TEG Working Group News Roundup May 19-26
LeAnn
Wed, 06/14/2023 – 14:05
This week, US officials suspect Ukrainian involvement in the Kremlin drone attack, China bans US company Micron Tech, the US Surgeon General warns about the risks of youth social media use, and Alphabet and the European Commission aim to develop voluntary AI guidelines. Additionally, the aviation industry explores sustainable aviation fuels Microsoft warns of a Chinese hacking group targeting critical US infrastructure, Applied Materials plans to build a $4 billion R&D site in California, and Twitter’s new API policy poses challenges for journalists combating disinformation.
Industrial Policy & International Security
Ukrainians Were Likely Behind Kremlin Drone Attack, US Officials Say | The New York Times
According to US officials, the recent drone attack on the Kremlin was likely carried out by one of Ukraine’s special military or intelligence units. Although it is unclear whether the attack was directly authorized by the Ukrainian government, American spy agencies have identified groups of Ukrainian units capable of conducting covert operations inside and outside Russia. Apart from the drone attack, US officials believe Ukraine was also responsible for the assassination of a Russian nationalist’s daughter, the killing of a pro-Russian blogger, and various attacks …read more
Source:: Hoover Institution