Budget experts say the rebranding signals potential limits to the new department's scope and powers.
confirmed 2 articles 2025-01-25 — 2025-01-26
budget experts Department of Government Efficiency
Elon Musk's first moves suggest DOGE will be closer to an IT project than the sweeping operation to slash $2T+ from the federal budget that he once predicted
New York Times · 2025-01-25 · #7
Trump issues an executive order to protect the dollar that bars any further work on a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
confirmed 2 articles 2025-01-25 — 2025-01-26
Trump central bank digital currency CBDC
Trump's EO to protect the dollar bars any further work on a CBDC and aligns the government's interests with those of stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle
Bloomberg · 2025-01-25 · #19
The executive order aligns the U.S. government's interests with those of stablecoin issuers such as Tether and Circle.
confirmed 2 articles 2025-01-25 — 2025-01-26
U.S. government Tether Circle stablecoin issuers
Trump's EO to protect the dollar bars any further work on a CBDC and aligns the government's interests with those of stablecoin issuers like Tether and Circle
Bloomberg · 2025-01-25 · #19
People affiliated with DOGE are reportedly exploring using a blockchain to track federal spending.
rumored 2 articles 2025-01-25 — 2025-01-26
DOGE blockchain federal spending
Sources: people affiliated with DOGE have met with representatives of various public blockchains as they explore using a blockchain to track federal spending
Bloomberg · 2025-01-25 · #8
The US government announces a plan to control exports of cutting-edge AI technology to most nations.
confirmed 2 articles 2025-01-13 — 2025-01-14
United States controls on exports of cutting-edge AI technology most nations
The US' new chip export rule enters a 120-day consultation period, requiring the Trump admin to listen to input, perhaps modify the rule, and then enforce it
Wired · 2025-01-13 · #2
The United States' new chip export rule enters a 120-day consultation period to solicit input before potential modification and enforcement.
confirmed 2 articles 2025-01-13 — 2025-01-14
United States chip export rule 120-day consultation period
The US' new chip export rule enters a 120-day consultation period, requiring the Trump admin to listen to input, perhaps modify the rule, and then enforce it
Wired · 2025-01-13 · #2
The Trump administration is required to listen to input during the consultation, potentially modify the chip export rule, and then enforce it.
confirmed 2 articles 2025-01-13 — 2025-01-14
Trump administration chip export rule
The US' new chip export rule enters a 120-day consultation period, requiring the Trump admin to listen to input, perhaps modify the rule, and then enforce it
Wired · 2025-01-13 · #2
TikTok says the law that could ban the app infringes the rights of 170 million Americans.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-12-28 — 2024-12-29
TikTok U.S. law that could ban TikTok 170 million Americans
Filing: Trump asks SCOTUS to pause the law that could ban TikTok, saying the court should give him time to “pursue a political resolution” of the dispute
Bloomberg · 2024-12-28 · #1
The Biden administration says Chinese control of TikTok poses a national security threat.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-12-28 — 2024-12-29
Biden administration TikTok China
Filing: Trump asks SCOTUS to pause the law that could ban TikTok, saying the court should give him time to “pursue a political resolution” of the dispute
Bloomberg · 2024-12-28 · #1
OpenAI says its board of directors is evaluating the company's corporate structure, including a plan to convert its for-profit arm into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation.
rumored 2 articles 2024-12-27 — 2024-12-28
OpenAI for-profit arm Delaware Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI says its board of directors is evaluating its corporate structure, including a plan to turn its for-profit arm into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation
OpenAI · 2024-12-27 · #1
Russia's finance minister says Russian companies have begun using bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments to counter Western sanctions.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-12-25 — 2024-12-26
Russia's finance minister Russian companies bitcoin other digital currencies international payments Western sanctions
Russia's finance minister says Russian companies have begun using bitcoin and other digital currencies in international payments to counter Western sanctions
Reuters · 2024-12-25 · #5
The TikTok ban is presented as part of a broader plan to make schools safer following the killing of a 14-year-old near a school in November.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-12-21 — 2024-12-22
Albania TikTok ban killing of a 14-year-old
Albania bans TikTok for a year from January 2025, part of a broader plan to make schools safer following the killing of a 14-year-old near a school in November
Reuters · 2024-12-21 · #7
Albania announces a one-year ban on TikTok starting January 2025.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-12-21 — 2024-12-22
Albania TikTok
Albania bans TikTok for a year from January 2025, part of a broader plan to make schools safer following the killing of a 14-year-old near a school in November
Reuters · 2024-12-21 · #7
TikTok CEO Shou Chew has reportedly sought counsel from Elon Musk in recent weeks regarding the incoming Trump administration.
rumored 2 articles 2024-11-23 — 2024-11-24
Shou Chew Elon Musk incoming Trump administration
Sources: TikTok CEO Shou Chew, who has known Elon Musk for several years, has sought Musk's counsel in recent weeks on the incoming Trump administration
Wall Street Journal · 2024-11-23 · #4
The investigation indicates the free upgrades increased the US government's reliance on Microsoft due to high switching costs.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-11-16 — 2024-11-17
Microsoft US government high switching costs
Investigation: Microsoft offered the US government free cybersecurity upgrades in 2021, increasing government reliance on Microsoft due to high switching costs
ProPublica · 2024-11-16 · #9
An investigation finds Microsoft offered the US government free cybersecurity upgrades in 2021.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-11-16 — 2024-11-17
Microsoft US government cybersecurity upgrades
Investigation: Microsoft offered the US government free cybersecurity upgrades in 2021, increasing government reliance on Microsoft due to high switching costs
ProPublica · 2024-11-16 · #9
Law enforcement agencies have expressed concern about the iOS 18.1 reboot feature.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-11-09 — 2024-11-10
law enforcement iOS 18.1 reboot feature
Experts say a new feature in iOS 18.1 causes iPhone to reboot after few days of inactivity, which improves security and has caused concern among law enforcement
404 Media · 2024-11-09 · #1
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans 'probably will' try to repeal the CHIPS Act, indicating an intention to pursue repeal.
rumored 2 articles 2024-11-02 — 2024-11-03
Mike Johnson GOP CHIPS Act
US House Speaker Mike Johnson says the GOP “probably will” try to repeal the CHIPS Act, but then walks it back, saying the GOP may “further streamline” the bill
Associated Press · 2024-11-02 · #7
Johnson later walked back the repeal comment, stating the GOP may instead 'further streamline' the CHIPS Act, effectively retracting the repeal claim.
denied 2 articles 2024-11-02 — 2024-11-03
Mike Johnson GOP CHIPS Act
US House Speaker Mike Johnson says the GOP “probably will” try to repeal the CHIPS Act, but then walks it back, saying the GOP may “further streamline” the bill
Associated Press · 2024-11-02 · #7
DJI claims the DoD failed to engage on the designation issue for over 16 months.
failed 2 articles 2024-10-19 — 2024-10-20
DJI US Department of Defense
DJI sues the US DOD for adding the drone maker to a list designating it a Chinese military company, says the DOD didn't engage on the issue for over 16 months
Bloomberg · 2024-10-19 · #3
The US Department of Defense adds DJI to a list designating it as a Chinese military company, a list intended to hinder China's access to advanced technology.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-10-19 — 2024-10-20
US Department of Defense DJI
DJI sues the US DOD for adding the drone maker to a list designating it a Chinese military company, says the DOD didn't engage on the issue for over 16 months
Bloomberg · 2024-10-19 · #3
Matthew Prince said localization of AI models will be crucial because different regions have unique rules, customs, and privacy needs.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-10-19 — 2024-10-20
Matthew Prince AI models
Q&A with Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on how internet traffic surge during COVID helped it build an AI-ready “connectivity cloud”, internet balkanization, more
Crazy Stupid Tech · 2024-10-19 · #1
Matthew Prince warned that the global race to regulate the internet is dangerous, with countries trying to reclaim control over their networks, contributing to internet balkanization.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-10-19 — 2024-10-20
national governments internet networks
Q&A with Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on how internet traffic surge during COVID helped it build an AI-ready “connectivity cloud”, internet balkanization, more
Crazy Stupid Tech · 2024-10-19 · #1
Nebius Group (formerly Yandex NV) says it will resume trading on Nasdaq on October 21 after being halted.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-10-18 — 2024-10-19
Nebius Group Yandex NV Nasdaq
Nebius Group, previously Yandex NV, says it will resume trading on Nasdaq on October 21, after being halted following Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine
Reuters · 2024-10-18 · #23
Trading of Yandex NV (now Nebius Group) on Nasdaq was halted following Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-10-18 — 2024-10-19
Nebius Group Yandex NV Nasdaq
Nebius Group, previously Yandex NV, says it will resume trading on Nasdaq on October 21, after being halted following Russia's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine
Reuters · 2024-10-18 · #23
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Senate Bill 976 to protect minors, banning addictive feeds, prohibiting social media notifications between 12am and 6am, and enacting additional youth-protection measures.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-09-21 — 2024-09-22
Gavin Newsom Senate Bill 976 ban on addictive feeds ban on social media notifications from 12am to 6am measures to protect minors on social media
California Gov. Newsom signs Senate Bill 976 to protect minors, banning “addictive feeds”, barring social media notifications from 12am to 6am, and more
Los Angeles Times · 2024-09-21 · #9
Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30 to either sign or veto AI safety bill SB 1047.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-09-14 — 2024-09-15
Gavin Newsom SB 1047
An overview of California's AI safety bill SB 1047, which easily passed the state's legislature, as it awaits Governor Newsom's signature or veto before Sep. 30
Financial Times · 2024-09-14 · #1
The California Legislature easily passed AI safety bill SB 1047, a measure expected to have impacts beyond the state.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-09-14 — 2024-09-15
California Legislature SB 1047
An overview of California's AI safety bill SB 1047, which easily passed the state's legislature, as it awaits Governor Newsom's signature or veto before Sep. 30
Financial Times · 2024-09-14 · #1
Proposition 22, backed by gig economy companies, became California law about four years ago.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-09-07 — 2024-09-08
Proposition 22 State of California
An investigation details the lack of enforcement of CA's Prop 22 about four years after the ballot initiative, backed by gig economy companies, became state law
CalMatters · 2024-09-07 · #7
Gig economy companies backed Proposition 22.
confirmed 2 articles 2024-09-07 — 2024-09-08
Gig economy companies Proposition 22
An investigation details the lack of enforcement of CA's Prop 22 about four years after the ballot initiative, backed by gig economy companies, became state law
CalMatters · 2024-09-07 · #7