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India Decides Against Mandatory Preinstallation of Aadhaar App on Smartphones
India’s government has dropped plans to require smartphone makers to preinstall the Aadhaar app, responding to industry concerns.
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Iran’s Nationwide Internet Shutdown Surpasses 1000 Hours Amid Military Tensions
Iran’s nationwide internet outage, initiated amid escalating military tensions, has now lasted beyond 1000 hours, marking one of the longest such disruptions globally.
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France to Transition Government Systems from Windows to Linux, Cut Dependence on Non-European Software
France mandates government ministries to plan for phasing out Windows and other non-European software by late 2026.
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FCC Proposes Complete Ban on Imports from Huawei and Other Chinese Tech Firms
The US FCC is considering a total ban on imports of equipment from Huawei and several Chinese manufacturers.
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Russia Introduces New Regulations for Cryptocurrency and Digital Financial Assets
Russia’s government approves new laws to regulate cryptocurrency and digital financial assets aiming to increase transparency in certain economic sectors.
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Pentagon Officially Adopts Palantir Maven AI System as Its Primary Military AI Solution
The Pentagon has designated Palantir’s Maven AI system as its primary artificial intelligence platform, marking a key step in military tech integration.
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Russian Government Officials to Mandate Use of National Messenger Max for Work Communications
New anti-fraud legislation in Russia will require officials to use the domestic messenger Max for official communications starting September 2026.
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OpenAI Faces Congressional Inquiries Following Pentagon Partnership
OpenAI’s rapid agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense has raised questions from lawmakers about the AI firm’s military collaboration.
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Google and OpenAI Representatives Ready to Support Anthropic in Pentagon Dispute
Representatives from Google and OpenAI are set to back Anthropic in court over its challenge against the Pentagon’s supplier restrictions.
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Chinese Chipmakers Urge Government to Establish Domestic Lithography Industry by 2030
Chinese semiconductor leaders call for coordinated national projects to develop domestic lithography systems and boost technological independence by 2030.
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US Government to Ban Procurement of Certain Chinese Semiconductor Components
Starting December 2026, US authorities will prohibit purchasing specific Chinese semiconductor products for government use amid tightening export controls.
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Russian Law Requires Internet Providers to Suspend Services at FSB’s Request
Russian telecom operators must halt internet services upon the FSB’s request under a new law aimed at enhancing national security measures.
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