Homeland Security uses subpoenas to target Trump critics
Reports indicate Homeland Security is using administrative subpoenas to bypass judicial oversight and obtain user data on individuals critical of the Trump administration.
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476 storiesX offices raided by French police amid expanded investigation
French authorities raided X’s Paris office and summoned Elon Musk as part of an expanded criminal investigation into content moderation and data practices.
Tech leaders face pressure to condemn ICE actions in Minnesota
Tech executives face pressure to condemn U.S. immigration enforcement after federal agents killed at least eight people in 2026, including at least two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis.
India’s Supreme Court rebukes Meta over WhatsApp privacy
India’s Supreme Court has blocked Meta from sharing WhatsApp user data during an ongoing appeal, citing concerns over privacy and the platform's market dominance.
US prosecutors charge Kalder founder with fraud and visa violations
Gökçe Güven, founder of fintech startup Kalder, was charged with multiple counts of fraud, including allegations of using a deceptive pitch deck to secure $7 million in funding.
China mandates mechanical door handles for all new vehicles
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will require mechanical door handle releases on all vehicles sold in the country starting January 1, 2027.
Tether launches U.S.-regulated stablecoin USAT
Tether has launched USAT, a U.S.-regulated stablecoin issued through Anchorage Digital Bank, marking a strategic pivot toward compliance while maintaining its massive global USDT operations.
Indonesia conditionally lifts ban on xAI’s Grok
Indonesia has conditionally lifted its ban on xAI’s Grok chatbot, following similar moves by Malaysia and the Philippines, provided the company prevents further misuse.
Alleged Epstein hacker sold exploits to Hezbollah, informant says
A newly released DOJ document contains unverified claims from a confidential informant that Jeffrey Epstein employed a personal hacker who allegedly sold zero-day exploits to Hezbollah.
Reid Hoffman urges tech leaders to stop pacifying President Trump
Reid Hoffman is pressuring Silicon Valley leaders to stop pacifying President Trump following the killings of two American citizens at the hands of Border Patrol agents.
Basic security failures allowed Russian hackers into Polish power grid
Poland’s CERT reports that suspected Russian government hackers breached energy grid infrastructure using basic security failures, though the attacks failed to disrupt power.
Music publishers sue Anthropic for $3B over alleged piracy
Music publishers are suing Anthropic for more than $3 billion, alleging the company illegally downloaded 20,000 copyrighted works.
DOE eases nuclear safety rules for demonstration reactors
The Trump administration has quietly cut about a third of the Department of Energy's nuclear safety rulebook, potentially accelerating reactor development at the cost of environmental and worker protections.
Meta to charge for AI chatbots on WhatsApp in regulated regions
Meta will charge developers for AI chatbot messages on WhatsApp in regions like Italy where regulators have forced the company to allow them, starting February 16.
Apple sets November 2026 deadline for Patreon subscription billing
Apple has mandated that Patreon move all creators to its in-app purchase system by November 1, 2026, impacting only 4% of creators still using legacy billing models.
CISA acting director uploaded sensitive documents to ChatGPT
Madhu Gottumukkala, the acting head of the U.S. cybersecurity agency CISA, reportedly uploaded sensitive government contracting documents to ChatGPT, triggering an internal review.
Tech CEOs condemn ICE violence while praising Trump
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Apple CEOs have condemned ICE violence following employee pressure, while simultaneously navigating their reliance on the Trump administration's AI-forward policies.
Amazon reaches $1B settlement over returns and refund processes
Amazon has reached a settlement valued at more than $1 billion to resolve claims regarding its returns and refund processes, while denying any wrongdoing.
Meta and YouTube head to trial as TikTok and Snap settle
TikTok and Snap have settled lawsuits alleging social media addiction, while Meta and YouTube are heading to trial as the first of many similar legal challenges.
EU moves to reduce reliance on US technology
The European Union is seeking to reduce its reliance on US technology, which currently accounts for more than 80% of its digital infrastructure, amid rising diplomatic tensions.