Ontario is pushing forward with legislation that would mandate public sector organizations to prioritize Ontario-made goods and services. The move comes as a direct response to US tariffs under President Trump. The province spends over $30 billion annually on procurement.
Federal prosecutors have indicted four men for allegedly smuggling millions in restricted Nvidia chips to China. The scheme involved shipping through third countries to bypass US export controls on advanced AI technology.
Lawmakers want to increase FDIC insurance from $250,000 to $10 million for business accounts. This sounds good but would actually create huge risks for taxpayers while primarily benefiting large corporations. The proposal undermines market discipline and could lead to exactly the kind of risky behav
The EFF and ACLU are suing San Jose over its massive license plate camera network. The system conducted over a quarter million warrantless searches in just one year. Critics say it creates a surveillance state that violates privacy rights.
Congressional Republicans are moving forward with legislation that would force cities to approve broadband permits faster. Local government groups call it an “unprecedented federal intrusion” while cable companies celebrate the changes.
A congressional commission says the US government needs major restructuring to compete with China effectively. The recommendations include consolidating export control agencies and requiring military proof of Taiwan defense capabilities.
Online anonymity is under unprecedented attack worldwide according to new research. Governments are blocking VPNs, weakening encryption, and requiring identity verification just to post content. The consequences for privacy and free speech are becoming increasingly severe.
The European Commission is reportedly planning sweeping changes to digital privacy laws that privacy advocates say would effectively neuter GDPR protections. Max Schrems’ organization Noyb warns the November 19 “Digital Omnibus” package creates massive loopholes for Big Tech while claiming to help s
Senators John Boozman and Cory Booker have proposed legislation that would fundamentally reshape how cryptocurrencies are regulated in the US. The bill would move oversight from the SEC to the CFTC and treat most digital assets as commodities.
Senators Blumenthal and Sanders are demanding answers from the White House about rising electricity costs. They’re pointing the finger at AI data centers from companies like Meta and OpenAI driving up demand. Electricity prices have jumped 6% nationally in the past year.
