France moves to replace Zoom and Teams with state-controlled alternatives
France is preparing to phase out Zoom, Teams and other foreign videoconferencing platforms across its public sector. The plan is to replace them with a single, state-controlled system designed to secure official communications and reduce reliance on non-European technology. The shift was announced on Jan. 26 by David Amiel, Minister Delegate in charge of the […]
TikTok uninstalls surge in U.S. as users question government involvement
TikTok is seeing a sharp spike in U.S. users deleting the app just days after the company unveiled a new ownership structure meant to keep the platform operating in the country. According to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the daily average of TikTok uninstalls in the U.S. has jumped nearly 150 per cent over the […]
White House confirms altered image of Minnesota protester shared as meme
The White House acknowledged Thursday that it altered and shared an image of a Minnesota protester to make her appear as if she were crying. A senior White House official confirmed to NBC News that the image, posted on social media, had been modified. The original photograph was shared earlier by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi […]
U.S. lawmakers push to pause AI data center expansion
State lawmakers across the U.S. are moving to hit pause on the rapid expansion of data centers, as energy demand, water use, and rising utility bills turn the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence into a political flashpoint. Georgia is a major part of the fight. In the state, a newly introduced bill could become the first […]
