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CFTC Proposes First-Ever Framework for Regulating Prediction Markets Amid Rising Enforcement Actions

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken its first concrete step toward regulating prediction markets, proposing a framework that would give the agency clear criteria for evaluating whether these financial contracts violate federal law. A Framework for Evaluation The proposed rulemaking would establish a "structured framework" for

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North Korean Cyber Operations Account for Nearly Half of US Tech Industry Attacks, CrowdStrike Reports

Overview North Korean threat actors have emerged as a dominant force in the global cyber threat landscape, accounting for nearly half of all attacks on technology companies across the U.S., Europe, and Asia over the past 12 months. This finding comes from CrowdStrike's latest threat intelligence report.

US Shortens Cybersecurity Patch Window to Three Days Amid Rising AI Threats

The Biden administration has implemented a significantly tighter timeline for federal agencies to address critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Under the updated guidelines, patches for the most severe flaws must now be deployed within three calendar days of identification—a stark reduction from the previous window that allowed weeks for remediation. The

Reports Emerge of First Known Fatalities from Fully Autonomous Drones

According to reporting by New Scientist, a senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry has disclosed that a test of fully autonomous drones took place approximately two years ago. The drones were reportedly configured to identify and destroy any targets within a designated area. The source stated that there were

Financial Stability Board Examines Risks of Agentic AI Systems

The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system, has turned its attention to the emerging risks associated with agentic AI systems. Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of autonomously taking actions, making decisions, and executing tasks with minimal

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ACLU Lawsuit Highlights Risks of Relying on Flawed Face-Recognition Matches in Criminal Investigations

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing two Florida police departments over the wrongful arrest of a Fort Myers man in connection with a child-abduction case. According to the lawsuit, officers treated a flawed face-recognition match as a near-certain identification, despite the technology's known limitations. The case

Police Misuse of Flock License Plate Readers Leads to Arrests Across the U.S.

A growing number of law enforcement officers across the United States have been arrested for misusing Flock Safety's automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology to stalk individuals. According to documented cases, police have used the surveillance system obsessively and illegally, tracking people's movements without legitimate law