AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDOJ Data Demands: The U.S. Department of Justice is pushing subpoenas for at least 100,000 identities tied to a car “tinkering” app, seeking user addresses and purchase histories as part of its Clean Air Act case against EZ Lynk. UK Competition Probe: The CMA has opened a strategic market status investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem, focusing on bundling, interoperability limits, and whether defaults block switching to rivals. Cyber Supply-Chain Shock: OpenAI says employee devices were hit after an earlier TanStack open-source compromise, where attackers published dozens of malicious versions designed to steal credentials and spread. Ransomware Reality Check: A survey finds nearly half of CISOs would consider paying ransomware to restore operations faster, despite repeated law-enforcement warnings. Auto Repair Fight: A commentary renews pressure for “right to repair” as automakers restrict access to vehicle diagnostic data and tools. Local Tech Tension (Ireland): A west Cork couple has appealed Amazon’s proposed transatlantic cable landing-station, arguing it harms their land’s future potential.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.