Export Controls
GitHub’s Geopolitical Exposure Puts Open Source at Risk
Microsoft's ownership and US trade law compliance expose developers worldwide to sanctions and access restrictions, reviving questions about centralized code hosting.
Huawei Restrictions Endure as US-China Tech Decoupling Hardens
Existing federal bans remain firmly in place as the Chinese telecom giant posts record revenue despite years of American sanctions.
Congress Moves to Block Trump’s Nvidia Deal as AI Chip Controls Fragment Washington
The AI Overwatch Act would grant lawmakers veto power over semiconductor sales to China, directly challenging the Commerce Department's case-by-case licensing regime for Nvidia's H200 chips.
China Weaponizes AI Development to Build Fortress Economy Against US Controls
Beijing's semiconductor push explicitly frames technological self-reliance as existential national security priority, converting export restrictions into accelerant for indigenous innovation.
State Spyware Leaks to Criminal Networks, Infecting 42,000 iPhones
A sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit—likely built for US intelligence—has escaped into the wild, deployed by Russian spies and Chinese cybercriminals in what researchers call a catastrophic proliferation of nation-state surveillance technology.