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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned all new foreign-made drone models from distribution in the US, citing national security concerns. The agency claims that foreign drones pose an unacceptable risk to the country's national security.
Enterprise software company ServiceNow agreed to acquire nine-year-old cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash. The deal is a massive valuation jump for the company, which had raised $435 million pre-IPO just last month. Let's dive deeper…
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Tech Regulation
Summary: The Trump administration's FCC has banned new foreign-made drone models due to national security concerns. Foreign drones may be used by criminals, hostile actors, and terrorists to present new threats to the homeland. DJI, a popular Chinese drone brand, disapproved of the decision.
Key Points:
New foreign-made drone models are no longer allowed for distribution in the US
The ban aims to protect national security from potential threats
DJI, a leading Chinese drone manufacturer, is affected by the decision
Why it matters: The ban highlights concerns about the potential risks posed by foreign drones and the importance of securing the US drone supply chain.
M&a
Summary: ServiceNow acquires Armis for $7.75 billion, expanding its cybersecurity offerings. Armis provides security software for critical infrastructure to Fortune 500 companies and governments. The deal is a massive valuation jump for the company, which had raised $435 million pre-IPO just last month.
Key Points:
ServiceNow acquires nine-year-old cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75 billion in cash.
Armis provides security software for critical infrastructure to Fortune 500 companies and governments.
The deal is a massive valuation jump for the company, which had raised $435 million pre-IPO just last month.
Armis has reached $340 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), with year-over-year growth exceeding 50%
Why it matters: The acquisition expands ServiceNow's cybersecurity offerings and highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity in the tech industry.
Robotaxi Technology
Summary: Zoox has issued a software recall for its autonomous vehicles after identifying instances where the cars made maneuvers that didn't meet safety standards. The company says it's taken steps to address the issue and is submitting a voluntary software recall as a precautionary measure.
Key Points:
The recall affects 332 Zoox vehicles operating on public roads between March 13 and December 18.
Zoox identified 62 instances of lane crossings near intersections between August 26 and December 5, which led to the recall.
The company has updated its software twice since August 26 to address the issue and is working with NHTSA to ensure the safety of its vehicles.
Why it matters: The recall highlights the importance of ensuring autonomous vehicle systems meet safety standards and the need for transparency in reporting issues.
Copyright Infringement
Summary: A group of writers is suing Anthropic and other AI companies for training models on pirated copies of their books. This is the second time authors have sued over copyright infringement. The lawsuit argues that the proposed settlement from a previous suit doesn't hold AI companies accountable for using stolen books to train their models.
Key Points:
The lawsuit accuses AI companies of training models on pirated copies of authors' books.
A previous lawsuit ruled it was legal for AI companies to train on pirated copies, but not to pirate the books in the first place.
The new lawsuit argues that the proposed settlement doesn't hold AI companies accountable for using stolen books.
Why it matters: This lawsuit highlights the ongoing issue of copyright infringement in the AI industry and the need for accountability from AI companies.
Crypto Crime
Summary: Cybercriminals stole $2.7 billion in crypto, with North Korean hackers responsible for most of it. The largest hack was at Bybit, which lost $1.4 billion. Other significant hacks included Cetus ($223 million) and Balancer ($128 million).
Key Points:
North Korean government hackers were accused of stealing around $1.4 billion from Bybit.
Other notable hacks include the theft of $223 million from Cetus and $128 million from Balancer.
The total amount stolen in crypto hacks reached a record high of $2.7 billion.
Why it matters: This highlights the growing threat of crypto hacking, with North Korean hackers being responsible for most of it. This poses significant risks to individuals and organizations involved in the cryptocurrency market.
Technical
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Key Points:
Amazon gift cards start at $25 and can be used toward purchases across various departments.
Best Buy gift cards are perfect for tech enthusiasts and offer a wide range of gadget options.
Gift cards from Walmart and Target provide a versatile gift option for anyone.
Why it matters: With these curated gift ideas, you'll find something for everyone on your list.
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Aflac, a US insurance giant, has confirmed that a data breach affected approximately 22.65 million customers. The stolen information includes customer names, dates of birth, home addresses, government-issued ID numbers, driver's license numbers, and Social Security numbers, as well as medical and health insurance information. The company has notified the affected individuals.
Drafted is an AI-driven software that generates residential floor plans in minutes. The company was founded by Nick Donahue, who previously started Atmos, a company that aimed to streamline the custom home design process. However, after Atmos shut down due to rising interest rates, Donahue regrouped and launched Drafted, which focuses on customization at template prices.
Marissa Mayer, the former CEO of Yahoo, has shut down her previous startup Sunshine to launch Dazzle AI, a new company focused on building the next generation of AI personal assistants. The new startup has raised an $8 million seed round at a $35 million valuation and is poised for success with Forerunner's Kirsten Green as its lead investor.
Watch lists, as well-intended as they were, are broken. Here's how streaming services and smart TV platforms could fix them: Instead of keeping all watch-list data in a silo, these services should enable consumers to opt into sharing it between services.
Amazon is expanding its AI-powered digital assistant Alexa+ with new capabilities. The company announced on Thursday that it's adding four new integrations to the service that will allow the assistant to work with Angi, Expedia, Square, and Yelp starting in 2026.
Lemon Slice, a digital avatar generation company, has introduced a new diffusion model that can create human-like avatars from a single image. The company is making the model available through an API and an embeddable widget that companies can integrate into their sites with a single line of code.
La Poste, France's national postal and banking services company, was knocked offline by a suspected DDoS attack on Monday. The attack disrupted all of the company's information systems, making its online mail and banking services, website, and mobile app temporarily unavailable.
A network of about a hundred banks of high-resolution roadside cameras in Uzbekistan continuously scan vehicles' license plates and their occupants, looking for potential traffic violations. The system was left exposed to the internet without a password, allowing anyone access to its data.
The new Netflix series, Last Samurai Standing, takes a different approach to the battle royale genre by incorporating kinetic action. The show's action planner, Junichi Okada, talks about how he brought his martial arts background and pop star experience to create high-octane action scenes.
Anna's Archive, a pirate activist group, has scraped the entire Spotify music library, releasing metadata and planning to release actual files. The collection contains nearly all of Spotify's tracks, with metadata for an estimated 99.9% of them.
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