Title: How the Biden Administration Is (Not Really) Handling Disinformation Introduction In the era of rampant disinformation spreading like wildfire on social media platforms, the responsibility to combat this phenomenon falls largely on political leaders. With Joe Biden assuming the presidency in the United States, expectations were high for the incoming administration to tackle disinformation… Continue reading How the Biden Administration Is (Not Really) Handling Disinformation
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Reversing Trump, Biden Keeps Space Command HQ in Colorado After Heated Feud
In a move that stands in stark contrast to the stance held by his predecessor, President Joe Biden has announced that the United States Space Command will keep its headquarters in Colorado. The decision comes after a year-long battle between the Trump administration and the state of Colorado over the decision to relocate the headquarters… Continue reading Reversing Trump, Biden Keeps Space Command HQ in Colorado After Heated Feud
Biden Wants to Create a Press Briefing Room for Influencers
For months, President Joe Biden and his administration have expressed their commitment to improving communication between the White House and the public. Now, they’re taking steps to create a press briefing room that would include social media influencers and personalities. Earlier this week, Communications Director Kate Bedingfield held an in-person meeting with a selective group… Continue reading Biden Wants to Create a Press Briefing Room for Influencers
President Biden delivers remarks on “risks of artificial intelligence”
In his first major address on artificial intelligence (AI) as President of the United States, Joe Biden declared that AI must be leveraged to account for human safety and security on a global scale. Speaking at the White House on Friday, President Biden said AI provides humanity with a rare window of opportunity to reflect… Continue reading President Biden delivers remarks on “risks of artificial intelligence”
President Joe Biden says US can’t buy spyware that other countries have used against it
In a recent executive order, President Joe Biden has taken a stand against the purchase and use of certain types of spyware that have been employed by governments around the world to monitor and surveil their own populations. The US President’s new rule, “Prohibiting the Purchase and Use of Certain Spyware Technology”, was issued on… Continue reading President Joe Biden says US can’t buy spyware that other countries have used against it
Biden executive order bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware
On Friday, January 22nd, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that effectively bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware. This ban includes funds that would be used to purchase and develop associated technologies. The order is meant to protect against foreign adversaries using the tools to target US citizens. The executive order is split… Continue reading Biden executive order bans federal agencies from using commercial spyware
Biden administration wants to hold companies liable for bad cybersecurity
In recent weeks, the Biden administration has made it clear: companies need to take cybersecurity seriously. The White House has released a statement saying that the government intends to hold companies accountable for bad cybersecurity, with consequences for those who do not put appropriate measures in place to protect their data. The threat landscape is… Continue reading Biden administration wants to hold companies liable for bad cybersecurity
Biden Says ‘Nothing Suggests’ the ‘Balloons’ Were From China
In an unusual election-year matter, President Joe Biden has been asked to clarify his and his administration’s position on the “mysterious balloon-like objects” spotted in the United States, particularly in Colorado and South Dakota. A spokesperson for the Biden administration has recently made a statement saying, “Nothing at this point suggests the balloons are of… Continue reading Biden Says ‘Nothing Suggests’ the ‘Balloons’ Were From China
Biden Signs Tiger King Bill Into Law
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden officially signed the Tiger King Bill into law. This bipartisan bill, which is intended to regulate the way roadside zoos in the United States are operated, is one of his first official actions as president. The Tiger King Bill was crafted to prevent animal abuse and mistreatment occurring in unregulated… Continue reading Biden Signs Tiger King Bill Into Law