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October 25, 2024
Cybersecurity Concerns with QR Codes: Staying Safe in the Digital Age
Quick Response (QR) codes, those black and white squares whose popularity surged with the rise of contactless interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic, from restaurant menus to parking meters, have become a convenient shortcut in our digital world. These codes now offer a simple way to access information with a quick scan from your smartphone. However,…
October 14, 2024
The Vital Importance of Encryption for Consumers: Lessons from Recent Events
As we observe Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, a recent and alarming cyber incident is a stark reminder that digital security is a concern not just for businesses and governments but for every individual. The reported breach of major US telecom companies by Chinese hackers has thrown into sharp focus the vital importance of robust…
September 30, 2024
The Broadband Dilemma
Broadband accessibility has rapidly transformed into a modern-day essential, integral to our nation’s economy. However, some still do not have access to basic internet connectivity, which became more evident during COVID-19. As a result, government programs like the $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program were created to expand internet connectivity to unserved…
September 17, 2024
Apple’s Tax Triumph Turned Sour: Is the EU Playing Fair?
In the world of tech and tax complications, the recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling ordering Apple to pay a whopping €13 billion ($14 billion) in back taxes to Ireland has sent shockwaves through the corporate world. This verdict, which concludes an eight-year-long legal battle, ignited a fierce debate on whether the European Union is justified…
September 6, 2024
The UK’s AI Policy Pivot: From Global AI Safety Leader to Domestic AI Adopter?
Is the new United Kingdom’s government leadership stepping back from the country’s recently acquired position as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) safety regulation? Announcements this past week show a shift in priorities around AI that comes just months after the UK hosted the groundbreaking AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in November 2023 positioning the UK at…