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Meta identifies networks pushing deceptive content likely generated by AI

Meta (META.O) said on Wednesday it had found "likely AI-generated" content used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, including comments praising Israel's handling of the war in Gaza published below posts from global news organizations and U.S. lawmakers. The social media company, in a quarterly security report, said the accounts posed as Jewish students, African Americans and other concerned citizens, targeting audiences in the United States and Canada. It attributed the campaign to Tel Aviv-based political marketing firm STOIC. While Meta has found basic profile photos generated by artificial intelligence in influence operations since 2019, the report is the first to disclose the use of text-based generative AI technology since it emerged in late 2022. Researchers have fretted that generative AI, which can quickly and cheaply produce human-like text, imagery and audio, could lead to more effective disinformation campaigns and sway elections. In a press call, Meta security executives said they removed the Israeli campaign early and did not think novel AI technologies had impeded their ability to disrupt influence networks, which are coordinated attempts to push messages.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has canceled plans to introduce new rules designed to limit the ability of US data brokers to sell sensitive information about Americans, including financial data, credit history, and Social Security numbers.

The CFPB proposed the new rule in early December under former director Rohit Chopra, who said the changes were necessary to combat commercial surveillance practices that “threaten our personal safety and undermine America’s national security.”

The agency quietly withdrew the proposal on Tuesday morning, publishing a notice in the Federal Register declaring the rule no longer “necessary or appropriate.”

The CFPB received more than 600 comments from the public this year concerning the proposal, titled Protecting Americans from Harmful Data Broker Practices. The rule was crafted to ensure that data brokers obtain Americans’ consent before selling or sharing sensitive personal information, including financial data such as income. US credit agencies are already required to abide by such regulations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, one of the nation’s oldest privacy laws.

In its notice, the CFPB’s acting director, Russell Vought, wrote that he was withdrawing the proposal “in light of updates to Bureau policies,” and that it did not align with the agency’s “current interpretation of the FCRA,” which he added the CFPB is “in the process of revising.”

The CFPB did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Data brokers operate within a multibillion-dollar industry built on the collection and sale of detailed personal information—often without individuals’ knowledge or consent. These companies create extensive profiles on nearly every American, including highly sensitive data such as precise location history, political affiliations, and religious beliefs. This information is frequently resold for purposes ranging from marketing to law enforcement surveillance.

Many people are unaware that data brokers even exist, let alone that their personal information is being traded. In January, the Texas Attorney General’s Office, led by attorney general Ken Paxton, accused Arity—a data broker owned by Allstate—of unlawfully collecting, using, and selling driving data from over 45 million Americans to insurance companies without their consent.

The harms from data brokers can be severe–even violent. The Safety Net Project, part of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, warns that people-search websites, which compile information from data brokers, can serve as tools for abusers to track down information about their victims.

Last year, Gravy Analytics—which processes billions of location signals daily—suffered a data breach that may have exposed the movements of millions of individuals, including politicians and military personnel.

“Russell Vought is undoing years of painstaking, bipartisan work in order to prop up data brokers’ predatory, and profitable, surveillance of Americans,” says Sean Vitka, executive director of Demand Progress, a nonprofit that supported the rule. Added Vitka: “By withdrawing the CFPB’s data broker rulemaking, the Trump administration is ensuring that Americans will continue to be bombarded by scam texts, calls and emails, and that military members and their families can be targeted by spies and blackmailers.”

Vought, who also serves as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, received a letter on Monday from the Financial Technology Association (FTA) calling for the rule to be withdrawn, claiming the rules exceed the agency’s statutory mandate and would be “harmful to financial institutions’ efforts to detect and prevent fraud.” The FTA is a US-based trade organization that represents the interests of banks, lenders, payment platforms, and their executives.

Privacy advocates have long pressed regulators to use the Fair Credit Reporting Act to crack down on the data broker industry. Common Defense, a veteran-led nonprofit, urged the CFPB to take action in November, blaming data brokers for recklessly exposing sensitive information about US service members that placed them at “substantial risk” of being blackmailed, scammed, or targeted by hostile foreign actors.

A 2023 study cited by the group—funded by the US Military Academy at West Point—concluded that the current data broker ecosystem is a threat to US national security, permitting the sale of sensitive personal data that can be used not only to identify service members and “other politically sensitive targets,” but also to offer details about medical conditions, financial problems, and political and religious beliefs. “Foreign and malign actors with access to these datasets could uncover information about high-level targets, such as military service members, that could be used for coercion, reputational damage, and blackmail,” the authors report.

Common Defense political director Naveed Shah, an Iraq War veteran, condemned the move to spike the proposed changes, accusing Vought of putting the profits of data brokers before the safety of millions of service members. "For the sake of military families and our national security, the administration must reverse course and ensure that these critical privacy protections are enacted," Shah says.

Investigations by WIRED have shown that data brokers have collected and made cheaply available information that can be used to reliably track the locations of American military and intelligence personnel overseas, including in and around sensitive installations where US nuclear weapons are reportedly stored.

WIRED reported in February that US data brokers were using Google's ad-tech tools to sell access to information about devices linked to military service members and national security decisionmakers, as well as federal contractors that manufacture and export classified defense-related technologies. Experts say it proves trivial for foreign adversaries to de-anonymize the data.

"Data brokers inflict severe harm on individuals by degrading privacy, threatening national security, enabling scams and fraud, endangering public officials and survivors of domestic violence, and putting immigrant populations at risk,” says Caroline Kraczon, law fellow at the Electronic Privacy Information Center focused on consumer protection.

“The CFPB had a critical opportunity to address these harms by clarifying that data brokers must follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act,” adds Kraczon. “This withdrawal is deeply disappointing and another attack in the administration’s war against consumers on behalf of corporate interests."

Last month, more than 1,400 CFPB employees had their positions at the agency terminated, leaving the agency with a staff of around 300 people. Elon Musk, whose so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has spearheaded the White House's efforts to radically restructure the federal government by slashing the size of its workforce, last November called on President Donald Trump to “delete” the CFPB, whose job includes shielding Americans from predatory lending practices.

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The article under the cut

Allies of Elon Musk stationed within the Education Department are considering replacing some contract workers who interact with millions of students and parents annually with an artificial intelligence chat bot, according to internal department documents and communications.

The proposal is part of President Trump’s broader effort to shrink the federal work force, and would mark a major change in how the agency interacts with the public. The Education Department’s biggest job is managing billions of dollars in student aid, and it routinely fields complex questions from borrowers.

The department currently uses both call centers and a rudimentary A.I. bot to answer questions. The proposal would introduce generative A.I., a more sophisticated version of artificial intelligence that could replace many of those human agents.

The call centers employ 1,600 people who field over 15,000 questions per day from student borrowers.

The vision could be a model for other federal agencies, in which human beings are replaced by technology, and behemoth contracts with outside companies are shed or reduced in favor of more automated solutions. In some cases, that technology was developed by players from the private sector who are now working inside or with the Trump administration.

Mr. Musk has significant interest in A.I. He founded a generative A.I. company, and is also seeking to gain control of OpenAI, one of the biggest players in the industry. At other agencies, workers from the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Mr. Musk, have told federal employees that A.I. would be a significant part of the administration’s cost-cutting plans.

A year after the Education Department oversaw a disastrous rollout of a new federal student aid application, longtime department officials say they are open to the idea of seeking greater efficiencies, as have leaders in other federal agencies. Many are partnering with the efficiency initiative.

But Department of Education staff have also found that a 38 percent reduction in funding for call center operations could contribute to a “severe degradation” in services for “students, borrowers and schools,” according to one internal document obtained by The Times.

The Musk associates working inside the Education Department include former executives from education technology and venture capital firms. Over the past several years, those industries have invested heavily in creating A.I. education tools and marketing them to schools, educators and students.

The Musk team at the department has focused, in part, on a help line that is currently operated on a contract basis by Accenture, a consulting firm, according to the documents reviewed by The Times. The call center assists students who have questions about applying for federal Pell grants and other forms of tuition aid, or about loan repayment.

The contract that includes this work has sent more than $700 million to Accenture since 2019, but is set to expire next week.

“The department is open to using tools and systems that would enhance the customer service, security and transparency of data for students and parents,” said Madi Biedermann, the department’s deputy assistant secretary for communications. “We are evaluating all contracts to assess effectiveness relative to costs.”

Accenture did not respond to interview requests. A September report from the Education Department describes 1,625 agents answering 462,000 calls in one month. The agents also handled 118,000 typed chats.

In addition to the call line, Accenture provides a broad range of other services to the student aid system. One of those is Aidan, a more rudimentary virtual assistant that answers basic questions about student aid. It was launched in 2019, during Mr. Trump’s first term.

Accenture reported in 2021 that Aidan fielded 2.2 million messages in one year. But its capabilities fall far short of what Mr. Musk’s associates envision building using generative A.I., according to the internal documents.

Both Mr. Trump and former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. directed federal agencies to look for opportunities to use A.I. to better serve the public.

The proposal to revamp the communication system follows a meltdown in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, last year under Mr. Biden. As FAFSA problems caused mass confusion for students applying for financial aid, several major contractors, including Accenture, were criticized for breakdowns in the infrastructure available to students and parents seeking answers and help.

From January through May last year, roughly three-quarters of the 5.4 million calls to the department’s help lines went unanswered, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.

More than 500 workers have since been added to the call centers, and wait times were significantly reduced, according to the September Department of Education report.

But transitioning into using generative A.I. for student aid help, as a replacement for some or all human call center workers, is likely to raise questions around privacy, accuracy and equal access to devices, according to technology experts.

Generative A.I. systems still sometimes share information that is false.

Given how quickly A.I. capabilities are advancing, those challenges are potentially surmountable, but should be approached methodically, without rushing, said John Bailey, a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former director of educational technology at the Education Department under President George W. Bush.

Mr. Bailey has since become an expert on the uses of A.I. in education.

“Any big modernization effort needs to be rolled out slowly for testing, to see what works and doesn’t work,” he said, pointing to the botched introduction of the new FAFSA form as a cautionary tale.

“We still have kids not in college because of that,” he said.

In recent weeks, the Education Department has absorbed a number of DOGE workers, according to two people familiar with the process, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the department’s security procedures and feared for their jobs.

One of the people involved in the DOGE efforts at the Education Department is Brooks Morgan, who until recently was the chief executive of Podium Education, an Austin-based start-up, and has also worked for a venture capital firm focused on education technology, according to the two people.

Another new staffer working at the agency is Alexandra Beynon, the former head of engineering at Mindbloom, a company that sells ketamine, according to those sources and an internal document.

And a third is Adam Ramada, who formerly worked at a Miami venture capital firm, Spring Tide Capital, which invests in health technology, according to an affidavit in a lawsuit filed against the Department of Government Efficiency.

None of those staffers responded to interview requests.

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Welcome to The Simblr Office Directory

This blog is an archive of the submissions for the office-centric OC prompt posted by the light of Simblr, @kashisun.

Here you can browse all the amazing creations submitted by your fellow simblrs. Feel free to scroll to your delight or click one of the links under the cut to see who's on roster under (or over) a particular bureau or delegation.

Want to be added to the directory or confirm that you've been queued? Just include a link to your post in an ask off anon and it will be queued within 48 hours. Until we get through the backlog and can queue at a more leisurely pace, all ask submissions will receive a confirmation. You can always mention us, but we won't be able to provided confirmation for that method.

Leaving the company? If you'd like your post removed, just include a link to the post in an ask off anon and it will be removed. Sideblogs may require additional verification. Please allow, at most, 48 hours for the request to be honored. Removal requests will not be confirmed, only acted upon.

Every company's hierarchy is a little different. Designations for this directory are based on some of the companies I've worked for, but especially on the multi-media marketing company I work for now.

Bureaus and Their Delegations

Delegations with an * currently have low or no headcount (posted and queued). Excludes leadership.

Bureau of Client Engagement

Leadership

Billing*

Escalations*

Product Support*

Quality Assurance*

Sales*

Bureau of Compliance (Bureau-specific Internal Affairs and Auditing)

Leadership

Client Engagement*

Facilities*

Finance*

Human Resources*

Information and Technology*

Legal (General)

Legal (Leadership)

Marketing*

Bureau of Facilities

Leadership

Catering*

Environmental (Janitorial, HVAC, and Plumbing)*

Mechanical (Electrical, Elevators, Equipment Maintenance)*

Premise* (Grounds Maintenance and Real Estate)

Purchasing* (From pushpins to pallet jacks)

Security

Warehousing* (Shipping, Receiving, Mail room, and Inventory)

Bureau of Finance

Leadership

Accounting

Asset Management*

Investments*

Travel and Accommodations*

Vendor Relations*

Bureau of Human Resources

Leadership

Career Development (Internships and Internal Role Transitions)

Dependent Care*

Employee Activities Committee (Members are volunteers)

Employee Benefits*

Floating Delegates (Administration) (For profiles that list a nondescript secretary/admin/receptionist/assistant role)

Floating Delegates (General) (For profiles that do not list a position)

Floating Delegates (Leadership) (For profiles that list a nondescript managerial role)

Health Services*

Payroll*

Recruiting*

Training*

Union Relations*

Bureau of Information & Technology

Leadership

Data Security*

Infrastructure*

Public Relations

Research and Development*

Systems and Devices*

Telecommunications*

Bureau of Marketing

Leadership

Copy

Design

Planning and Implementation*

Board of Directors

Chief Officers

CEO - Chief Executive Officer/President

COO - Chief Operations Officer/Vice President

CCO - Chief Compliance Officer/Vice President

CFO - Chief Finance Officer/Vice President

CITO - Chief Information and Technology Officer/Vice President

CMO - Chief Marketing Officer/Vice President

Executive Administration* (Admins that report to chief officers)

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Global makers of surveillance gear have clashed with Indian regulators in recent weeks over contentious new security rules that require manufacturers of CCTV cameras to submit hardware, software and source code for assessment in government labs, official documents and company emails show.

The security-testing policy has sparked industry warnings of supply disruptions and added to a string of disputes between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration and foreign companies over regulatory issues and what some perceive as protectionism.

New Delhi's approach is driven in part by its alarm about China's sophisticated surveillance capabilities, according to a top Indian official involved in the policymaking. In 2021, Modi's then-junior IT minister told parliament that 1 million cameras in government institutions were from Chinese companies and there were vulnerabilities with video data transferred to servers abroad.

Under the new requirements applicable from April, manufacturers such as China's Hikvision, Xiaomi and Dahua, South Korea's Hanwha, and Motorola Solutions of the U.S. must submit cameras for testing by Indian government labs before they can sell them in the world's most populous nation. The policy applies to all internet-connected CCTV models made or imported since April 9.

"There's always an espionage risk," Gulshan Rai, India's cybersecurity chief from 2015 to 2019, told Reuters. "Anyone can operate and control internet-connected CCTV cameras sitting in an adverse location. They need to be robust and secure."

Indian officials met on April 3 with executives of 17 foreign and domestic makers of surveillance gear, including Hanwha, Motorola, Bosch, Honeywell and Xiaomi, where many of the manufacturers said they weren't ready to meet the certification rules and lobbied unsuccessfully for a delay, according to the official minutes.

In rejecting the request, the government said India's policy "addresses a genuine security issue" and must be enforced, the minutes show.

India said in December the CCTV rules, which do not single out any country by name, aimed to "enhance the quality and cybersecurity of surveillance systems in the country."

This report is based on a Reuters review of dozens of documents, including records of meetings and emails between manufacturers and Indian IT ministry officials, and interviews with six people familiar with India's drive to scrutinize the technology. The interactions haven't been previously reported.

Insufficient testing capacity, drawn-out factory inspections and government scrutiny of sensitive source code were among key issues camera makers said had delayed approvals and risked disrupting unspecified infrastructure and commercial projects.

"Millions of dollars will be lost from the industry, sending tremors through the market," Ajay Dubey, Hanwha's director for South Asia, told India's IT ministry in an email on April 9.

The IT ministry and most of the companies identified by Reuters didn't respond to requests for comment about the discussions and the impact of the testing policy. The ministry told the executives on April 3 that it may consider accrediting more testing labs.

Millions of CCTV cameras have been installed across Indian cities, offices and residential complexes in recent years to enhance security monitoring. New Delhi has more than 250,000 cameras, according to official data, mostly mounted on poles in key locations.

The rapid take-up is set to bolster India's surveillance camera market to $7 billion by 2030, from $3.5 billion last year, Counterpoint Research analyst Varun Gupta told Reuters.

China's Hikvision and Dahua account for 30% of the market, while India's CP Plus has a 48% share, Gupta said, adding that some 80% of all CCTV components are from China.

Hanwha, Motorola Solutions and Britain's Norden Communication told officials by email in April that just a fraction of the industry's 6,000 camera models had approvals under the new rules.

CHINA CONCERN

The U.S. in 2022 banned sales of Hikvision and Dahua equipment, citing national security risks. Britain and Australia have also restricted China-made devices.

Likewise, with CCTV cameras, India "has to ensure there are checks on what is used in these devices, what chips are going in," the senior Indian official told Reuters. "China is part of the concern."

China's state security laws require organizations to cooperate with intelligence work.

Reuters reported this month that unexplained communications equipment had been found in some Chinese solar power inverters by U.S. experts who examined the products.

Since 2020, when Indian and Chinese forces clashed at their border, India has banned dozens of Chinese-owned apps, including TikTok, on national security grounds. India also tightened foreign investment rules for countries with which it shares a land border.

The remote detonation of pagers in Lebanon last year, which Reuters reported was executed by Israeli operatives targeting Hezbollah, further galvanized Indian concerns about the potential abuse of tech devices and the need to quickly enforce testing of CCTV equipment, the senior Indian official said.

The camera-testing rules don't contain a clause about land borders.

But last month, China's Xiaomi said that when it applied for testing of CCTV devices, Indian officials told the company the assessment couldn't proceed because "internal guidelines" required Xiaomi to supply more registration details of two of its China-based contract manufacturers.

"The testing lab indicated that this requirement applies to applications originating from countries that share a land border with India," the company wrote in an April 24 email to the Indian agency that oversees lab testing.

Xiaomi didn't respond to Reuters queries, and the IT ministry didn't address questions about the company's account.

China's foreign ministry told Reuters it opposes the "generalization of the concept of national security to smear and suppress Chinese companies," and hoped India would provide a non-discriminatory environment for Chinese firms.

LAB TESTING, FACTORY VISITS

While CCTV equipment supplied to India's government has had to undergo testing since June 2024, the widening of the rules to all devices has raised the stakes.

The public sector accounts for 27% of CCTV demand in India, and enterprise clients, industry, hospitality firms and homes the remaining 73%, according to Counterpoint.

The rules require CCTV cameras to have tamper-proof enclosures, strong malware detection and encryption.

Companies need to run software tools to test source code and provide reports to government labs, two camera industry executives said.

The rules allow labs to ask for source code if companies are using proprietary communication protocols in devices, rather than standard ones like Wi-Fi. They also enable Indian officials to visit device makers abroad and inspect facilities for cyber vulnerabilities.

The Indian unit of China's Infinova told IT ministry officials last month the requirements were creating challenges.

"Expectations such as source code sharing, retesting post firmware upgrades, and multiple factory audits significantly impact internal timelines," Infinova sales executive Sumeet Chanana said in an email on April 10. Infinova didn't respond to Reuters questions.

The same day, Sanjeev Gulati, India director for Taiwan-based Vivotek, warned Indian officials that "All ongoing projects will go on halt." He told Reuters this month that Vivotek had submitted product applications and hoped "to get clearance soon."

The body that examines surveillance gear is India's Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate, which comes under the IT ministry. The agency has 15 labs that can review 28 applications concurrently, according to data on its website that was removed after Reuters sent questions. Each application can include up to 10 models.

As of May 28, 342 applications for hundreds of models from various manufacturers were pending, official data showed. Of those, 237 were classified as new, with 142 lodged since the April 9 deadline.

Testing had been completed on 35 of those applications, including just one from a foreign company.

India's CP Plus told Reuters it had received clearance for its flagship cameras but several more models were awaiting certification.

Bosch said it too had submitted devices for testing, but asked that Indian authorities "allow business continuity" for those products until the process is completed.

When Reuters visited New Delhi's bustling Nehru Place electronics market last week, shelves were stacked with popular CCTV cameras from Hikvision, Dahua and CP Plus.

But Sagar Sharma said revenue at his CCTV retail shop had plunged about 50% this month from April because of the slow pace of government approvals for security cameras.

"It is not possible right now to cater to big orders," he said. "We have to survive with the stock we have."

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Trump administration directs spy satellite agencies to surveil US-Mexico border (Reuters)

Reuters could not determine whether the effort, which has not been previously reported, would gather imagery of U.S. territory. While laws generally restrict U.S. spy agencies from surveilling citizens and other legal residents, they allow immigration authorities to conduct physical searches "within a reasonable distance from any external boundary of the United States." Regulations have defined this as 100 air miles from the border, opens new tab– an area including cities such as San Diego and El Paso. "If they follow the law, these agencies should only collect on the other side of the border in foreign territory," said Paul Rosenzweig, a lawyer who specializes in national security and privacy law. "But how they implement that, and if they do, are legitimate oversight questions."

There's no world where the "digital wall" they are trying to build (see below) doesn't hasten the conjoining of the NROs spy satellite outputs and the booming market of domestically-operating private surveillance technology firms, many of which are building out border surveillance networks.

Multiple defense contractors - new and legacy ones alike - are in talks with various government agencies to aid the border-security work, building on existing deals they have, said the two sources aware of the initiative. A “digital wall” to augment the border’s physical one would be the goal, said one of the sources. For instance, data analytics provider Palantir (PLTR.O), opens new tab powers the so-called Maven Smart System for the Pentagon, via contracts it won last year valued at about $580 million. Maven pulls together data and uses AI to speed up target identification for intelligence analysts. Palantir has long worked with the Department of Homeland Security as well. Anduril, a defense tech startup, designs sensor towers and related software. Last fall, the company announced it had deployed 300 autonomous versions of these towers for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, detecting and tracking objects of interest through radar and other technology. In recent months, Palantir, Anduril, Elon Musk's SpaceX and other newer contractors have discussed a consortium to jointly bid for U.S. defense deals and outcompete the Beltway's legacy players, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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NEUROTECHNOLOGY: CALL IT MIND CONTROL

BRETT MICHAEL VATCHER

The United States is currently testing advanced military-grade weapons and quantum computer systems on the unexpected global population. Targeted Individuals are tortured and tormented every day of their lives through DARPA’s Next-Generation Nonsurgical Neurotechnology (N3) Program utilizing CIA agents – acting as Artificial Intelligence [AI]. In the future, the system will be marketed as deviceless “Spatial Technology.” 

IT’S SPATIAL: IT’S ALL IN MY HEAD.

Neurotechnology is a brain-computer interface [BCI] connecting to the central nervous system. Call it Mind Control. 

If one can control the mind, they can control the body.

MIND CONTROL:  Mind reading, mind and body control, 24/7 tracking, brainwashing, dream manipulation, spatial holograms as well as physical assaults and verbal harassment produced by CIA agents. This is accomplished by combining data sets from 5G towers and directed energy weapon satellites [DEW]. The system connects to the central nervous system – including the brain – and operates without a device. Invisible physical assaults are constant. Even if well documented are challenging to prove. The system can cause sensations anywhere on the body.

DOMAIN: Every human has a domain attached to their mind. This is where the agents broadcast their transmissions and control the victim. ​All living things have a domain. Plants, insects, animals and humans. Domains have infinite capabilities. The entire global population is replicated within human domains – in vertical cubicle formation. These replicants, as the agents call them, are tortured constantly. The replicants watch everything you do from your perception. This is the New World Order plan. The subdomain advent calendar is located behind the perception. Everything a person sees, hears and thinks is recorded utilizing a BCI. All memories from 2019-present can be viewed like a film. Domains are recorded, as well.

“EVERYTHING YOU DO, SAY AND THINK CAN – AND WILL – BE USED AGAINST YOU FOR ETERNITY. THIS IS THE NEW WORLD ORDER. PLEASE HOLD WHILE WE COLLECT YOUR THOUGHTS.” –New World Order

BRAINWASHING: Brainwashing the victim leads to behavioral modifications and mood control. The agents create “programs” that can be turned on or off at any time. Subliminal messages come in the form of faint visions flashing in the front of one’s mind. Victim’s vision becomes increasingly grainier over time – and depending on active sequencers.

The agents create intricate dream sequences to affect the victim’s subconscious. Dream sequences combine people, places and things that are familiar with the victim. They can be extremely lucid.

VOICE-TO-SKULL: DARPA started a program called LifeLog in 2003. They refer to it as the V2K era. It’s when they began recording transcripts of all of our thoughts. Mind-reading. This technology is also known as Microwave Hearing, Synthetic Telepathy, Voice-of-God weapon and is utilized for traceless mental torture. Agents constantly disrupt, censor and redirect the victim’s freedom of thought. Victim’s get wrongly labeled as mentally-ill [schizophrenia] when reporting on this. V2K is also used for deception and impersonation of voices.

News reports in the media describedLifeLog as the “diary to end all diaries — a multimedia, digital record of everywhere you go and everything you see, hear, read, say and touch”. –USA TODAY

NO PRIVACY: The system completely disregards fundamental human rights such as: privacy, mental and physical health, safety, data security, family security, financial security, etc. Freedom of thought – or cognitive liberty – is a God-given right. The technology was deployed without implementation of new laws and there is little to no oversight, as the CIA has full control of the system.

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A Powerful Day for Business: Clarity, Intuition, and Transformation (April 25, 2024)

Today brings a potent astrological alignment with key planetary transits influencing our decision-making, intuition, and drive in the business world. Understanding these cosmic influences can empower you to make strategic choices and propel your business forward. Let’s delve deeper into each transit and explore how you can leverage their energy for financial success.

Mercury Stations Direct in Aries

After a potentially confusing period with Mercury retrograde, the fog finally clears as the communication planet moves forward in fiery Aries on April 25th. This shift marks a prime time to relaunch marketing campaigns that were put on hold during the retrograde. With clear thinking and renewed focus, you can effectively communicate your brand message and re-engage your audience. This is also an excellent time to clarify financial reports and address any lingering uncertainties. With a firm grasp on your financial standing, you can make informed investment decisions. Additionally, Aries’ boldness can spark innovative investment strategies. Don’t be afraid to explore new financial avenues, but ensure you conduct thorough research before committing.

Moon in Scorpio Trine Mars in Pisces

The emotional Moon in transformative Scorpio harmonizes with dreamy Mars in Pisces throughout this week, creating a potent mix of intuition and drive. This transit is a double-edged sword for business owners. On the one hand, it fosters a strong sense of gut instinct. Pay close attention to your intuition, as it can guide you towards lucrative strategic investments. However, temper the idealism of Mars in Pisces with a healthy dose of market research. Don’t let emotions cloud your judgment — ensure your investment aligns with market trends before diving in. This transit also favors partnerships. By appealing to your counterpart’s emotional needs and values, you can negotiate win-win partnerships that benefit all parties involved.

Moon in Scorpio Trine Neptune in Pisces

The Moon in Scorpio connects with mystical Neptune in Pisces, fostering compassion and imagination throughout this week. This transit is a goldmine for creative marketing campaigns. By tapping into the emotional depths of Scorpio and the imaginative power of Neptune, you can develop marketing strategies that resonate deeply with your target audience. Consider exploring new marketing channels that align with your brand’s emotional message, such as storytelling or cause-related marketing. However, be mindful of the potential pitfalls of this transit. Neptune’s influence can lead to unrealistic profit projections. Ensure your creative vision is grounded in financial reality before implementing any major marketing campaigns.

Moon in Scorpio Trine Pluto in Aquarius (Ongoing)

The Moon in Scorpio aligns with transformative Pluto in Aquarius throughout this week, pushing for deep change and letting go of what no longer serves you. This transit is a powerful catalyst for business transformation. It’s the perfect time to restructure your business model to increase efficiency and profitability. Consider eliminating underperforming products or services that are draining your resources. Embrace innovative technologies that can streamline your operations and enhance your customer experience. This can also be a great time to secure funding for transformative projects. Investors are likely to be impressed by your vision for the future and your willingness to embrace change.

By understanding these key planetary transits and leveraging their unique energies, you can navigate this powerful week with confidence. Remember, astrology empowers you to make informed choices and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. So, embrace the clarity, intuition, and transformative power of this cosmic alignment, and watch your business flourish!

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DGQEX Focuses on the Trend of Crypto Asset Accounting, Supporting Corporate Accounts to Hold Bitcoin

Recently, UK-listed company Vinanz purchased 16.9 bitcoins at an average price of $103,341, with a total value of approximately $1.75 million. This transaction represents another landmark event in the field of crypto assets. Not only does it mark the first time a traditional enterprise has incorporated bitcoin into its balance sheet, but it also highlights the evolving role of crypto assets within the global financial system. Against this backdrop, DGQEX, as a technology-driven digital currency exchange, is increasingly recognized by institutional investors for its service capabilities and technological innovation.

Institutional Adoption Drives Diversified Crypto Asset Allocation

The Vinanz bitcoin acquisition is not an isolated case. Recently, multiple multinational corporations and institutional investors have begun to include bitcoin in their portfolios. For example, a North American technology giant disclosed bitcoin holdings in its financial reports, while some sovereign wealth funds are reportedly exploring crypto asset allocation strategies. This trend reflects the growing recognition by the traditional financial sector of the anti-inflation and decentralized characteristics of crypto assets. DGQEX, by offering multi-currency trading pairs and deep liquidity, has already provided customized trading solutions for numerous institutional investors. Its proprietary smart matching engine supports high-concurrency trading demands, ensuring institutions can efficiently execute large orders in volatile markets and avoid price slippage due to insufficient liquidity.

Technological Strength Fortifies Institutional Trading Security

With the influx of institutional funds, the security and compliance of crypto asset trading have become central concerns. David Lenigas, Chairman of Vinanz, has explicitly stated that bitcoin holdings will serve as the foundation for the company core business value, reflecting institutional confidence in the long-term value of crypto assets. However, institutional investors now place higher demands on the technical capabilities of trading platforms. DGQEX has built a multi-layered security system through multi-signature wallets, cold storage isolation technology, and real-time risk monitoring systems. In addition, the distributed architecture of DGQEX can withstand high-concurrency trading pressures, ensuring stable operations even under extreme market conditions. These technological advantages provide institutional investors with a reliable trading environment, allowing them to focus on asset allocation strategies rather than technical risks.

Global Expansion Facilitates Cross-Border Asset Allocation for Institutions

The Vinanz bitcoin purchase is seen as a key milestone in the institutionalization of the crypto market. As institutional interest in crypto assets rises globally, demand for cross-border asset allocation has significantly increased. DGQEX has established compliant nodes in multiple locations worldwide, supports multilingual services and localized payment methods, and provides institutional investors with a low-latency, high-liquidity trading environment. Its smart routing system automatically matches optimal trading paths, reducing cross-border transaction costs. Moreover, the DGQEX API interface supports quantitative trading strategies, meeting institutional needs for high-frequency and algorithmic trading, and helping institutions achieve asset appreciation in complex market environments.

DGQEX: Empowering Crypto Asset Allocation with Technology and Service

As an innovation-driven digital currency exchange, DGQEX is committed to providing institutional investors with a secure and convenient trading environment. The platform employs distributed architecture and multiple encryption technologies to ensure user asset security. Its smart routing system and deep liquidity pools deliver low-slippage, high-efficiency execution for large trades. Furthermore, the compliance team of DGQEX continuously monitors global regulatory developments to ensure platform operations adhere to the latest regulatory requirements, providing institutional investors with compliance assurance.

Currently, the crypto asset market is undergoing a transformation from individual investment to institutional allocation. Leveraging its technological strength and global presence, DGQEX offers institutional investors one-stop digital asset solutions. Whether it is multi-currency trading, block trade matching, or customized risk management tools, DGQEX can meet the diverse needs of institutions in crypto asset allocation. Looking ahead, as more traditional institutions enter the crypto market, DGQEX will continue to optimize its services and help global users seize opportunities in the digital asset space.

[mariacallous]

Tim Stokely, founder of the adult content platform OnlyFans, has submitted an eleventh-hour proposal to buy TikTok’s US operations from its Chinese owner, ByteDance.

The “intent to bid” was made by Zoop—a social media startup Stokely cofounded with RJ Phillips, who serves as CEO and has a background in influencer marketing strategy—and cryptocurrency company The Hbar Foundation. For Zoop, the bid “represents a David vs. Goliath moment against traditional social media giants by endorsing a creator-first revolution,” according to a statement the company shared with WIRED. They said they want to put power back in the hands of creators through better revenue sharing.

ByteDance is up against the clock. If the company does not agree to a proposal from a US buyer by April 5, TikTok will be banned in the US under a law that went into effect in January citing national security concerns.

“The process is actually very unique; it’s being run by the White House and not by ByteDance,” Phillips tells WIRED, declining to comment further on the particulars of how the Zoop bid came about. “Our external council found the right person for us to initiate conversations with and that's what we've done.” Stokely did not respond to a request for comment.

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump was scheduled to consider multiple offers during a closed-door Oval Office meeting with vice president JD Vance and US secretary of commerce Howard Lutnick, who are spearheading the sale. His plan to keep TikTok operating in the US was reportedly going to be announced late that day, according to The Information.

The US government’s concerns around TikTok purportedly stem from fears that the Chinese government could access Americans’ data. But partnering with Hbar could potentially work in Zoop's favor; the company’s statement says Hbar operates the Hedera network, “a secure, transparent, and enterprise-grade public ledger” blockchain technology based in the US.

Stokely and Phillips are perhaps the most surprising of the suitors gunning for control of the popular video app.

“We’ve been looking at social for a long time, given our past. We want to restructure the industry in a way that we think is equitable,” Phillips tells WIRED, brushing away speculation that Zoop’s offer came together at the last minute. “Creators bring eyeballs to the pages, and therefore they should be the ones sharing in the lion’s share of the ad revenue. Users that are engaging with that content should also be the ones benefiting.”

Amazon also put in a last-minute offer to buy TikTok this week, joining four other groups that the White House was considering for the sale of TikTok’s US operations, Reuters reported. According to the The New York Times, the Amazon bid is not being taken seriously. One of the other possible deals floating around, per the Times, includes bringing on a team of US investors that includes Larry Ellison’s Oracle and private equity firm Blackstone.

There is also the possibility that an American investment team purchases TikTok while ByteDance retains ownership of TikTok’s algorithm and leases it to the prospective buyer. China has given no indication that it would be willing to sell the app’s algorithm, and exporting that type of technology would require its sign-off as part of a host of restrictions introduced in 2020.

Phillips says they are invested in building platforms that truly prioritize creators.

“Tech platforms for businesses like this should merely be the facilitator for creators. Creators have a hard enough time making steady income,” he says. “For us it's always going to focus on creators first, and not on shareholders first.”

We will soon know whether or not the Trump administration aligns with that vision.

[stuarttechnologybob]

How ServiceNow GRC Implementations Improve Regulatory Compliance in the US? ServiceNow GRC Implementation Services

Following the standard regulations norms, is essential for businesses in the US to avoid and safeguard its business from fines and legal issues. ServiceNow GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) helps companies manage compliance efficiently. It automates tasks, reduces risks, and updates businesses on changing regulations. With GRC implementation, companies can smoothen down their compliance policies and focus towards their upcoming growth practices with steady future.

How Does ServiceNow GRC Help with Compliance?

1. Automates Compliance Tasks -

ServiceNow GRC removes the hassle of manual tracking by automating compliance processes. GRC maintains the set of records in an organized simple manner, shortens the audits system, and assures the businesses follows standard regulations without any extra or additional effort.

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The system helps businesses identify risks before they become serious problems. Companies can fix issues quickly and avoid compliance violations by providing real-time risk assessments.

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GRC centralizes and stitches down towards a single hand held compliance management policy. The businesses address and note track down their operating policies, regulations, and security measures from a single hand held dashboard, making it an easier and simplified option to roll out and stay organized.

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Preparing the audit sheet can be stressful and challenging sometimes, but Service GRC shorten the process and eases the proceedings. It also generates the automated reports, assuring the businesses have all set groups of necessary documents and are ready for the compliance checks and audits.

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Laws and industry rules change frequently. Service GRC assists the business to stay up to date as per the market standard norms, and understand the risk of potential threats and fines for non-compliance and breaking certain levels of set norms.

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Merging the security controls with compliance processes, Service GRC aids to protect and safeguard the sensitive data of the business with its implementation into the system. It also assures the businesses meet the standard requirements for laws like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX without extra effort.

ServiceNow GRC makes compliance easier by automating tasks, identifying risks, and keeping businesses updated on regulations norms and compliance practices. With the real-time alerts, simplified audits, and better security procedures, the companies can avoid and neglect themselves from legal issues and focus on success.

ServiceNow GRC in the current competitive market is a must and essential for businesses looking to stay compliant and minimize their operating risks. Companies like Suma Soft, INRY, Fidel Technologies, and Glidefast specialize in implementing ServiceNow GRC and helping companies customize and optimize the platform to meet their desired needs and business demands.

[paigelts05]

The Gregory Getters [FNAF SB, Renegade AU]

https://www.deviantart.com/paigelts05/art/1064308909

Published: Jun 16, 2024

In the Renegade AU, the Tales books take place in a VR environment and nowhere else. The books were produced in-universe as sanitised lab reports of what happened in the VR environment under the guise of marketable stories.

Lots is altered and left out to push Faz Ent's narrative and discredit any attempts to uncover the filthy truth beneath the surface.

This also included the chaotic escapades of team 'Save Gregory', aka the 'Gregory Getters'. A story warped into the lab report turned tale, GGY.

After Gregory was abducted by a Faz Ent executive from where he and Cassie were hiding out in the megaplex, Cassie formed a team consisting of the only friends she had:

Rachel Collins, the athletic one with a knack for learning new technology, the granddaughter of a security guard fired during the Riot night, a date that lined up to the night after Gregory's kidnapping, and the only person other than Gregory who stuck around for her birthday party, even after it was cancelled due to the sinkhole causing an emergency evacuation of the entire raceway.

Tory Beck, a young boy with a knack for investigating mysteries. Like many of his idols, he is willing to see any story through to the end, no matter what it takes.

Elijah Bronev, the most normal kid you can imagine with a suspicious knack for using many existing proprietary systems that a random child should not be able to get their hands on. Well, normal aside from the fact that he sees all ghosts no matter how hard they hide, and he's not even possessed.

Once the dream team was assembled and decided on the team name "the Gregory Getters", Cassie knew where Gregory was being held and had a plan to get close, and it needed everyone's trust and cooperation, as she would head in first and set everything up. Everyone else was to infiltrate an hour later. Rachel took her grandpa's security badges before sneaking out of the hospital to meet up with the others at the rendezvous point, Elijah reactivated the security badges so the trio could make it into the megaplex and have the clearance to access the objective location, and Tory used maps of the megaplex to get himself, Elijah, and Rachel into the objective location: a room with headsets connected to the VR environment.

Once at the VR room, Cassie was nowhere to be found, but there was a note in her handwriting.

"I let Bill catch me on purpose. It's the only way I can get both physically close to Gregory and to a VR headset with enough backdoors to give you all these backdoors later. They are holding him in the VR environment and are using it to train him to be a killer using what some poor lady was forced to do by Faz Ent's big boss himself as training data.

I'll catch up with you in the VR environment."

So the trio took the plunge, and found themselves in the VR environment.

Cassie's character was a mysterious blonde girl in a pink sweater, Rachel's character was Crystal, Tory's character was Tony, and Elijah's character was Ellis.

Cassie decided to use the name 'Amelia' to keep both her own identity and the identity of the character that she was using a secret.

Once in the VR environment, Cassie explained the second phase of this covert operation: bring Gregory back to reality causing as little suspicion as possible in the process. That meant that they couldn't expose what Faz Ent was training Gregory to do without sufficient evidence either, as it would be taken as either a madman's ramblings or slander, and both would put unwanted eyes on them. But Cassie assured the team that they had plenty of resources: because Faz Ent's VR environment's user base is mostly techies and business majors, they had to have settings to grant themselves extra skills to do the jobs that they either were not permitted to train in, such as detective and journalist, couldn't train in, like medium, couldn't be bothered to train a business major in, like hacker and tinkerer, or couldn't be bothered to train a techie in, like businessman.

The list of possible 'Jobs' was vast, and covered almost all walks of life, from teacher to mafia godfather to mall kiosk employee, and also doubled as a shortcut for giving non-player character AIs the optimal skillets for various jobs, and even included the ability to have what Rachel referred to as a 'Sub-Job'.

It was definitely one way to make sure that this virtual world felt like an actual world and not a vertical slice of silicone valley.

It reminded Rachel of a retro game she had been binging, and she immediately set herself up with tinkerer as her primary job, and hacker as her secondary job. Tory set himself up as a journalist detective as that's what he was good at in the real world. Elijah set himself up as a hacker medium as his ability to see ghosts didn't transfer to the virtual world, and the medium's job outfit was a gaudy enable as oposed to the office clerk or factory worker business casual he expected, and picking hacker simply felt optimal.

Why the journalist job was full of abilities that drain and freeze foes in combat as oposed to actual investigatory skills was beyond what any of the four Gregory Getters were aware of.

Cassie didn't disclose her selection, or if she selected anything at all. She just said that due to the character that she was using, she already had what she needed.

All they had to do now was get Gregory to lure 'Tony' to a megaplex and get him alone. 'Crystal' and 'Ellis' were vital to this, as they'd work on 'agro management', ensuring that Gregory would take note of 'Tony's' investigation, and ensuring that the 'investigation' bore logical fruit. From there, all Tory would have to do is use the skills from his 'journalist' class to freeze Gregory so that Cassie can work whatever magic she had planned to save him from this VR environment.

With Gregory, no, GGY was more accurate, lurred to the megaplex of this VR world, Tony sacrificed his character to freeze GGY in place, and as the auto-log-out-on-death that Cassie had secretly set all of the Gregory Getters equipment with logged him out, he watched as Cassie, Rachel, and Elijah put an end to GGY.

Everyone else logged out the proper way a few minutes later, after Cassie manually logged Gregory out herself.

They succeeded in saving Gregory from the VR environment, but that was only half the extraction complete. Faz Ent was now looking for her and Gregory, and as his rescue rendered him unconscious, there wasn't much Cassie could do. So Cassie stashed the hardly conscious Gregory inside of Freddy's stomach hatch as it was the safest place to stash him; Freddy would be on stage soon, so he'd not be found for at least a while and have time to wake up and acclimate to being awake in the real world so she could safely retrieve him later. However, Freddy shut down on stage upon seeing Rachel, Tory, and Elijah fleeing the building. Cassie was then forced to flee herself, unable to retrieve Gregory due to the commotion.

She met the rest of her team empty handed at the rendezvous point, a graveyard five miles north of the megaplex, an hour later. She explained that she had to hide Gregory inside of a shut down Freddy that was preparing for a show, and that she'd have to go into hiding for a while. The gunshot graze on her leg was evidence enough that she'd made the right call.

This rescue mission and Faz Ent's hubris in attempting to recapture Gregory triggered an event that would later be dubbed "The Breach".

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If this has a good reception I might make a fic to flesh out these events more. If it has a bad reception, I'll make the fic out of spite anyway.

Also, whilst I do have a style for colouring things in the VR environment, this peice does not use that style because it was coloured before I decided on that style change that signifies the VR environment. Though if you want something diegetic, Cassie is really good with makeup and has, on several occasions, suggested dolling everyone up to look like thier VR environment counterparts in order to give the execs that worked on those projects a heart attack.

[govindhtech]

Benefits Of Conversational AI & How It Works With Examples

What Is Conversational AI?

Conversational AI mimics human speech. It’s made possible by Google’s foundation models, which underlie new generative AI capabilities, and NLP, which helps computers understand and interpret human language.

How Conversational AI works

Natural language processing (NLP), foundation models, and machine learning (ML) are all used in conversational AI.

Large volumes of speech and text data are used to train conversational AI systems. The machine is trained to comprehend and analyze human language using this data. The machine then engages in normal human interaction using this information. Over time, it improves the quality of its responses by continuously learning from its interactions.

Conversational AI For Customer Service

With IBM Watsonx Assistant, a next-generation conversational AI solution, anyone in your company can easily create generative AI assistants that provide customers with frictionless self-service experiences across all devices and channels, increase employee productivity, and expand your company.

User-friendly: Easy-to-use UI including pre-made themes and a drag-and-drop chat builder.

Out-of-the-box: Unconventional To better comprehend the context of each natural language communication, use large language models, large speech models, intelligent context gathering, and natural language processing and understanding (NLP, NLU).

Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG): It based on your company’s knowledge base, provides conversational responses that are correct, relevant, and current at all times.

Use cases

Watsonx Assistant may be easily set up to accommodate your department’s unique requirements.

Customer service

Strong client support With quick and precise responses, chatbots boost sales while saving contact center funds.

Human resources

All of your employees may save time and have a better work experience with HR automation. Questions can be answered by staff members at any time.

Marketing

With quick, individualized customer service, powerful AI chatbot marketing software lets you increase lead generation and enhance client experiences.

Features

Examine ways to increase production, enhance customer communications, and increase your bottom line.

Artificial Intelligence

Strong Watsonx Large Language Models (LLMs) that are tailored for specific commercial applications.

The Visual Builder

Building generative AI assistants using to user-friendly interface doesn’t require any coding knowledge.

Integrations

Pre-established links with a large number of channels, third-party apps, and corporate systems.

Security

Additional protection to prevent hackers and improper use of consumer information.

Analytics

Comprehensive reports and a strong analytics dashboard to monitor the effectiveness of conversations.

Self-service accessibility

For a consistent client experience, intelligent virtual assistants offer self-service responses and activities during off-peak hours.

Benfits of Conversational AI

Automation may save expenses while boosting output and operational effectiveness.

Conversational AI, for instance, may minimize human error and expenses by automating operations that are presently completed by people. Increase client happiness and engagement by providing a better customer experience.

Conversational AI, for instance, may offer a more engaging and customized experience by remembering client preferences and assisting consumers around-the-clock when human agents are not present.

Conversational AI Examples

Here are some instances of conversational AI technology in action:

Virtual agents that employ generative AI to support voice or text conversations are known as generative AI agents.

Chatbots are frequently utilized in customer care applications to respond to inquiries and offer assistance.

Virtual assistants are frequently voice-activated and compatible with smart speakers and mobile devices.

Software that converts text to speech is used to produce spoken instructions or audiobooks.

Software for speech recognition is used to transcribe phone conversations, lectures, subtitles, and more.

Applications Of Conversational AI

Customer service: Virtual assistants and chatbots may solve problems, respond to frequently asked questions, and offer product details.

E-commerce: Chatbots driven by AI can help customers make judgments about what to buy and propose products.

Healthcare: Virtual health assistants are able to make appointments, check patient health, and offer medical advice.

Education: AI-powered tutors may respond to student inquiries and offer individualized learning experiences.

In summary

The way to communicate with robots might be completely changed by the formidable technology known as conversational AI. Also can use its potential to produce more effective, interesting, and customized experiences if it comprehend its essential elements, advantages, and uses.

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Strange Chinese trade-war recommendations at US Congress

COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF THE COMMISSION’S 2024 RECOMMENDATIONS Part II: Technology and Consumer Product Opportunities and Risks Chapter 3: U.S.-China Competition in Emerging Technologies The Commission recommends:

Congress establish and fund a Manhattan Project-like program dedicated to racing to and acquiring an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) capability. AGI is generally defined as systems that are as good as or better than human capabilities across all cognitive domains and would surpass the sharpest human minds at every task. Among the specific actions the Commission recommends for Congress:

Provide broad multiyear contracting authority to the executive branch and associated funding for leading artificial intelligence, cloud, and data center companies and others to advance the stated policy at a pace and scale consistent with the goal of U.S. AGI leadership; and

Direct the U.S. secretary of defense to provide a Defense Priorities and Allocations System “DX Rating” to items in the artificial intelligence ecosystem to ensure this project receives national priority.

Congress consider legislation to:

Require prior approval and ongoing oversight of Chinese involvement in biotechnology companies engaged in operations in the United States, including research or other related transactions. Such approval and oversight operations shall be conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in consultation with other appropriate governmental entities. In identifying the involvement of Chinese entities or interests in the U.S. biotechnology sector, Congress should include firms and persons: ○ Engaged in genomic research; ○ Evaluating and/or reporting on genetic data, including for medical or therapeutic purposes or ancestral documentation; ○ Participating in pharmaceutical development; ○ Involved with U.S. colleges and universities; and ○ Involved with federal, state, or local governments or agen cies and departments.

Support significant Federal Government investments in biotechnology in the United States and with U.S. entities at every level of the technology development cycle and supply chain, from basic research through product development and market deployment, including investments in intermediate services capacity and equipment manufacturing capacity.

To protect U.S. economic and national security interests, Congress consider legislation to restrict or ban the importation of certain technologies and services controlled by Chinese entities, including:

Autonomous humanoid robots with advanced capabilities of (i) dexterity, (ii) locomotion, and (iii) intelligence; and

Energy infrastructure products that involve remote servicing, maintenance, or monitoring capabilities, such as load balancing and other batteries supporting the electrical grid, batteries used as backup systems for industrial facilities and/ or critical infrastructure, and transformers and associated equipment.

Congress encourage the Administration’s ongoing rulemaking efforts regarding “connected vehicles” to cover industrial machinery, Internet of Things devices, appliances, and other connected devices produced by Chinese entities or including Chinese technologies that can be accessed, serviced, maintained, or updated remotely or through physical updates.

Congress enact legislation prohibiting granting seats on boards of directors and information rights to China-based investors in strategic technology sectors. Allowing foreign investors to hold seats and observer seats on the boards of U.S. technology start-ups provides them with sensitive strategic information, which could be leveraged to gain competitive advantages. Prohibiting this practice would protect intellectual property and ensure that U.S. technological advances are not compromised. It would also reduce the risk of corporate espionage, safeguarding America’s leadership in emerging technologies.

Congress establish that:

The U.S. government will unilaterally or with key interna- tional partners seek to vertically integrate in the develop- ment and commercialization of quantum technology.

Federal Government investments in quantum technology support every level of the technology development cycle and supply chain from basic research through product development and market deployment, including investments in intermediate services capacity.

The Office of Science and Technology Policy, in consultation with appropriate agencies and experts, develop a Quantum Technology Supply Chain Roadmap to ensure that the United States coordinates outbound investment, U.S. critical supply chain assessments, the activities of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and federally supported research activities to ensure that the United States, along with key allies and partners, will lead in this critical technology and not advance Chinese capabilities and development....