Inside HSI’s Mission to Stop Global Tech Smuggling

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the lead U.S. agency dedicated to stopping hostile nations (like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea), terrorist networks, and criminal organizations from illegally acquiring advanced U.S. weapons and defense technology. The U.S. relies on strict export controls and sanctions to keep its highly sought-after military innovations out of the wrong […]

U.S. limits Huawei AI chip production

U.S. announces stricter measures on Chinese chipmakers amidst rising technological rivalry. They are limiting Huawei AI chip production to 200.000 units. According to Chosun, The Trump administration has formalized tough measures to curb China’s semiconductor ambitions. Jeffrey Kessler, Vice Minister of the U.S. Department of Commerce, stated during a congressional hearing that, under the export control […]

Tech executives to face sanctions for failing to block knife content

Under the government’s new proposal, senior executives who fail to prevent dangerous and illegal knives from being advertised on their platforms will be held accountable. To combat the unacceptable use of social media and online marketplaces to market illegal weapons and glorify violence, senior executives of social media companies will face personal fines if they […]