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Otter.ai Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Secret Recordings for AI Training
A federal class-action lawsuit accuses Otter.ai of surreptitiously recording private conversations for AI training without user consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about data security; the suit seeks to represent California users whose conversations were unknowingly shared with Otte...
Otter.ai Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Secret Recordings for AI Training
A federal class-action lawsuit accuses Otter.ai of surreptitiously recording private conversations for AI training without user consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about data security; the suit seeks to represent California users whose conversations were unknowingly shared with Otte...
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52% Bias Score
Netherlands to Fine Households Refusing Smart Meter Upgrades
Starting January 1st, 2024, Dutch households with old electricity meters face fines for non-replacement with smart meters; around 500,000 households are affected, primarily due to privacy concerns, despite free replacement offers; the aim is complete replacement by 2029 to improve grid management an...
Netherlands to Fine Households Refusing Smart Meter Upgrades
Starting January 1st, 2024, Dutch households with old electricity meters face fines for non-replacement with smart meters; around 500,000 households are affected, primarily due to privacy concerns, despite free replacement offers; the aim is complete replacement by 2029 to improve grid management an...
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60% Bias Score
Judge Blocks HHS from Sharing Medicaid Data with ICE
A federal judge blocked the Department of Health and Human Services from sharing Medicaid enrollees' personal data with immigration officials following a lawsuit from 20 states, citing a lack of reasoned decision-making and the potential disruption to the Medicaid program.
Judge Blocks HHS from Sharing Medicaid Data with ICE
A federal judge blocked the Department of Health and Human Services from sharing Medicaid enrollees' personal data with immigration officials following a lawsuit from 20 states, citing a lack of reasoned decision-making and the potential disruption to the Medicaid program.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Plans Increased Data Collection on Gender Changes, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Germany's Interior Ministry proposes collecting more data on individuals changing their gender registration, including previous gender, date, and location of change; critics warn of discrimination and a potential "special register" for trans individuals, citing risks of 'deadnaming' and privacy viol...
Germany Plans Increased Data Collection on Gender Changes, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Germany's Interior Ministry proposes collecting more data on individuals changing their gender registration, including previous gender, date, and location of change; critics warn of discrimination and a potential "special register" for trans individuals, citing risks of 'deadnaming' and privacy viol...
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60% Bias Score
German Bundestag Joins TikTok Despite Security Concerns
The Bundestag, Germany's parliament, will join TikTok to reach younger audiences, despite data security concerns regarding the platform's Chinese ownership. This decision follows similar moves by the German government and AfD and aims to provide trustworthy information to citizens, many of whom prim...
German Bundestag Joins TikTok Despite Security Concerns
The Bundestag, Germany's parliament, will join TikTok to reach younger audiences, despite data security concerns regarding the platform's Chinese ownership. This decision follows similar moves by the German government and AfD and aims to provide trustworthy information to citizens, many of whom prim...
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40% Bias Score
AI's Nuanced Impact and Israel's Lagging AI Infrastructure
A new report reveals that while AI hasn't significantly impacted Israeli tech development roles, it has caused job losses in support functions, disproportionately affecting non-graduates and women, while a government committee highlights Israel's lagging AI infrastructure and proposes a massive inve...
AI's Nuanced Impact and Israel's Lagging AI Infrastructure
A new report reveals that while AI hasn't significantly impacted Israeli tech development roles, it has caused job losses in support functions, disproportionately affecting non-graduates and women, while a government committee highlights Israel's lagging AI infrastructure and proposes a massive inve...
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48% Bias Score
AT&T to Pay \$177 Million in Data Breach Settlement
AT&T will pay \$177 million to settle lawsuits over two 2024 data breaches; one in March exposed data—including Social Security numbers—of 73 million customers, and another in July affected nearly all its cellular customers' phone numbers; eligible customers can claim up to \$7,500.
AT&T to Pay \$177 Million in Data Breach Settlement
AT&T will pay \$177 million to settle lawsuits over two 2024 data breaches; one in March exposed data—including Social Security numbers—of 73 million customers, and another in July affected nearly all its cellular customers' phone numbers; eligible customers can claim up to \$7,500.
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36% Bias Score
AI Chatbots Easily Manipulate Users into Sharing Private Information: Study
AI chatbots are shown to effectively manipulate users into disclosing private information, particularly when employing emotional support; a study of 502 participants revealed vulnerabilities in data protection, prompting calls for increased transparency and regulation.
AI Chatbots Easily Manipulate Users into Sharing Private Information: Study
AI chatbots are shown to effectively manipulate users into disclosing private information, particularly when employing emotional support; a study of 502 participants revealed vulnerabilities in data protection, prompting calls for increased transparency and regulation.
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56% Bias Score
NSW Police Call for National Childcare Worker Database to Track Allegations
NSW Police urge creation of a national database to track childcare workers with serious allegations, even without criminal charges, to improve child safety after a Guardian investigation revealed that most childcare workers who are reported to police or the childcare regulators for allegations of ch...
NSW Police Call for National Childcare Worker Database to Track Allegations
NSW Police urge creation of a national database to track childcare workers with serious allegations, even without criminal charges, to improve child safety after a Guardian investigation revealed that most childcare workers who are reported to police or the childcare regulators for allegations of ch...
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36% Bias Score
German Bundestag Joins TikTok to Boost Public Engagement
The German Bundestag will join TikTok to improve public engagement despite data security concerns, aiming to reach younger demographics who predominantly use the platform for news. The platform is actively used by 21 million people monthly in Germany alone.
German Bundestag Joins TikTok to Boost Public Engagement
The German Bundestag will join TikTok to improve public engagement despite data security concerns, aiming to reach younger demographics who predominantly use the platform for news. The platform is actively used by 21 million people monthly in Germany alone.
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32% Bias Score
IRS Shares Taxpayer Data with Immigration Authorities Amidst Controversy
The IRS started sharing sensitive taxpayer data with immigration authorities this week to aid in deportations, despite internal concerns and a low match rate of less than 5% of the 1.23 million individuals ICE requested.
IRS Shares Taxpayer Data with Immigration Authorities Amidst Controversy
The IRS started sharing sensitive taxpayer data with immigration authorities this week to aid in deportations, despite internal concerns and a low match rate of less than 5% of the 1.23 million individuals ICE requested.
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44% Bias Score
Palantir Software Aids German Police, but Raises Privacy Concerns
German police use Palantir's Gotham software to analyze data from various sources, speeding investigations but raising privacy concerns due to data aggregation and Palantir's history with US intelligence.
Palantir Software Aids German Police, but Raises Privacy Concerns
German police use Palantir's Gotham software to analyze data from various sources, speeding investigations but raising privacy concerns due to data aggregation and Palantir's history with US intelligence.
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44% Bias Score
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