Published inThe Bullet Point·Nov 16Member-onlyFTC launches $25k competitive Voice Cloning Challenge to counteract fraud risks, seeks submissionsWashington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially launched the Voice Cloning Challenge, a competition designed to encourage the creation of innovative solutions to prevent the misuse of AI-enabled voice cloning technology. With the rise of text-to-speech AI, the FTC acknowledges the potential benefits and risks of this…FTC2 min readFTC2 min read
Published inThe Bullet Point·Nov 15Member-onlyInfluencers & trade groups receive FTC warnings on undisclosed paid posts promoting sugar, aspartameWashington, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued warning letters to two trade associations and twelve influencers for inadequately disclosing paid promotions in social media posts about aspartame and sugar consumption. …FTC2 min readFTC2 min read
Published inThe Bullet Point·Updated Nov 15Member-onlyInflation vs. real gains in the stock market: A case study on the nation’s oldest stock, Con EdisonThe content of this article is purely informational and should not be considered as financial advice or personal opinion. Its focus is on illustrating the impact of inflation on investment values over a period of time. …Inflation2 min readInflation2 min read
Published inThe Bullet Point·Nov 9Member-onlyTwo bank employees plead guilty to multi-million dollar fraud and identity theft schemeValdosta, Georgia — Two former executives of the Southern Pine Credit Union confessed to their roles in a bank fraud and identity theft operation that spanned years. Teresa Paulo, from Valdosta, admitted guilt for one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. …Georgia2 min readGeorgia2 min read
Published inThe Bullet Point·Nov 9Member-onlyCommerce Department partners with SemiUS for the new $11 billion NSTC semiconductor centerIn a move to bolster the U.S. semiconductor industry, the Department of Commerce has recently announced an agreement with a new nonprofit organization, SemiUS, to oversee the operations of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC). Key Points The Department of Commerce has finalized an initial agreement with SemiUS, a newly formed nonprofit…Department Of Commerce1 min readDepartment Of Commerce1 min read
Published inThe Bullet Point·Nov 7Member-onlyWarning issued by FBI-Chicago on fraudulent charities during Israel-Hamas tensionChicago, Illinois — In a recent advisory, the Chicago Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has alerted the public about an increase in charity fraud linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. The FBI’s notice comes after receiving reports of cybercriminals exploiting the conflict to carry out fraudulent fundraising…Illinois2 min readIllinois2 min read
Published inThe Bullet Point·Nov 7Member-onlyMinnesota town’s “crime-free” housing program violates ADA, says Justice DepartmentAnoka, Minnesota — The United States Department of Justice recently concluded that Anoka’s “crime-free” housing program discriminates against tenants with mental health disabilities by inadvertently discouraging and preventing tenants from accessing emergency services. Key Points The city’s ordinance penalizes landlords for “nuisance calls” to their properties, categorizing calls related to disorderly conduct…Minnesota2 min readMinnesota2 min read
Published inThe Bullet Point·Nov 7Member-onlyFrom cyberstalking to murder: Guilty plea in Kansas City caseKansas City, Missouri — Dontay Campbell, 34, formerly of Kansas City, entered a guilty plea in federal court for his role in a cyberstalking incident that culminated in a fatal shooting. …Missouri2 min readMissouri2 min read
Published inThe Bullet Point·Nov 7Member-onlyDARPA awards $9m Minitherms3D program contract to Northrop Grumman’s Linthicum siteLinthicum, Maryland — Northrop Grumman Systems Corp.’s Linthicum site has secured a contract valued at $9,234,025 for a research project under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The contract is a cost-plus-fixed-fee completion agreement focusing on the Miniature Integrated Thermal Management Systems for 3D Heterogeneous Integration (Minitherms3D) program. This…Maryland2 min readMaryland2 min read
Published inThe Bullet Point·Nov 7Member-onlyNavy combat system development receives boost from $16m Innovative Defense Technologies contractArlington, Virginia — Innovative Defense Technologies LLC recently received a contract modification related to a previously awarded U.S. Navy contract. This modification, valued at $16,352,342, is a combination of cost-plus-fixed-fee and cost adjustments. …Virginia2 min readVirginia2 min read
