Governments around the world are suddenly very keen on online age verification requirements. In some places, this takes the form […]
Tag: Privacy
Activist charged with felony after giving border agent “duress code” that wiped his phone
In early 2025, Atlanta resident Samuel Tunick was on his way home following a trip abroad. After landing in the […]
Google warns EU’s plans to weaken its monopoly could expose user data
Skip to content The EU wants Google to share search data with competitors and open up AI on Android, but […]
Meta cuts contractors who reported seeing Ray-Ban Meta users have sex
In February, numerous workers from a company that Meta contracted to perform data annotation for Ray-Ban Meta reported viewing sensitive, […]
The hidden cost of Google’s AI defaults and the illusion of choice
Google says it respects user privacy in AI, but the reality is not so black and white. Gemini’s privacy controls […]
Palantir employees are talking about company’s “descent into fascism”
Slack messages, interviews with current and former works paint picture of company in turmoil. “Have you noticed that our caps […]
Apple begins age checks in the UK with latest iOS update
However, some British iPhone owners are concerned about potential security and privacy risks associated with the proliferation of age checks. […]
Newly purchased Vizio TVs now require Walmart accounts to use smart features
A Walmart ads vehicle This week’s announcement shows Walmart further integrating Vizio and looking to more deeply leverage Vizio OS’s […]
90 percent of people don’t trust AI with their data
A new report from Malwarebytes shows that while AI use is becoming increasingly common, 90 percent of respondents say they’re […]
Meta reveals how Advanced Browsing Protection keeps Facebook Messenger users safe
Faced with ever-increasing pressure to protect users online, Meta has published details of some of the techniques used in Facebook […]