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TikTok, Congress Takes a Massive L on S&T Funding, AI Hardware Controls

ChinaTalk • 177 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Technology Policy Artificial Intelligence
  1. Chinese tech founders, like Zhang Yiming, are more focused on global competition than spreading political ideology. They face challenges in a government-controlled environment but are driven by personal ambitions and past experiences.
  2. The U.S. Congress has made significant budget cuts to science and technology funding, jeopardizing the country's ability to compete with nations like China in emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing.
  3. Implementing AI hardware controls offers enhanced security but may face challenges like vulnerability to circumvention, prolonged lead times in rollout, and broader considerations for governing compute power.

TechLetters #157 Data Protection of Privacy Sandbox PAA; Fake security reviews using ChatGPT; Satellite internet access cut in Ukraine during military operations; China criticises U.S. tech sanctions

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 39 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy
  1. Security bug reports gone awry, leading to nonsensical content created with ChatGPT.
  2. Satellite internet access cut in Ukraine during military operations.
  3. Google phasing out 3rd-party cookies for data protection in Chrome browser.

TechLetters #161 - Death indirectly following ransomware; Drones and cyber during wars are changing military strategy; Factorisation of number 247 on a quantum computer

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Security Technology Policy Other
  1. A 32 year old security bug in Linux's qsort algorithm poses a threat.
  2. Ransomware incidents are causing serious consequences, including job loss and health issues like suicide.
  3. The factoring of number 247 on a quantum computer breaks RSA-8 cryptosystem in 35 seconds.

TechLetters #160 Resurrection of dead dictators using generative AI, for political gain; AI cyber operations; Last warning about quantum cryptography; Privacy Sandbox coming to iOS/iPhones

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy
  1. AI can resurrect dead politicians, prompting the need for laws against misleading content.
  2. iOS introduces Stolen Device Protection and warns about AI's impact on cyber operations.
  3. Caution advised on quantum cryptography and factors influencing ransom payments.
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TechLetters #129 Russians training defence from cyberattacks on industrial systems. Russian Kaspersky employees iPhone's hacked. Quantum computing recommendations, AI-drone U.S. Air Force drama.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 58 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy AI Quantum Computing
  1. Russian red teaming exercises target industrial systems for cyberattacks
  2. Malware campaign targets iPhones, including employees at cybersecurity company Kaspersky
  3. US government advised to expedite migration to post-quantum cryptography

TechLetters #125 - My book, Philosophy of Cybersecurity. Data center under water. MS EDGE leaking data. AI. Phishing parrot risk increases.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 58 implied HN points • 01 May 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Google's data center faced challenges like being underwater, showing importance of risk management.
  2. OpenAI is enhancing privacy controls to address GDPR concerns and maintain user trust.
  3. Microsoft Edge has a privacy issue - leaking data to Microsoft, reminiscent of older privacy concerns.

TechLetters #126 - Banning multi-sim devices. Russian stealthy espionage combine harvester analysed and made public. Putting AI-generated labels on AI-generated content.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 39 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. UK is considering banning multi-sim devices to prevent fraud
  2. US reveals Russian cyber espionage tool used by FSB for information theft
  3. Google to label AI-generated images to comply with EU regulations

TechLetters #121 - Cyberwar in Ukraine. 0day exploits to smartphones via apps. AI-automation coming to address cybersecurity industry. Cookie blocking standardisation. VULKAN cyberwar services.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 39 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Smartphone app exploited 0day vulnerability affecting millions of devices
  2. Microsoft integrating ChatGPT for automating cybersecurity tasks
  3. Web security proposal aims to standardize cross-browser cookie blocking

TechLetters #137 - AMD, TETRA bugs. USB stick of DOOM strikes again. China's cyberoperations. Another confirmation: filter bubbles/echo chambers DO NOT EXIST. LK99?

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 31 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security Technology Policy Other
  1. Security issues with AMD processors and TETRA radio systems were highlighted.
  2. Beware of USB devices that can potentially hack systems and lead to data theft.
  3. Research suggests that filter bubbles and echo chambers may not have the profound impact on opinions as previously believed.

TechLetters #136 Reviewing for security and privacy. ChatGPT for cybercrime. Privacy Sandbox, AI, sending e-mails a problem in 2023.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Sending military emails requires caution to avoid leaking personal data.
  2. ChatGPT is used for illegal activities like phishing, with no ethical restrictions.
  3. The launch of the Privacy Sandbox by Google/Chrome aims to improve privacy in ad infrastructure.

TechLetters #134 cyberattack on WATER TREATMENT. GDPR reform. Competition authorities enforcement GDPR. France considers social network shutdown during unrest. Avast collects/sells customer data, and?

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Generative AI
  1. Cybersecurity incidents on critical infrastructure are a major concern globally
  2. Proposed GDPR reforms aim to enhance enforcement mechanisms and transparency
  3. Countries are implementing stricter regulations to protect data privacy and crack down on unethical data practices

TechLetters #132 GDPR fine for Criteo. Artificial Intelligence Act lobbying. In-game malware. processors leaking private data.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy
  1. Malware was found in a Mario Bros game installer, which steals user data.
  2. Privacy leaks are occurring via processors, allowing websites to steal browsing history.
  3. Criteo received a €40M GDPR fine for not verifying if people had given consent for their data processing.

TechLetters #127 - Russian citizen sentenced for participation in IT Army of Ukraine. Google to identify A used in election disinformation. China bans US-made chips (Micron). Cookies out in 2024.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy
  1. Russian citizen sentenced to 3 years for participating in IT Army of Ukraine
  2. Google aims to identify and block election disinformation campaigns using AI
  3. China bans the use of US-made Micron chips citing security risks

TechLetters #116 - cyberwar in Ukraine; TikTok gets a hit in Europe; 2-year-old backdoor activated in cyberwar in Ukraine; #GDPR reform imminent; Privacy Sandbox field-tested; geopolitical censorship

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 19 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Analysis of cyberwar in Ukraine with details of satellite internet provider KA-SAT compromise
  2. EU institutions prohibit TikTok use by employees for cybersecurity reasons
  3. European Commission proposes GDPR reform for more coherent enforcement rules

TechLetters #138 Enhancing existing products with AI/LLM as a business strategy. Senegal cut off TikTok access. Smartphone minor mode to promote socialist core values

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 0 implied HN points • 07 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Building products with privacy-preserving AI/LLM is valuable
  2. Senegal blocked access to TikTok due to threats to stability
  3. China proposed 'minor mode' for smartphones to promote socialist core values

TechLetters #135 - Cyberwarfare in Ukraine. "Diplomat car advert" cyber tactic strikes again. Russia wants to prohibit cyber-attribution. Neural privacy not in scope of #GDPR. Aspartame carcinogenic.

Lukasz Olejnik on Cyber, Privacy and Tech Policy Critique • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Security Privacy Technology Policy Other
  1. Cyberwarfare tactics in Ukraine involve exploiting Western media coverage for psychological effects
  2. Russia used a hijacked BMW advert of a diplomat to spread malware to other embassies
  3. Neurotechnology advancements pose threats to human rights but are not regulated by GDPR or other standards