China Cracks Down on Data Breaches and Unveils Facial Recognition Regulations

In an unprecedented move, China has taken decisive action against personal data breaches, closing a staggering number of cases while also unveiling draft laws to regulate facial recognition technology. Over the past three years, Chinese law enforcement has effectively shut down 36,000 instances of personal data violations, leading to the detention of 64,000 suspects, as…

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U.S. Investment Restrictions in Chinese Tech Sectors

The U.S. has taken a drastic step in an attempt to control China’s technological dominance by releasing an executive order that restricts U.S. investment in several Chinese sectors. Rather humorously, the directive maintains a cryptic tone by alluding to ‘countries of concern’ only to reveal China as the sole focus at the end. This move…

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US Chip Production Boost Amid Security and Funding Dilemmas

The Biden Administration’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan harbors a significant investment in US chip production, aiming to boost national security by lessening dependence on foreign countries. The US only generated 12% of the world’s chips last year, creating dependency on international manufacturers, mainly in Asia. For instance, Taiwan contributes to 22% of the global chip…

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