Today's Tech News: Cybersecurity, AI Influence, and Space Innovation
White House drastically shortens deadline for dropping quantum-vulnerable crypto
The executive order moves the deadline for adopting post‑quantum cryptography to a tighter timeline, citing national security risks. Read more: White House drastically shortens deadline for dropping quantum-vulnerable crypto
UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted news
The UK government is exploring a policy that would require social media companies to give higher visibility to news from trusted sources, aiming to curb misinformation on its platforms. Read more: UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted news - The Economic Times
Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach
Password manager company LastPass has disclosed that hackers stole customer support case data during a breach at its tech partner Klue, marking the second such incident affecting LastPass customers in recent years. Read more: Password manager maker LastPass says hackers stole customer support case data during Klue breach
Why corporate AI super PACs spent $27 million on a local election
Corporate AI-linked political action committees have funneled approximately $27 million into a local congressional race in New York's 12th district, raising questions about the growing influence of technology companies in electoral politics. Read more: Why corporate AI super PACs spent $27 million on a local election
US's climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofit
Following the removal of climate.gov by the Trump administration, a nonprofit operating under Climate.us has restored public access to the federal climate information that was taken offline. Read more: US's climate.gov site, taken down by Trump, relaunched by nonprofit
With Starfall, SpaceX eyes an edge in global cargo delivery from orbit
SpaceX's new Starfall initiative focuses on transporting goods through space, positioning the company to lead in orbital cargo delivery. Read more: With Starfall, SpaceX eyes an edge in global cargo delivery from orbit