate the adtech industry as a national security threat.
Rivian faces NHTSA probe over rear suspension issues
The US federal safety regulator is investigating Rivian’s rear suspension service procedures, a probe that could affect nearly 115,000 vehicles following reports of sudden control loss.
Google engineer charged with insider trading on Polymarket
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a Google software engineer with insider trading, alleging he used confidential company data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket.
SpaceX faces FAA investigation after Starship booster failure
The FAA has ordered SpaceX to investigate a Starship booster failure, pausing test flights and potentially impacting the company's timeline for its anticipated mid-June IPO.
China tightens travel and capital rules for AI sector
China is reportedly imposing travel restrictions on AI founders and vetting foreign capital, signaling a strategic effort to retain talent and control its domestic AI industry.
Volvo avoids U.S. ban on Chinese-connected vehicle technology
Volvo Cars received specific authorization from the Trump administration to continue selling connected vehicles in the U.S., avoiding a ban on Chinese-connected technology.
US government eyes plutonium for nuclear reactor fuel
The Department of Energy has selected five startups to negotiate receiving plutonium, which could potentially be used as fuel for nuclear reactors.
Dutch government blocks Kyndryl acquisition of Solvinity
The Dutch government has blocked US IT firm Kyndryl from acquiring cloud provider Solvinity, citing a potential risk to the public interest regarding national identity data.