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Government workers can officially waste time scrolling TikTok again
TikTok has been officially unbanned from government devices, reversing a ban that was put in place in 2022. Government workers can now use the app on their work devices.
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The White House is reportedly exploring strategies to address concerns surrounding Chinese artificial intelligence development. OpenAI has attributed a recent security incident to a hacking event. The article suggests a lack of significant congressional action on the matter.
TikTok is no longer banned on US government devices
The ban on TikTok on US government devices has been officially lifted. This decision reverses the previous restriction placed on federal devices.
The UK government has reportedly been paying employees to play GTA Online with random people to understand their…
The UK's Department for Education reportedly paid employees to play Grand Theft Auto Online with random players as part of a taxpayer-funded research program. The initiative, conducted by Policy Lab, aimed to gain insights into people's lived experiences within the game. The project has drawn criticism from opposition parties regarding the use of public funds.
GTA 6 is largely British-made, but UK politicans likely won't brag about it like France did for Clair Obscur Expedition 33, minister says: "If we were the US, we'd be puffing out our chests"
UK Minister Ian Murray stated that the government should champion the success of British game developers like Rockstar Games, similar to how France promotes its titles. He acknowledged that while the UK has a significant global cultural impact through games, it traditionally hasn't publicized these achievements as vocally as other nations, such as the United States. Murray indicated efforts are underway to improve this support for the video game industry.
Honda cancels three EVs that were months away from US production
Honda has canceled the production of three electric vehicles, including the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 sedan, and Acura RSX, which were nearing completion at its Ohio EV Hub. The company cited eased regulations, US tariffs, and slowing EV demand due to policy changes as reasons for the cancellations. Honda will now focus on next-generation hybrids and will only release EVs when demand justifies it, with a significant restructuring expected to cost up to $15.7 billion.