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In this episode, Dmitri Alperovitch discusses his book World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century with host Ben Yelin. Alperovitch highlights the rising tensions between the U.S. and China, focusing on Taiwan as a critical flashpoint that could ignite a new Cold War. He shares insights on the strategies America must adopt to maintain its status as the world’s leading superpower while addressing the challenges posed by China. By examining both strengths and weaknesses, as well as providing a timely blueprint for navigating the complexities of global relations in the 21st century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jen Roberts and Nitansha Bansal, both Assistant Directors at the Atlantic Council's Cyber Statecraft Initiative, dive into the intricate world of spyware. They reveal the dark corners of the global spyware market and its implications for national security and human rights. Exciting discussions include California's new deepfake laws aimed at curbing misinformation and the FTC's report spotlighting privacy lapses on social media. The guests emphasize the urgent need for regulatory oversight in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

This week, we are joined by Dmitri Alperovitch, author and Chairman of Silverado Policy Accelerator, as he is talking with Ben Yelin about his book, "World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century." Ben reviews oral arguments in the TikTok case against the U.S. Government. Dave looks at the hunt for Stingrays at the DNC convention. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: TikTok faces skeptical judges in court fight over looming national ban We Hunted Hidden Police Signals at the DNC Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox.Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more.This week’s Caveat Briefing covers covers the FDIC's proposed rules for banks working with fintech companies, requiring the identification of beneficial owners and ensuring consumer access to funds after the Synapse Financial bankruptcy. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories.Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Shane Fry from RunSafe Security joins us to discuss his work supporting the space industry with cybersecurity, as the Spacecraft Cybersecurity Act, introduced by Congressmen Frost and Beyer, aims to require NASA-approved cybersecurity plans from manufacturers using federal funds, in response to increasing threats from China and Russia. Ben discusses the latest anti-trust case against Google. Dave looks at Las Vegas police refusing the NFL’s mandate for facial recognition security.While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: DOJ claims Google has “trifecta of monopolies” on Day 1 of ad tech trial Las Vegas police refuse to comply with NFL facial recognition tech at games Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox.Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more.This week’s Caveat Briefing covers the launch of the first legally binding international AI treaty, designed to manage AI risks and promote responsible innovation while protecting human rights, with the treaty set to be signed by countries including EU members, the US, and Britain, though some critics raise concerns about its broad principles and exemptions. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories.Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Ben delves into the escalating clash between Elon Musk and a Brazilian judge, centered around the contentious issue of content moderation on X/Twitter. Meanwhile, Dave explores a looming challenge to Section 230 immunity, which could redefine the legal landscape for online platforms. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: Brazil Blocks X After Musk Ignores Court Orders TikTok isn't protected by Section 230 in 10-year-old’s ‘blackout challenge’ death Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox.Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more.This week’s Caveat Briefing covers the UK Labour government's new AI strategy, which emphasizes cost-cutting and public sector adoption over direct industry investment. The approach includes scrapping previous funding plans and focusing on using AI to improve public services while facing criticism for potentially scaling back on innovation. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories.Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Darrah, Vice President of Intelligence at ZeroFox, is discussing how recent high-profile events have intensified the spread of false narratives and how the role of social media platforms may play in amplifying these issues, especially after the recent SCOTUS decision in Murthy vs. Missouri. Ben discusses the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France. Dave looks at the possibility of police officers using AI to write police reports.Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: Arrest of Telegram’s Durov inflames debate over online crime and free speech Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court? Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox.Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more.This week’s Caveat Briefing covers the Department of Justice's lawsuit against RealPage, a property management software company, for allegedly using its pricing algorithm to facilitate unlawful coordination among landlords, raising rents, and limiting competition. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories.Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Michael Listner joins us to discuss the Supreme Court's ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned Chevron Deference and now requires courts to independently review agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. Ben discusses a new Appeals Court case holding that geofence warrants are unconstitutional. Dave looks at the democrat’s proposed platform on cyber. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: Taking the thumb off the scale: Chevron Deference, its repeal, and the effect on regulation of orbital debris US appeals court rules geofence warrants are unconstitutional GOP platform says protecting critical infrastructure from hackers is a ‘national priority’ Get the weekly Caveat Briefing delivered to your inbox.Like what you heard? Be sure to check out and subscribe to our Caveat Briefing, a weekly newsletter available exclusively to N2K Pro members on N2K CyberWire's website. N2K Pro members receive our Thursday wrap-up covering the latest in privacy, policy, and research news, including incidents, techniques, compliance, trends, and more.This week’s Caveat Briefing features a significant story about the U.S. accusing Iran of cyber attacks and influence operations targeting presidential campaigns. Curious about the details? Head over to the Caveat Briefing for the full scoop and additional compelling stories.Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special encore episode, we have Jeff Reich, Executive Director at the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA), joins to discuss the cost of identity. Ben and Dave discuss some follow up regarding how an appeals court put a temporary hold on an unusual order restricting federal officials and the agencies they work for from communicating with social media companies about content on their platforms. Ben discusses a new legal challenge to Texas’ law banning TikTok on state-issued devices. Dave's got the story of tax preparation companies allegedly oversharing data with Meta.While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Links to stories: Appeals court temporarily blocks order that restricted feds’ contact with social media firms Texas TikTok Ban Challenged for Threatening ‘Academic Freedom’ 3 tax prep firms shared ‘extraordinarily sensitive’ data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Razeeq, 2024 New America #SharetheMicinCyber Fellow, is discussing his research on the ways that laws governing civilian cyber corps (C3s) in states like Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, and others can help or hinder those organizations. Ben covers the groundbreaking anti-trust Court decision against Google. Dave looks at a new bill that would elevate ransomware to a terrorist threat. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: ‘Google Is a Monopolist,’ Judge Rules in Landmark Antitrust Case Intelligence bill would elevate ransomware to a terrorist threat Caveat BriefingA companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are joined by US Congressional candidate from Oklahoma, Madison Horn, who is speaking with Ben Yelin about national security and cyberwarfare. Ben's story has an update on TikTok’s lawsuit against the federal government. Dave looks at the latest ruling on privacy rights at the border.While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Please take a moment to fill out an audience survey! Let us know how we are doing! Links to the stories: TikTok’s Chinese owner built search tool for users’ views on abortion, gun control, DOJ claims US border agents must get warrant before cell phone searches, federal court rules Caveat BriefingA companion weekly newsletter is available CyberWire Pro members on the CyberWire's website. If you are a member, make sure you subscribe to receive our weekly wrap-up of privacy, policy, and research news, focused on incidents, techniques, tips, compliance, rights, trends, threats, policy, and influence ops delivered to you inbox each Thursday.Got a question you'd like us to answer on our show? You can send your audio file to caveat@thecyberwire.com. Hope to hear from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices