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Musk, DOGE Accused of Largest US Data Breach; AG Seeks Removal

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration, joining nineteen other states in challenging Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive personal data within the Treasury Department. The lawsuit alleges this access, granted by the Trump administration, constitutes the largest data breach in US history, violating federal law and raising serious concerns about data misuse. Tong aims to remove Musk from his DOGE position, arguing his appointment bypassed Senate confirmation. Simultaneously, Connecticut is pursuing legal action against a proposed federal funding freeze and the revocation of birthright citizenship.

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DOJ Seeks Google Chrome Divestiture: A Controversial Antitrust Move

The Department of Justice’s reported plan to force Google to sell off Chrome is a move that raises many questions. The sustainability of an independent Chrome browser is a serious concern. Existing independent browsers like Mozilla Firefox heavily rely on revenue sharing agreements with Google, illustrating the challenges of competing without the backing of a tech giant. A standalone Chrome would likely need to become even more advertiser-friendly or accept continued financial support from larger companies, potentially negating any improvements to the current market dynamics. The absence of details in the reports regarding consumer benefits further fuels these doubts.

The timing of the DOJ’s action is also questionable.… Continue reading

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