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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Met investigates hundreds of officers after using Palantir AI tool

The Metropolitan police are investigating hundreds of officers using AI to uncover misconduct, resulting in arrests for serious offenses including corruption and sexual assault.
#meta
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fromFOX 5 DC
3 days ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
fromFuturism
3 days ago
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Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

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fromEngadget
3 days ago

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is being sued for allegedly prioritizing profits over user safety by allowing scam ads on its platforms.
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
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fromFOX 5 DC
3 days ago

Meta profited billions from scam ads while misleading users: lawsuit

Meta is accused of profiting from scam ads on Facebook and Instagram while misleading users about its efforts to combat them.
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fromFuturism
3 days ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

Meta has misled users about scam ads on Facebook and Instagram, lawsuit says

Meta is being sued for allegedly prioritizing profits over user safety by allowing scam ads on its platforms.
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

Meta Is Sued Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram

Consumer Federation of America sues Meta for allowing fraudulent ads on its platforms, violating DC consumer protection laws.
#palantir
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fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts

Palantir's manifesto, led by CEO Alex Karp, has sparked controversy with its views on culture, national service, and AI weapons.
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fromArs Technica
7 hours ago

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Palantir employees express deep concerns over the company's role in immigration enforcement and its alignment with the Trump administration.
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fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes | TechCrunch

Palantir has assisted the IRS in investigating financial crimes, receiving $130 million since 2018 for its data analysis software.
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

Palantir's Employees Are in Crisis

Palantir faces backlash for its role in controversial government actions, leading to employee concerns about its ethical implications.
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir employees are increasingly concerned about the company's role in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.
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fromwww.bbc.com
16 hours ago

The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts

Palantir's manifesto, led by CEO Alex Karp, has sparked controversy with its views on culture, national service, and AI weapons.
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fromArs Technica
7 hours ago

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Palantir employees express deep concerns over the company's role in immigration enforcement and its alignment with the Trump administration.
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fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

Palantir is reportedly helping the IRS investigate financial crimes | TechCrunch

Palantir has assisted the IRS in investigating financial crimes, receiving $130 million since 2018 for its data analysis software.
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fromFuturism
1 day ago

Palantir's Employees Are in Crisis

Palantir faces backlash for its role in controversial government actions, leading to employee concerns about its ethical implications.
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fromWIRED
2 days ago

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir employees are increasingly concerned about the company's role in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.
#data-privacy
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
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A new Republican privacy bill could be 'worse than no standard at all'

fromNextgov.com
20 hours ago
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Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

fromAdExchanger
3 days ago
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Think You're Not A Data Broker? California's Delete Act Might Say Otherwise | AdExchanger

California's data broker registration requirements mandate businesses to register and comply with consumer data deletion requests or face significant penalties.
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fromZDNET
5 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
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fromThe Verge
1 day ago

A new Republican privacy bill could be 'worse than no standard at all'

Congress is attempting to pass a national data privacy law that may weaken protections in some states while strengthening them in others.
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fromNextgov.com
20 hours ago

Tech bills of the week: Creating data privacy standards; Securing critical infrastructure from drones; and more

Republican lawmakers introduced two data privacy bills focusing on consumer control and national standards for data management.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Rental platform unnecessarily collected the data of millions of Australians, privacy commissioner finds

Excessive data collection by rental platforms increases tenant vulnerability, prompting calls for reduced personal information requirements.
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fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Think You're Not A Data Broker? California's Delete Act Might Say Otherwise | AdExchanger

California's data broker registration requirements mandate businesses to register and comply with consumer data deletion requests or face significant penalties.
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fromZDNET
5 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
#privacy
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fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act to create a national privacy standard that preempts state laws, targeting large data-handling companies.
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fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
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fromAdExchanger
1 day ago

Does The New Federal Data Privacy Bill Have A Snowball's Chance Of Passing? | AdExchanger

House Republicans introduced the SECURE Data Act to create a national privacy standard that preempts state laws, targeting large data-handling companies.
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fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

"In this case, a few bad apples have taken those data off the platform and they have listed the data for sale," Sir Rory told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
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fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Another spyware maker caught distributing fake Android snooping apps | TechCrunch

Morpheus, a new malware identified by Osservatorio Nessuno, masquerades as a phone updating app and is capable of stealing a broad range of data from an intended target's device.
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fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

Why are top university websites serving porn? It comes down to shoddy housekeeping.

Universities often neglect DNS record maintenance, leading to hijacked subdomains that can appear in search results.
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fromTheregister
1 day ago

ShinyHunters claim they have cruise giant Carnival's booty

Carnival Corporation faces a significant data breach involving 7.5 million email addresses linked to its Mariner Society loyalty program.
#cybersecurity
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fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

NASA Employees Duped in Chinese Phishing Scheme Targeting U.S. Defense Software

A Chinese national impersonated U.S. researchers to obtain sensitive information from NASA and other entities, violating export control laws.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.
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fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims | TechCrunch

Unauthorized users accessed Mythos, a cybersecurity tool by Anthropic, through a third-party vendor, raising concerns about its potential misuse.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

NASA Employees Duped in Chinese Phishing Scheme Targeting U.S. Defense Software

A Chinese national impersonated U.S. researchers to obtain sensitive information from NASA and other entities, violating export control laws.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Crook claims to leak 'video surveillance footage' of firms

Be Prime confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving alleged access to its surveillance footage and client data by a criminal hacker.
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fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic's exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims | TechCrunch

Unauthorized users accessed Mythos, a cybersecurity tool by Anthropic, through a third-party vendor, raising concerns about its potential misuse.
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fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Man with @ihackedthegovernment Instagram account tells judge, "I made a mistake"

Moore accessed the Supreme Court's filing system and other accounts using stolen credentials, publicly posting sensitive personal information of individuals online.
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fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Hidden Passenger? How Taboola Routes Logged-In Banking Sessions to Temu

A bank's Taboola pixel redirected users to a Temu tracking endpoint without consent or security controls detecting the violation.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

How the government is ramping up mass surveillance with AI-driven tech

Surveillance capitalism collects extensive personal data through various devices and technologies, often without user consent or effective opt-out options.
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fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Caesars sued over 2026 data breach claims

Caesars Entertainment faces a class action lawsuit for failing to protect customer data during a second cyber incident after a previous breach in 2023.
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fromYahoo Finance
1 day ago

Exclusive-SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access

xAI's creation of abusive imagery may lead to market access loss, as warned by SpaceX in a regulatory filing.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident | TechCrunch

Delve faces multiple allegations and security incidents, leading to loss of customers and damaged reputation.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

Lowe's faces pressure to cut ties with Flock Safety as AI surveillance data raises serious privacy concerns

Lowe's faces pressure to end its partnership with Flock Safety due to concerns over mass surveillance and its implications for civil liberties.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Criminal gangs profiting as child sexual abuse websites double, experts say

The number of commercial child sexual abuse websites has doubled in a year, highlighting a significant increase in online exploitation by criminal gangs.
#jetblue
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

One viral JetBlue blunder has customers convinced it uses surveillance pricing to upcharge on flights

JetBlue's social media response raised concerns about surveillance pricing, leading to a potential class action lawsuit.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

JetBlue told a grieving customer to clear his cookies after a $230 price hike-then deleted the evidence | Fortune

JetBlue faced backlash for suggesting users clear browser data to avoid fare increases, clarifying that prices are based on real-time availability, not personal data.
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fromFast Company
1 day ago

One viral JetBlue blunder has customers convinced it uses surveillance pricing to upcharge on flights

JetBlue's social media response raised concerns about surveillance pricing, leading to a potential class action lawsuit.
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fromFortune
4 days ago

JetBlue told a grieving customer to clear his cookies after a $230 price hike-then deleted the evidence | Fortune

JetBlue faced backlash for suggesting users clear browser data to avoid fare increases, clarifying that prices are based on real-time availability, not personal data.
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fromAxios
2 days ago

U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

China-based actors are using proxy accounts to exploit U.S. AI models and extract proprietary information.
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fromReadWrite
2 days ago

Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trading in New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order prohibiting state workers from using confidential information for profit in prediction markets.
#data-breach
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
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Cosmetics giant Rituals confirms data breach of customer membership records | TechCrunch

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fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Amtrak Data Breach Exposes 2.1M Records, Reports Suggest Larger Leak

Amtrak customers face data exposure due to a breach affecting millions of records, including personal and travel-related information.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
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fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Dutch ecommerce site Bol.com investigates claims of a data breach

A dataset of approximately 400,000 customer records from Bol.com is allegedly for sale, raising concerns about a potential data breach.
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fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Luxury Cosmetics Giant Rituals Discloses Data Breach

Rituals experienced a data breach affecting My Rituals members' personal information, but no passwords or payment details were compromised.
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fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Cosmetics giant Rituals confirms data breach of customer membership records | TechCrunch

Rituals confirmed a data breach affecting customers' personal information after hackers stole data from its membership database.
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fromFast Company
4 days ago

Lovable left AI prompts and user data exposed, one researcher found

Lovable's platform exposed users' private data, including chat histories and source code, to other users due to a significant data breach.
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fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Amtrak Data Breach Exposes 2.1M Records, Reports Suggest Larger Leak

Amtrak customers face data exposure due to a breach affecting millions of records, including personal and travel-related information.
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fromTheregister
4 days ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
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fromTechzine Global
5 days ago

Dutch ecommerce site Bol.com investigates claims of a data breach

A dataset of approximately 400,000 customer records from Bol.com is allegedly for sale, raising concerns about a potential data breach.
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fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: The ambitious and alarming proposal fix to TV and streaming's identity crisis

Identity Infrastructure 2.0 aims to improve identity mechanisms in TV and streaming but raises significant privacy concerns for viewers.
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fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people's phones | TechCrunch

More than half of the world's governments now have access to commercial spyware, increasing risks for citizens and critical infrastructure.
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fromTheregister
3 days ago

Linux may get exemption from Colorado age-check bill

OS-level age checks for open source systems raise concerns, but proposed exemptions in Colorado may set a precedent amid potential federal legislation.
#ofcom
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fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Pope's Warnings About AI Were AI-Generated, a Detection Tool Claims

AI-generated content is increasingly prevalent online, raising concerns about authenticity and responsibility in personal disputes.
#ai-ethics
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Clarifai deletes 3 million photos that OkCupid provided to train facial recognition AI, report says | TechCrunch

Clarifai deleted 3 million photos from OkCupid used for AI training after FTC investigation revealed privacy violations.
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Clarifai deletes 3 million photos that OkCupid provided to train facial recognition AI, report says | TechCrunch

Clarifai deleted 3 million photos from OkCupid used for AI training after FTC investigation revealed privacy violations.
fromTheregister
2 days ago

GitHub CLI begins collecting client-side user telemetry

As agentic adoption of GitHub CLI grows, our team needs visibility into how features are being used in practice. We use this data to prioritize our work and evaluate whether features are meeting real user needs.
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fromMail Online
4 days ago

Alarm over new coffee chain invading the US and secret of $1.99 brew

Luckin Coffee's digital payment policy raises concerns about potential data sharing with the Chinese government, posing risks to American consumers.
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

AI company deletes the 3 million OKCupid photos it used for facial recognition training

Clarifai deleted 3 million profile photos from OkCupid after a settlement with the FTC for violating privacy policies.
#fisa
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without reforms.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
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fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without reforms.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance | TechCrunch

Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance, is set to expire, with lawmakers divided on extending it without changes to protect privacy rights.
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fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Woman says chatbot pushed her son to suicide and these 'guardrails' are crucial

Legislation is proposed to regulate companion chatbots to protect minors from potential harm, requiring risk assessments and crisis resource referrals.
#openai
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Florida probes ChatGPT role in mass shooting. OpenAI says bot "not responsible."

OpenAI is cooperating with authorities investigating a mass shooting linked to a ChatGPT account, emphasizing it did not promote illegal actions.
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

Florida AG opens criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT

Florida's Attorney General has initiated a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT related to a mass shooting incident at Florida State University.
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fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Florida probes ChatGPT role in mass shooting. OpenAI says bot "not responsible."

OpenAI is cooperating with authorities investigating a mass shooting linked to a ChatGPT account, emphasizing it did not promote illegal actions.
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fromEngadget
3 days ago

Florida AG opens criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT

Florida's Attorney General has initiated a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT related to a mass shooting incident at Florida State University.
#surveillance
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fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman's movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second

Jim Dolan's security allegedly used surveillance to track a transgender woman and others at Madison Square Garden and other venues since 2018.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Madison Square Garden security allegedly tracked a trans woman's movements, including bathroom breaks, down to the second

Jim Dolan's security allegedly used surveillance to track a transgender woman and others at Madison Square Garden and other venues since 2018.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

British universities paid security firm to spy' on pro-Palestine students

Twelve British universities paid a firm led by ex-military officials to monitor student protests and academics, particularly those supporting Palestine.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US Congress extends controversial surveillance power under FISA for 10 days

The US Congress has temporarily extended a controversial surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to collect foreign data, including interactions with US citizens.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
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fromWIRED
1 week ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
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fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

They Built a Legendary Privacy Tool. Now They're Sworn Enemies

GrapheneOS is highly regarded for mobile security, but its creator, Daniel Micay, has a controversial and enigmatic reputation within the cybersecurity community.
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fromKotaku
4 days ago

MindsEye Developer Under Fire From Employees For Surveillance Software

Employees of Build a Rocket Boy are suing for installing invasive surveillance software without consent and mishandling redundancy processes.
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fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Lawyers Using ChatGPT: Let's Be Careful - Above the Law

Legal professionals risk client confidentiality by using GenAI tools without considering the potential exposure of sensitive information.
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fromMail Online
5 days ago

CrunchyRoll users slammed with lawsuit as millions of users exposed

Crunchyroll faces a class-action lawsuit after a data breach exposed personal information of 6.8 million users due to inadequate data security.
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fromHoodline
5 days ago

Brooklyn ShopRite's Biometric Notice Raises Shopper Concern

ShopRite may collect biometric data, raising privacy concerns among shoppers about surveillance and data handling practices.
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Half of the 6 Million Internet-Facing FTP Servers Lack Encryption

Approximately 6 million internet-accessible systems are using FTP today, and almost half of them do not use encryption, exposing enterprises and end users to avoidable risks.
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#hacking
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fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

British Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in the US

Tyler Robert Buchanan pleaded guilty to conspiracy for hacking and stealing over $8 million in cryptocurrency from multiple companies.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
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fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

British Scattered Spider Hacker Pleads Guilty in the US

Tyler Robert Buchanan pleaded guilty to conspiracy for hacking and stealing over $8 million in cryptocurrency from multiple companies.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

How to hide your sensitive info (for real) when using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots

Chatbots can be useful for summarizing complex information, but sensitive data must be properly redacted to ensure privacy.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Atlassian to train AI on user data unless law or cash say no

Atlassian will seek to collect two types of data from its 300,000 global customers: metadata and in-app data from Jira, Confluence, and its other cloud products, which will then be fed into the company's models.
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fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

India drops proposal to make smartphone brands pre-install unique ID app Aadhaar on their devices

The Indian government has rejected a proposal to mandate pre-installation of the Aadhaar app on smartphones due to security and cost concerns.
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fromGeeky Gadgets
1 week ago

Why ChatGPT is Suddenly Collecting 70% More of Your Personal Data

Data collection by AI chatbots has surged, raising significant privacy concerns as 70% now gather user location data, up from 40% last year.
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fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Trump wants trans health records, but California is trying to stop him - LGBTQ Nation

California Assembly passed a bill to protect patient privacy against out-of-state subpoenas for medical records related to gender-affirming and reproductive care.
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fromFortune
1 week ago

As a small business owner, I never expected to pay $100,000 protecting my business from ransomware | Fortune

Ransomware attacks can severely impact small businesses, leading to significant recovery costs despite having cyber insurance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Child victims of online sexual abuse in UK inadequately protected, review finds

Child victims of online sexual abuse face increased risks due to police forces' inability to manage rising cases and inadequate protective measures.
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fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing' | CBC News

The federal NDP motion to ban surveillance pricing was voted down, allowing businesses to use personal data for dynamic pricing.
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