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EU AI Act vs. Trade Secrets: The New Battle Over Innovation and Transparency

08 Apr 2026 news 🌍 Europe

Europe’s AI Act challenges tech firms to balance transparency with the protection of trade secrets. As the law takes effect, the stakes for innovation and accountability in AI have never been higher.

#AI Act | #Trade Secrets | #Transparency

Family Ties and Trade Secrets: Silicon Valley Engineers Accused in Google Espionage Plot

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

A trio of Silicon Valley engineers—two sisters and a husband—are accused of orchestrating a daring theft of Google's confidential tech secrets, with some data allegedly making its way to Iran. The case exposes new vulnerabilities in the tech industry's fight against insider threats.

#Silicon Valley | #trade secrets | #insider espionage

Google Engineers Accused of Smuggling Trade Secrets to Iran | Netcrook

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Middle-East

Federal prosecutors have indicted two former Google engineers and an accomplice for allegedly stealing sensitive trade secrets related to Google's Tensor processor and funneling them to unauthorized locations, including Iran. The case exposes the insider risks facing Silicon Valley's tech giants.

#Google Espionage | #Trade Secrets | #Iran

Google Engineer Convicted: How AI Espionage Fueled U.S.-China Tech Rivalry

31 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

A dramatic courtroom showdown reveals how a Google insider stole thousands of pages of AI secrets for China, highlighting the growing threat of economic espionage in the race for technological supremacy.

#AI Espionage | #Trade Secrets | #Insider Threats

Silicon Valley AI Heist: Ex-Google Engineer Stole 2,000 Secrets for China

30 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Asia

Linwei Ding, a former Google engineer, faces decades in prison after being convicted for stealing over 2,000 AI trade secrets to launch a Chinese startup—highlighting the intense global battle for technological supremacy.

#AI Espionage | #Silicon Valley | #Trade Secrets

Data Act vs. Trade Secrets: The New Battle for Digital Control

28 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Europe

The EU Data Act is reshaping the digital landscape, forcing businesses to navigate new data-sharing obligations while protecting trade secrets. Discover the implications for companies and users as technical and analytic cookies remain central in this evolving data economy.

#Data Act | #Trade Secrets | #User Privacy