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TechnologyMay 4

State Health Insurance Marketplaces Shared User Data with Advertising Companies

Virginia and Washington D.C. health insurance websites shared personal user information with advertisers before pausing the practice.

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TechnologyMar 16

U.S. Military Explores Laser Technology to Counter Iranian Drone Threats

The U.S. military is developing laser weapons systems as a cost-effective solution to counter inexpensive Iranian drones that are straining weapons stockpiles.

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TechnologyMay 20

Startup Quartermaster Raises $42 Million for Maritime Sensor Technology

Arlington-based maritime technology company secures funding to develop advanced ship tracking systems.

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TechnologyApr 9

Communities Move to Restrict Data Center Development Amid Industry Growth

Wisconsin town passes first referendum limiting AI data centers while Maine considers statewide ban, as Intel secures Google partnership.

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TechnologyApr 21

Energy Companies Pursue Diverse Nuclear and Fusion Technologies

Multiple energy initiatives advance nuclear reactor construction and fusion research amid industry transformation efforts.

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TechnologyApr 24

Turkey Approves Social Media Age Restrictions for Children Under 15

Turkish parliament passes legislation requiring parental consent for minors under 15 to use social media platforms.

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TechnologyMar 5

Investors file lawsuit against Trump administration over TikTok deal approval

Tech investors and an anti-corruption group have sued President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi over the administration's approval of TikTok's U.S. sale.

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TechnologyJun 1

Former Meta CTO Raises $250M Climate Investment Fund

Mike Schroepfer's Gigascale Capital has secured $250 million to invest in climate technology solutions addressing energy and material shortages.

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TechnologyMay 2

Iran Expands Digital Communications Amid Regional Conflicts and Internet Restrictions

Iran has increased social media operations while facing internet blackouts, with smuggling networks providing satellite internet access to circumvent restrictions.

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TechnologyJun 1

Microsoft to Phase Out SMS Codes as Fingerprint Photo Risks Debated

Microsoft plans to eliminate SMS authentication codes while cybersecurity experts assess risks of fingerprint extraction from photos.

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TechnologyApr 23

JetBlue faces lawsuit over alleged use of customer data to set ticket prices

A class action lawsuit claims JetBlue uses customer browsing data and tracking technology to dynamically adjust airfare prices.

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TechnologyMay 2

New Mexico Wins $375 Million Settlement Against Meta in Child Safety Case

New Mexico secured a landmark $375 million settlement from Meta over child safety violations, with additional proceedings potentially bringing more consequences.

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TechnologyApr 13

UK PM Starmer Calls for End to Infinite Scroll on Social Media Platforms

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for social media companies to eliminate never-ending scrolling features on their platforms.

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TechnologyMay 2

Uber Plans to Use Driver Fleet as Data Collection Network for Autonomous Vehicles

Uber's CTO announced plans to leverage the company's driver network as a sensor grid to collect data for self-driving car development.

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TechnologyMay 11

GM Settles $12.75M California Lawsuit Over Driver Data Sales to Insurance Companies

General Motors agreed to pay $12.75 million and stop selling customer data to brokers for five years to settle California privacy lawsuit.

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