Ukrainian President Zelensky departed from a summit to meet King Charles III at Sandringham. The meeting represents a significant diplomatic engagement between Ukraine and the British monarchy.
Thailand plans to cut utilities to five Myanmar border locations linked to Chinese-operated scam centers that have caused billions in losses. The decision, made during an urgent security meeting, targets areas with suspiciously high electricity consumption in Payathonzu, Tachileik, and Myawaddy townships. The action comes ahead of Thai PM's China visit and could affect up to 100,000 people.
Utah legislation S.B. 180 mandates police to disclose the use of generative AI in report writing and requires departments to establish AI usage policies. The bill addresses concerns about Axon's Draft One software, which automatically generates police reports from body-cam audio, while highlighting potential risks in accuracy and accountability.
Mexico threatens legal action against Google for implementing Trump's executive order renaming 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' on their maps. Mexican President Sheinbaum argues that the name change should only apply to U.S. waters, demanding Google limit the modification to the 22 nautical miles under U.S. jurisdiction.
Virginia's Senate narrowly passed a bill prohibiting police from lying to minors during interrogations, with a 22-18 vote. The legislation aims to prevent law enforcement from using deceptive techniques on children, addressing concerns about false confessions among minors. The bill now awaits Governor Glenn Youngkin's decision to sign or veto it.
South Korea has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of sharing user data with ByteDance, leading to its removal from app stores. The accusation follows cybersecurity concerns and potential data sharing with Chinese state-owned entities, though the extent of data transfer remains unclear. Multiple countries have banned DeepSeek from government devices amid privacy concerns.
A suspected cult leader and associate from the 'Zizian' group were arrested in Maryland, connected to multiple homicides across the US. The group, comprised of young computer scientists with anarchist beliefs, has been linked to six killings, including a Border Patrol agent's death. Their ideology spans radical veganism, gender identity, and AI concerns.
Senator Ron Wyden introduced the Global Trust in American Online Services Act to protect against foreign surveillance demands that could weaken U.S. technology security. The legislation aims to reform the CLOUD Act, which currently allows foreign governments to directly demand data from U.S. companies, addressing recent concerns about the UK's secret order to Apple regarding iCloud encryption.
A federal appeals court ruled that an Oregon district attorney's unauthorized review and sharing of a woman's private cellphone data violated Fourth Amendment rights but granted him qualified immunity. The case highlights privacy concerns when a prosecutor accessed and shared nude photos found on a woman's phone without warrant or consent, leading to small-town gossip and privacy violations.
ICE is seeking private contractors to monitor and analyze social media for negative sentiment and potential threats against the agency and its officials, including tracking individuals' personal information and using facial recognition technology. The surveillance program, worth $5.5 million under a previous contract, raises concerns about privacy and free speech implications, particularly regarding constitutionally protected criticism of ICE.