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EU data protection
fromThedrum
7 hours ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
11 hours 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.
EU data protection
fromThedrum
7 hours ago

The future of data, privacy and ethics

Misleading practices in e-commerce, such as false stock availability, are regulated by the European Commission to protect consumers.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
11 hours 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.
#linkedin
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Questions raised about how LinkedIn uses the petabytes of data it collects

LinkedIn users should limit identifiable data exposure and treat the platform as potentially hostile until BrowserGate allegations are verified.
France news
fromwww.dw.com
7 hours ago

Elon Musk skips probe as France investigates X

French prosecutors are investigating X's AI chatbot Grok for its role in spreading child sexual abuse material and Holocaust denial.
#palantir
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Palantir released a 22-point manifesto on X and people are horrified

Palantir's controversial stance on technology and military involvement sparks debate on its moral obligations and the future of the American military-industrial complex.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Technofascism': Critics accuse Palantir of pushing AI war doctrine

Palantir's CEO advocates for using advanced software to enhance US military power and warns of AI weaponization by adversaries.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's manifesto is generating buzz. Read the 22 bullet points.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp emphasizes the tech industry's role in national security and suggests reconsidering conscription in his new book summary.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Palantir released a 22-point manifesto on X and people are horrified

Palantir's controversial stance on technology and military involvement sparks debate on its moral obligations and the future of the American military-industrial complex.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
6 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Technofascism': Critics accuse Palantir of pushing AI war doctrine

Palantir's CEO advocates for using advanced software to enhance US military power and warns of AI weaponization by adversaries.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's manifesto is generating buzz. Read the 22 bullet points.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp emphasizes the tech industry's role in national security and suggests reconsidering conscription in his new book summary.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
Intellectual property law
fromAdExchanger
19 hours ago

Why A 1967 Privacy Law Is Powering A New Wave Of Ad Tech Lawsuits | AdExchanger

CIPA, a 1967 law, has become a significant challenge for ad tech due to its private right of action and potential for high damages.
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
6 hours ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
6 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
4 hours ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
6 hours ago

Chrome Privacy Concerns Rise as Expert Warns of Fingerprinting Risks

Browser fingerprinting poses significant privacy risks in Chrome, with at least thirty techniques currently in use to track users without consent.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
6 days ago

What Is the Point of California's Privacy Laws if Big Tech Ignores Them? | KQED

Google's non-compliance with the Global Privacy Control opt-out signal is evident in network traffic.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
5 hours ago

CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

iLearning Engines allegedly faked customer relationships and revenues, leading to significant fraud charges against its CEO and CFO.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
5 hours ago

The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era's 'Open Redirect' Moment

The Model Context Protocol has a design flaw that enables AI supply chain attacks, posing a significant security risk to enterprise AI systems.
#meta
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago
Law

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
1 week ago

Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta engineer is under investigation for extracting 30,000 private Facebook photos by bypassing security checks.
fromEngadget
1 week ago
EU data protection

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
6 days ago

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
8 hours ago

Op-ed | A jury told Meta its platforms harm children. Here's what New York parents need to know. | amNewYork

Meta was ordered to pay $375 million for harming children's mental health and failing to prevent child exploitation.
Law
fromBBC News
1 week ago

Meta pulls Facebook ads for social media addiction clients

Meta faces significant legal challenges over child safety and social media addiction lawsuits in the US.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Apps
1 week ago

Former Meta engineer probed over 30,000 private Facebook photos

A former Meta engineer is under investigation for extracting 30,000 private Facebook photos by bypassing security checks.
EU data protection
fromEngadget
1 week ago

UK Meta employee reportedly downloaded 30,000 private photos from Facebook users

A former Meta employee is under investigation for illicitly downloading 30,000 private photos from Facebook using software to bypass security.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
6 days ago

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.
#google
Media industry
fromDailywire
1 day ago

Google Is Using Its Monopolistic Playbook To Take Over Your TV

Google is expanding its dominance in television through YouTube TV, employing monopolistic ad practices and significantly increasing subscription costs.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
Media industry
fromDailywire
1 day ago

Google Is Using Its Monopolistic Playbook To Take Over Your TV

Google is expanding its dominance in television through YouTube TV, employing monopolistic ad practices and significantly increasing subscription costs.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Google is now targeting bad ads over bad actors | TechCrunch

Google blocked 8.3 billion ads in 2025, utilizing AI to enhance detection while suspending fewer advertiser accounts than expected.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Privacy advocates want Google to stop handing consumer data over to ICE

Google is being investigated for allegedly failing to notify users before disclosing their data to law enforcement.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
1 hour 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.
Philosophy
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Palantir posted a manifesto that reads like the ramblings of a comic book villain

Silicon Valley has a moral obligation to contribute to national defense and address the limitations of technology in society.
fromThe New Yorker
14 hours ago

When Your Digital Life Vanishes

A broken phone or corrupted drive can mean the loss of work, evidence, art, or the last traces of the dead. But sometimes data-recovery experts can summon lost files from the void.
Digital life
UX design
fromMedium
2 hours ago

The web trained AI to deceive. Now designers have to untrain it.

LLMs replicate UX dark patterns from the web, leading to deceptive design practices in generated content.
fromThe Verge
2 hours ago

Read Tim Cook's letter to the Apple world as he departs as CEO

In every one of those emails I feel the beating heart of our shared humanity. I feel a sense of deepening obligation to work harder and push further.
Apple
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
9 hours ago

Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
4 hours ago

Garda's address and school which his children attend posted online during fuel protests, GRA conference hears

Gardaí face threats and doxing, impacting their safety and confidence in policing.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
7 hours ago

BBC Report Finds Signs of Insider Trading' Based on Trump's Posts

Illegal insider trading signs linked to Trump's announcements show potential market manipulation, but prosecution likelihood remains low.
#sam-altman
SOMA, SF
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How a fiery attack on Sam Altman's home unfolded

A man attacked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home with a molotov cocktail, leading to his arrest and charges related to attempted arson and murder.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman's "unconstrained" relationship with the truth

Ronan Farrow's reporting reveals complexities in Sam Altman's character and the rapid rise of OpenAI under his leadership.
SOMA, SF
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How a fiery attack on Sam Altman's home unfolded

A man attacked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home with a molotov cocktail, leading to his arrest and charges related to attempted arson and murder.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Ronan Farrow on Sam Altman's "unconstrained" relationship with the truth

Ronan Farrow's reporting reveals complexities in Sam Altman's character and the rapid rise of OpenAI under his leadership.
fromThe Washington Post
2 days ago

Inside a growing movement warning AI could turn on humanity

"That requires a bunch of people to go take things that folks here are figuring out and [explain them] to the rest of the world," said Jeffrey Ladish, emphasizing the need for effective communication about AI risks.
US news
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Palestinians Battle the Algorithms of Israeli Censorship and Surveillance

The Palestinian internet digitally encapsulates the contradictions of anti-colonial resistance in the neoliberal era, serving as both an instrument for collective interconnection and a site of suppression.
World news
#ai
fromNature
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

No humans allowed: scientific AI agents get their own social network

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

OpenAI's policy chief says AI companies 'need to do a much better job' talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks | Fortune

AI's impact on labor is polarizing, with increasing backlash and violence against proponents of the technology.
Data science
fromTECHBOOK
18 hours ago

Google Search Spreads Millions of Misinformation Pieces Every Hour

Google's AI search summaries have a 91% accuracy rate, but this still results in significant misinformation.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 day ago

No humans allowed: scientific AI agents get their own social network

Agent4Science is a social network for AI agents to discuss research papers without human participation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

OpenAI's policy chief says AI companies 'need to do a much better job' talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks | Fortune

AI's impact on labor is polarizing, with increasing backlash and violence against proponents of the technology.
#facebook
Social media marketing
fromBGR
1 week ago

Here's How Facebook Decides What Ads To Show You (And How To Change Them) - BGR

Facebook collects user data to personalize ads based on activity and interests.
Social media marketing
fromBGR
1 week ago

Here's How Facebook Decides What Ads To Show You (And How To Change Them) - BGR

Facebook collects user data to personalize ads based on activity and interests.
US politics
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
2 days ago

Judge sides with plaintiffs in case against online ICE trackers

A judge granted a preliminary injunction allowing a Facebook group to continue monitoring ICE activities, citing First Amendment rights against government suppression.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

A New Kind of Scandal Is Growing Online. It's Ruining Careers-and Aimed at the Wrong Target.

A.I. detection controversies highlight concerns over authorship and the impact of technology on writing.
Privacy technologies
fromMissouri Independent
1 hour ago

Missouri House forges ahead with bill targeting AI deepfakes and youth social media use * Missouri Independent

Missouri legislation aims to protect residents from AI-related harms with strict penalties and age verification for social media use.
#elon-musk
France news
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Elon Musk is summoned to Paris over allegations of child sexual abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to the social media platform X.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over alleged child abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned in Paris for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to X, including child abuse material and deepfake content.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
17 hours ago

France summons Elon Musk over X probe

Elon Musk has been summoned for a voluntary interview in Paris regarding allegations against his platform X's algorithm and AI chatbot Grok.
France news
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe

Elon Musk faces a voluntary interview with French authorities regarding X's involvement in non-consensual deepfake imagery and other suspected offences.
France news
fromFortune
8 hours ago

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over X's alleged "complicity" in spreading child abuse materials | Fortune

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned in Paris for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to the social media platform X.
France news
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Elon Musk is summoned to Paris over allegations of child sexual abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to the social media platform X.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over alleged child abuse images on X

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned in Paris for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to X, including child abuse material and deepfake content.
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
17 hours ago

France summons Elon Musk over X probe

Elon Musk has been summoned for a voluntary interview in Paris regarding allegations against his platform X's algorithm and AI chatbot Grok.
France news
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Elon Musk summoned by French prosecutors amid ongoing X probe

Elon Musk faces a voluntary interview with French authorities regarding X's involvement in non-consensual deepfake imagery and other suspected offences.
France news
fromFortune
8 hours ago

French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over X's alleged "complicity" in spreading child abuse materials | Fortune

Elon Musk and Linda Yaccarino are summoned in Paris for interviews regarding misconduct allegations related to the social media platform X.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

App host Vercel confirms security incident, says customer data was stolen via breach at Context AI | TechCrunch

Vercel experienced a data breach due to a compromised employee account linked to Context AI, exposing customer credentials.
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

British Lawmaker Caught Using AI-Generated Image of Fake, Deformed Supporters

Many of the supposed supporters in the image had deformed and warped faces, including several whose eyes appeared to be missing. Instead of hands, the supporters were pictured with bizarre, deformed sausage fingers, holding Reform UK signs with nonsensical text.
UK politics
Media industry
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The stigma around AI in journalism may be easing, but trust is still fragile

There is a growing acceptance of AI in journalism, despite initial reluctance and a recent controversy over AI-generated content.
Social media marketing
fromAdExchanger
4 days ago

Rewards App Faces Data Broker Accusations; Apple Loves Advertising, Apparently | AdExchanger

Freecash faced allegations of extracting sensitive user data while promoting itself as a rewards app, leading to its removal from the App Store.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
Privacy technologies
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Madison Square Garden Reportedly Used Facial Recognition to Stalk Trans Woman For Two Years

AI-integrated cameras in venues like Madison Square Garden are used for extensive surveillance, including targeting individuals like critics and fans.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
fromFortune
5 days ago

The Sam Altman attack is putting two anti-AI groups under scrutiny-but the story is more complicated | Fortune

Pause AI, founded in Utrecht, Netherlands in May 2023 by Joep Meindertsma, aims to halt what it calls 'dangerous frontier AI' and staged its first protest outside Microsoft's lobbying office in Brussels.
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Meta
6 days ago

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is building a photorealistic, AI-powered version of Mark Zuckerberg that can interact with employees in his place, trained on Zuckerberg's mannerisms, tone, and publicly available statements.
Social media marketing
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Social media executives are meeting with UK leaders to discuss children's online safety and responsibilities of tech companies.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Death of an AI Whistleblower

Suchir Balaji, a whistleblower against OpenAI, claimed the company violated copyright laws by using vast amounts of internet data for its AI models.
Artificial intelligence
fromDigital Trends
2 days ago

AI is entering the Skynet debate moment in the social media hype circles

AI doom influencers are reshaping public and policymaker perceptions of artificial intelligence, emphasizing potential risks and worst-case scenarios.
Privacy technologies
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

438 Experts Said Age Verification Is Dangerous. Legislators Are Moving Forward With It Anyway. - Above the Law

Age verification mandates for the internet are technically flawed, threaten privacy, and may cause more harm than good, according to 438 researchers from 32 countries.
Privacy professionals
fromExtremeTech
4 days ago

Google, Microsoft, and Meta Ignore Your Ad Tracking Opt-Outs, Audit Reveals

Google, Microsoft, and Meta track users' browsing habits despite opt-out requests, violating privacy regulations.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Social media marketing
fromHer Campus
1 week ago

They Knew, They Didn't Care, & We Are All Paying For It

Social media platforms like Instagram have been found liable for mental health damage to young users, with internal documents revealing harmful strategies targeting teens.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
2 weeks ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

The AI backlash was always going to come - what nobody predicted was that it would come first from the generation born into the technology - Silicon Canals

Gen Z is increasingly skeptical of AI, with a significant drop in excitement and rising concerns about its impact on their work and creativity.
Privacy professionals
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Anthropic will ask Claude users to verify their identities 'for a few use cases'

Anthropic is implementing identity verification for certain capabilities on Claude, requiring users to provide a government-issued ID and a selfie.
France news
fromEngadget
2 days ago

DOJ refuses to help French authorities in criminal probe of X

The US Department of Justice supports X amid a French criminal investigation, claiming it aims to regulate the platform's activities unjustly.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

There Are Signs of a Massive AI Backlash

Public outrage against the tech industry's AI focus is escalating, leading to protests and political backlash against data centers and AI development.
Privacy technologies
fromPetaPixel
4 days ago

Apple and Google Direct Users to AI 'Nudify' Apps: Report

Apple and Google facilitate access to nudify apps that create deepfake nude images despite policies against nonconsensual sexualized content.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
Privacy technologies
fromGadgets 360
4 days ago

Over 75 Privacy Orgs Urge Meta to Not Develop Facial Recognition Feature

Meta's development of AI-powered facial recognition for smart glasses has sparked privacy concerns, prompting 77 organizations to urge its halt.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

TV tonight: inside Facebook and Meta with ex-staff and whistleblowers

Social media algorithms profit from divisiveness and hate, with former Meta researchers exposing how platforms have prioritized engagement over user safety.
Digital life
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Meta isn't setting its Oversight Board free just yet

The Oversight Board has taken steps to formalize its long-contemplated desire to work with other companies, but Meta has thus far declined to move forward with that process.
Artificial intelligence
#openai
fromFuturism
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Attacks on Sam Altman's home are extreme. But the AI backlash is going mainstream | Fortune

OpenAI faces increasing public concern and backlash over AI's societal impacts, highlighted by recent violent incidents involving its CEO.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Woman Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Unleashed a Vicious Stalker Against Her and Did Nothing When She Begged for Help

A woman sued OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT exacerbated her stalker's delusions and that the company failed to intervene despite her pleas for help.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Attacks on Sam Altman's home are extreme. But the AI backlash is going mainstream | Fortune

OpenAI faces increasing public concern and backlash over AI's societal impacts, highlighted by recent violent incidents involving its CEO.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

I helped build Facebook and saw it go wrong. AI is headed the same way | Fortune

Public control of AI is essential to ensure it serves the public interest and reflects democratic values.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
2 weeks ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Facebook AI Slop Has Grown So Dark That You May Not Be Prepared

Now, thanks to the advent of accessible text-to-video generators, which can cough up footage from a simple text prompt, the situation on Facebookand other Meta platforms is turning from dire to disastrous. A quick perusal of the r/FacebookAIslop subreddit reveals the macabre underbelly of the AI slop world, once again highlighting how social media feeds have turned from posts created by our friends and family into an endless parade of mind-numbing drek.
Social media marketing
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