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Mark Meador

Coverage of Mark Meador in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 20 · 21:00 UTCMost recent: Aug 3 · 21:37 UTC
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Federal Trade Commissionorganization2Andrew Fergusonperson2IonQorganization1SkyWaterorganization1Pentagonorganization1Emil Michaelperson1quantum computingtopic1Take It Down Acttopic1James Strahlerperson1Department of Justiceorganization1xAIorganization1Grokorganization1
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  • BUSINESSAug 3 · 21:37 UTCSEMAFOR
    Pentagon loses pressure campaign to restrict quantum merger

    The Federal Trade Commission approved a $2 billion merger between quantum computing company IonQ and chip manufacturer SkyWater despite objections from a senior Pentagon official. The Pentagon had sought restrictions to protect U.S. government investments in quantum computing, but the FTC's decision left the merged company without compliance obligations.

  • TECHNOLOGYApr 20 · 21:00 UTCCYBERSCOOP
    The FTC’s AI portfolio is about to get bigger

    The FTC is expanding its enforcement of AI misuse, including nonconsensual deepfakes and scams, under the Take It Down Act. The law allows criminal prosecution and take-down notices for AI-generated harmful content, with the DOJ securing its first conviction. The FTC plans robust enforcement, targeting companies like xAI’s Grok tool, which has been used for deepfake pornography.