UK Photographers Reject Government Plan to Allow AI Companies to Train on Their Data

U.K. photographers have rejected a move by the British government that would allow tech companies to train AI tools with their work. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-12-21 18:34

Supreme Court: Government Can Request Moderation on Social Media

The United States Supreme Court has determined that the White House and other federal agencies can ask social media platforms to remove content they consider potentially harmful misinformation. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-6-27 21:04

TikTok Sues US Government, Calling Ban Legislation ‘Unconstitutional’

TikTok officially sued the United States government on Tuesday in an effort to block a new law that requires the app to be sold or face a ban in the country. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-7 21:17

After TikTok Bill Passage, The U.S. Government May Try to Ban DJI Next

Members of the U.S. Government may push forward with a bill that aims to ban DJI's drones and prevent them from operating at all within the country. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-26 19:30

White House: Government Must Ensure AI Doesn’t Affect People’s Rights

Following President Joe Biden's executive order to address artificial intelligence, federal government agencies have until December 1, 2024 to ensure their AI tools "do not endanger the rights and safety of the American people." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-29 20:56

US Government Sues Apple in Landmark Anti-Trust Lawsuit

According to people familiar with the matter, the United States Justice Department is preparing a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc. The suit, expected to be filed today in a New Jersey federal court, represents the latest in the Biden administration's attempts to deal with monopolization in big tech. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-3-21 17:30

Florida’s Government Ban on Chinese-Made Drones Goes into Effect

A Florida state bill filed in 2020 and passed in 2021 goes into effect this week and has banned government agencies from using any drones that were manufactured in China. petapixel.com »

2023-4-7 20:31

US Government Plans to Use ‘Next-Generation’ Deepfakes for Propaganda

The U.S. government is planning to use deepfake videos in online propaganda and deception campaigns.

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2023-3-9 21:35

Venezuelan Government is Using Deepfaked Presenters to Spread Disinformation

Venezuela's government is using faked artificial intelligence-generated television presenters to spread disinformation.

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2023-3-4 23:51

Photography Rooted in Racism, Claims Lecture Backed by London Government

A series of lectures supported by the Transport for London (TfL), a local London government body, is set to take place this month and claims that photography is rooted in racism, colonial notions, and has been used for "power, control, and subjugation." [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-1-5 20:25

Senate Passes Bill That Would Ban TikTok on Government Devices

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that bars federal employees from using TikTok on government-issued devices amid national security fears. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-15 20:09

Twitter Won’t Allow Government Accounts to Tweet PoW Photos

Twitter has updated its policies on how it is handling content related to the war in Ukraine. In an update published Tuesday, the company says it will no longer allow government-affiliated accounts to tweet photos of prisoners of war (PoWs) in the context of Ukraine. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-4-6 22:35

The Pentagon clears DJI drones for use after temporary suspension

It started in May, 2019, when the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) sent out an alert stating that 'drones manufactured in China are a potential risk to an organization's information. dpreview.com »

2021-6-5 22:30

The British Government is Looking for Its Own Version of Pete Souza

In a role that is open until October 22, the United Kingdom’s Cabinet Office is looking for a photographer to document and “promote the work of Ministers and the wider government visually. petapixel.com »

2020-10-19 18:48

DJI agrees with the need for Remote ID, but not the FAA's NPRM

Remote ID, the concept that a drone should have a digital license plate, has long been championed by industry leaders. Implementing it properly would enable remote pilots to safely perform complex flights including over people, at night, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight. dpreview.com »

2020-1-16 22:22

ACLU files First Amendment lawsuit against US government on behalf of 5 photojournalists

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sued the United States government on the behalf of five photojournalists who allege their rights were violated 'on multiple separate occasions' while reporting on conditions at the US-Mexico border. dpreview.com »

2019-11-27 01:48

DJI denies sending flight data to China, looks to manufacture in the U.S.

DJI’s Mavic Enterprise Dual is used by government agencies to aid in numerous efforts. A little over a month ago, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) sent out an alert stating that drones manufactured in China presented a security risk. dpreview.com »

2019-6-26 21:40

US government warns of potential spying by Chinese drone companies

On Monday, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS) sent out an alert that was first obtained by CNN. It states that drones manufactured in China are a 'potential risk to an organization's information. dpreview.com »

2019-5-23 19:41

I Listen To What People Want From The Government As India Decides To Vote For The World’s Biggest Democracy

Somewhere along my travels, I began to interview my subjects, besides making their portraits. I keep it straight and minimal with a very basic question 'What Do You Really Want'? referring to an on-going Lok Sabha Elections which are currently being held in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May 2019 to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha. boredpanda.com »

2019-5-6 15:25

DJI Welcomes Proposals from UK Government

DJI has welcomed proposals from the UK Government to address concerns about irresponsible drone use and encourage wider use of drones to benefit society and the UK economy. photographyblog.com »

2018-7-26 12:00

US intelligence agencies warn against purchasing Huawei smartphones

Directors from six US intelligence agencies, including the CIA, FBI, and NSA, have told the Senate Intelligence Committee that they wouldn't recommend Americans use Huawei services or products, according to CNBC. dpreview.com »

2018-2-14 22:15