Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged Pakistani links to the wife of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, prompting a cabinet discussion on national security implications. Gogoi denied the accusations, calling them politically motivated. The situation involves allegations of past professional connections with ISI-linked individuals and questions surrounding Gogoi’s parliamentary queries on sensitive defense topics.
Results for: National Security
The BJP accused Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s wife of having links with Pakistan’s ISI, citing her past work. Gogoi rebutted the claims, calling them a political ploy, while Assam’s CM raised concerns about foreign influence. The issue is raising significant national security questions.
A Chinese spy balloon shot down over the US in 2023 contained American technology, possibly enabling it to spy on Americans. The balloon, which flew over sensitive military sites, carried advanced surveillance equipment and tech from at least five US companies. China claims it was a weather balloon.
Google recently dropped its pledge against using AI in weapons or surveillance, following a trend among big tech companies moving closer to military AI applications. This decision raises concerns about the human cost of military AI and the need for responsible development of AI technology. The move is partially driven by geopolitical tension and global competition in AI development.
The world’s fastest supercomputer, El Capitan, has launched. Built for $600 million, it will handle US national security, focusing on nuclear stockpile safety. It achieves 1.742 exaFLOPS, surpassing all others.
TikTok allows US Android users to download its app directly from its website, bypassing app store restrictions. This move follows a US law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban over national security concerns. The app has approximately 170 million American users.
Concerns over data security and potential Chinese government access have led to a global ban on the Chinese AI chatbot, DeepSeek, from government devices in several countries, including Italy, Taiwan, Australia, and South Korea. The US is also considering similar legislation. The controversy highlights the tensions surrounding AI development and data privacy.
UK authorities have ordered Apple to create a “backdoor” for accessing user data stored in the cloud. Apple is considering stopping encrypted storage in the UK instead of compromising user security globally. This raises major concerns about user privacy and sets a concerning precedent.
US lawmakers introduced a bill to ban the Chinese AI program DeepSeek from government devices due to data security concerns and potential national security threats. A cybersecurity firm’s report revealed hidden code transmitting data to China Mobile. Other countries, including South Korea and Australia, have also taken action against DeepSeek.
DeepSeek’s AI app, popular globally, faces scrutiny over security and data privacy. Several countries, including Italy, Australia, and Taiwan, banned government use, citing security concerns. The US also considers a potential ban, highlighting growing global apprehension about this Chinese-developed app.