State government says hack caused overnight email blitz
Indiana Office of Technology officials said the emails were scams and discouraged recipients from clicking on the links.
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High Tech Crimes Units provide education and experience
The state’s efforts to combat high tech crimes brought Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council members, law enforcement and public officials together at Indiana State University earlier this month, as they heard about the recent successes of the state’s High Tech Crimes Units.
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Technology hubs embraced as catalyst for growth
Two years after the federal CHIPS and Science Act became law, its goal of fueling domestic innovation and high-tech manufacturing in the areas of microelectronics, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and more is starting to move from concept into action in Indiana and nationwide.
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With so many legal tech services available, how do attorneys find the One?
As attorneys anticipate litigation services — especially in the technology sphere — to continue evolving, one issue they’ll have to settle is how to vet an increasing number of options, determining what will be the most beneficial and cost-effective.
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Locally sourced: Legal tech startups carve out niche in Indianapolis
Law firms of every size are increasingly relying on legal technology tools to help them do their work. Depending on the firms’ needs, they may also contract with legal technology service providers.
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Legislation could sweeten tax incentives for certain quantum computing, defense-related projects
As state leaders seek to infuse more emerging-technology-related investments into Indiana’s economy, a Senate committee greenlit the expansion of a tax break that could sweeten the incentive package offered to prospective companies.
Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to ‘preserve’ TikTok
Trump’s pick for national security adviser made the comment when Fox News anchor Bret Baier asked him about a report from The Washington Post that said Trump was considering an executive order to suspend enforcement of a federal law that could ban the popular platform nationwide by Sunday.
US Supreme Court seems open to age checks for online porn, though some free-speech questions remain
The Texas case is a test for Indiana and several other states with similar laws aimed at blocking young children and teenagers from viewing pornography.
Deanna Marquez: Welcome to a new year with a new (Microsoft) Outlook
This re-designed Outlook was built to incorporate newer security protocols, integrate with Microsoft Co-Pilot AI, improve responsiveness, and provide a more modern look and feel that resembles “Outlook on the web.”
In blow to Democrats, federal appeals court strikes down net neutrality
The net neutrality issue revolves around how heavily federal regulators should control the companies that build and operate the internet. Democrats favor heavier oversight along the lines of how traditional telephone networks are regulated, while Republicans have argued for a lighter touch.
Apple to pay $95M to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
If the settlement is approved, tens of millions of consumers who owned iPhones and other Apple devices from Sept. 17, 2014, through the end of last year could file claims.
Musk, Trump at odds with some on right over H-1B visas
Far-right activists clashed online with billionaire Elon Musk and other supporters of President-elect Donald Trump over the need for a skilled-worker immigration program that has long been a lifeblood for Silicon Valley—signifying a potential rift between Trump’s core nationalist base and technology executives who have come to support him.
Mexico tests cellphone app allowing migrants to send alert if they are about to be detained in US
Mexico is developing a cellphone app that will allow migrants to warn relatives and local consulates if they think they are about to be detained by the U.S. immigration department, a senior official said Friday.
Indiana ratepayer advocates hail ‘landmark’ settlement with data centers, utility company
If state regulators approve the settlement, it also will apply to new industrial customers with large electric loads.
Sales-tech firm Kennected facing lawsuit from creditor
Ultimo Global Holdings LLC alleges that the company has defaulted on a $1 million promissory note.
FTC is preparing to investigate Microsoft’s cloud business
The Federal Trade Commission is planning to launch an investigation into Microsoft’s cloud software business over alleged anticompetitive practices, as the Democratic-led agency tries to cement a legacy of aggressive regulation during President Joe Biden’s final weeks in office.
State leaders, lawmakers to speak at Indiana Technology & Innovation Association conference
The Indiana Technology & Innovation Association announced it will host its 2024 Annual Conference at Rally in Indianapolis later this month.
Wilson: What’s coming to your iPhone with iOS 18?
Recently, Apple held its annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), which is geared toward people who make software applications (apps) for Apple devices.
Authorities arrest man accused of running ‘likely world’s largest ever’ cybercrime botnet
Cybercriminals used Yunhe Wang’s network of zombie residential computers to steal “billions of dollars from financial institutions, credit card issuers and accountholders, and federal lending programs since 2014,” according to an indictment.
White House pushes tech industry to shut down market for sexually abusive AI deepfakes
President Joe Biden’s administration is pushing the tech industry and financial institutions to shut down a growing market of abusive sexual images made with artificial intelligence technology.
Shutdown of financial middleman Synapse freezes thousands of Americans’ deposits
The bank accounts of tens of thousands of U.S. businesses and consumers have been frozen in the aftermath of the abrupt shutdown and bankruptcy of financial technology company Synapse, which acts as a middleman between financial technology companies and banks.
Takeaways: How intelligence agencies’ are cautiously embracing generative AI
U.S. intelligence agencies are scrambling to embrace the AI revolution, convinced they’ll otherwise be smothered in data as sensor-generated surveillance tech further blankets the planet. They also need to keep pace with competitors, who are already using AI to seed social media platforms with deepfakes.
Wilson: How to decide if the new iPads make sense for your practice
If you have an iPad already, you likely know both what it is good at and where it is limited. The key is to figure out how or if it works in your practice.
Seoul AI summit opens with companies including Google, Meta, OpenAI pledging to develop AI safely
The world’s leading artificial intelligence companies pledged at the start of a mini summit on AI to develop the technology safely, including pulling the plug if they can’t rein in the most extreme risks.