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WhatsApp banned on US House of Representatives devices

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

WhatsApp banned on US House of Representatives devices

Meta’s WhatsApp has been banned from U.S. House devices due to cybersecurity concerns, as noted in a memo to all House staff. The Office of Cybersecurity cited issues with transparency, data protection, and encryption, suggesting alternatives like Microsoft Teams and Signal. Meta opposed the decision, claiming WhatsApp offers superior security. Previously, the House also banned TikTok for similar reasons. This move underscores ongoing concerns over digital privacy and security.

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WhatsApp blocked on US House devices amid Meta’s political heat

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Economic Times · 2m ago

WhatsApp blocked on US House devices amid Meta’s political heat

WhatsApp has been banned from US House-issued devices due to concerns about user data transparency and security risks. The Office of Cybersecurity urged switching to other messaging platforms. WhatsApp, owned by Meta, disagrees with the decision, asserting its end-to-end encryption offers strong security. The ban coincides with internal criticism of Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg for his ties with Trump. This follows a prior ban on TikTok from House devices over similar security concerns.

US evaluating risks related to adoption of AI tools by federal agencies

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US evaluating risks related to adoption of AI tools by federal agencies

The US House of Representatives has banned the use of Microsoft's Copilot generative AI assistant by congressional staffers, citing concerns of data leakage. The move is part of ongoing efforts to address potential risks associated with AI tools, including protecting data security and individual privacy. Microsoft has stated its intention to deliver AI tools that meet federal government security requirements. Meanwhile, US Vice President Kamala Harris has stated that federal agencies must verify that their AI tools do not harm the public, or else cease using them. The White House has also mandated concrete safeguards for agencies using AI by December 1.

US Congress bans staff use of Microsoft's AI Copilot: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Congress bans staff use of Microsoft's AI Copilot: report

The US House of Representatives has banned the use of Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant by congressional staffers due to data security concerns, according to Axios. The Office of Cybersecurity deemed the application a risk as it could potentially leak House data to unauthorized cloud services. Microsoft stated that they are working on delivering AI tools, including Copilot, that meet federal government security requirements. Concerns about AI adoption in federal agencies and the need for safeguards to protect privacy and ensure fairness have been raised by policymakers. Legislation has been introduced to ban the use of AI in creating false political advertisements.

CrowdStrike’s CEO asked to testify by US House Committee after global outage

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

CrowdStrike’s CEO asked to testify by US House Committee after global outage

The US House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee has requested CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify about a security update that caused crashes on millions of Windows devices. In a letter, the committee expressed concern about the impact of the incident on key sectors such as aviation, healthcare, banking, and emergency services. The committee emphasized the need to understand the cause of the incident and the steps being taken to address it. The glitchy update led to the infamous "Blue screen of death" and affected at least 8.5 million Windows devices globally.

The bill that could ban TikTok passes in the House

TechCrunch · 1y ago

The bill that could ban TikTok passes in the House

The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would require social media platform TikTok to sever ties with its parent company, ByteDance, within six months or face being banned in the US. The bill received bipartisan support, with a vote of 352-65. However, the fate of the legislation remains uncertain as it heads to the Senate. TikTok has urged the Senate to consider the potential impact on the economy and the millions of Americans who use the platform. Former President Donald Trump, who initially sought to ban TikTok, now opposes the move.

US Congress bans staff use of Microsoft's AI Copilot: report

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US Congress bans staff use of Microsoft's AI Copilot: report

The U.S. House of Representatives has banned the use of Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, by congressional staffers due to concerns over data security. The Office of Cybersecurity has determined that the application poses a risk of leaking House data to unauthorized cloud services. Microsoft has stated that they are working on AI tools, including Copilot, that meet federal government security requirements. Policymakers are increasingly concerned about the risks associated with AI adoption in government agencies, particularly regarding privacy and fairness.

WhatsApp bans 71.1 lakh Indian accounts in September, here’s why

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

WhatsApp bans 71.1 lakh Indian accounts in September, here’s why

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, banned 7.11 million accounts in September, according to its latest monthly report for India. Out of these, 2.57 million accounts were proactively banned without receiving any user reports. The report includes information on user complaints received, actions taken by WhatsApp, and proactive measures to address abuse. During September, the platform received 10,442 user reports, and 85 accounts were acted upon in response. WhatsApp clarified that "Accounts Actioned" refers to instances where corrective measures were taken based on user reports.

TikTok Ban in US: House passes bill with majority, Senate vote next & more

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

TikTok Ban in US: House passes bill with majority, Senate vote next & more

The United States House of Representatives has passed a bill to prohibit Chinese social media platform TikTok, with 352 votes in favour and 65 against. The bill now moves on to the US Senate and later to the White House for the President's signature. The move comes amid concerns over national security related to TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The bill requires ByteDance to divest from TikTok within 165 days or cease operations in the US, and also demands the relinquishment of TikTok's algorithm if it is to continue US operations.

WhatsApp bans over 74 lakh bad accounts in India in August

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

WhatsApp bans over 74 lakh bad accounts in India in August

In August, WhatsApp banned a record 7.4 million bad accounts in India, as per its monthly compliance report. Out of these, 3.5 million were proactively banned. The popular messaging platform received around 14,770 complaint reports during the month and took action on 71 accounts. WhatsApp claimed to be an industry leader in preventing and combatting abuse, and stated that it employs a dedicated team to oversee these efforts.

WhatsApp bans nearly 75 lakh Indian accounts in October 2023: Find out why

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

WhatsApp bans nearly 75 lakh Indian accounts in October 2023: Find out why

WhatsApp banned approximately 7.5 million Indian accounts in October 2023, according to the platform's monthly report. Over 1.9 million of these accounts were proactively banned before any user reports were received. The report also highlights the types of user complaints received, such as ban appeals and account support, with 12 accounts actioned based on the nature of the complaint. WhatsApp complied with all five orders received from the Grievance Appellate Committee during the same period.

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