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Prompt Security has partnered with F5 (NASDAQ:FFIV) to launch a firewall for AI applications, addressing the security risks associated with Generative AI (GenAI). This solution, available on F5 Distributed Cloud Services, aims to protect organizations from new threats by inspecting prompts and responses, ensuring data privacy, moderating content, and providing governance. The partnership responds to the increasing use of GenAI in enterprises, which has seen a 30% breach rate in 2023 according to Gartner. F5's commitment to secure AI deployment complements Prompt Security's expertise in AI security, offering comprehensive protection for GenAI applications.

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April 30, 2024 | 1:08 pm

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen indicated that a TikTok ban in the EU is possible, following the U.S. where President Biden signed a bill potentially banning TikTok unless ByteDance sells it. The EU has already banned TikTok on corporate phones due to security concerns. This comes as TikTok faces investigations under the EU's Digital Services Act. Observers note that a ban could benefit TikTok's competitors, such as Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) and Snap Inc. (SNAP), which have ties to U.S. Congress members.

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April 30, 2024 | 1:39 am

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The White House is considering a ban on imports of Russian uranium as a House bill targeting the same issue stalls. Discussions are ongoing about prohibiting Russian reactor fuel imports, which could have significant implications for energy and national security policies.

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April 29, 2024 | 7:24 pm

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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has finalized nearly $200M in fines against U.S. wireless carriers for illegal consumer data disclosures. T-Mobile and its Sprint unit are facing the largest fine of $103M.

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April 29, 2024 | 5:22 pm

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The U.S. has issued a warning that any action by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israel could potentially harm the chances of achieving a cease-fire. This statement underscores the delicate balance of international diplomacy and the potential impact of legal actions on peace processes.

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April 29, 2024 | 2:13 pm

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, criticized a proposed decade-long security agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine, labeling it as 'the forever war.' Musk's comments came in response to a post about Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's announcement of the agreement, which could entail U.S. support levels for the next ten years. This criticism aligns with Musk's previous concerns over the Ukraine conflict and his efforts to aid Ukraine with Starlink internet satellites, despite controversies.

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April 29, 2024 | 1:50 pm

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China's industrial association has released a list of 76 intelligent connected vehicle models that comply with the country's auto data security standards, including models from Tesla, BYD, Li Auto, Lotus, Hozon New Energy Automobile, and NIO. The vehicles underwent tests for compliance with data anonymization, non-collection of in-car data, in-car data processing, and notification of personal information processing, starting in November 2023.

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April 29, 2024 | 1:19 pm

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Arqit Quantum Inc. has partnered with Intel to launch the world's first quantum-safe 1.89 Tb IPsec products, utilizing Arqit's Symmetric Key Agreement Platform on Intel Xeon Scalable processors. This collaboration aims to provide high-performance encryption solutions that guard against quantum attacks, with financial terms not disclosed.

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April 29, 2024 | 11:08 am

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Elon Musk commented on Switzerland's war preparedness, highlighting the country's extensive bunker systems amid global tensions. He suggested Switzerland could survive a potential World War 3. The discussion was sparked by a video on X showcasing Switzerland's defenses, including bunkers and shelters equipped with luxury amenities. Musk's comments come against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts and his previous warnings about the risk of a global war. The iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) and the iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) were mentioned with their recent performance.

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April 29, 2024 | 9:01 am

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