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Google Challenges Overly Broad Government Data Request
In early 2024, a US court ordered Google to provide location data of 2,654 users across 13 locations spanning 1,600 acres for nearly two and a half days; Google challenged the order, citing privacy concerns, and the government subsequently withdrew the request.
Google Challenges Overly Broad Government Data Request
In early 2024, a US court ordered Google to provide location data of 2,654 users across 13 locations spanning 1,600 acres for nearly two and a half days; Google challenged the order, citing privacy concerns, and the government subsequently withdrew the request.
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40% Bias Score
Australia's Failing Tech Policy: Inaction on Misinformation, Privacy, and Online Safety
Australia's Albanese government has shown a disappointing track record on tech policy over the past three years, failing to address online misinformation effectively, enacting inadequate privacy reforms, and pushing a teen social media ban despite expert opposition.
Australia's Failing Tech Policy: Inaction on Misinformation, Privacy, and Online Safety
Australia's Albanese government has shown a disappointing track record on tech policy over the past three years, failing to address online misinformation effectively, enacting inadequate privacy reforms, and pushing a teen social media ban despite expert opposition.
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56% Bias Score
Algerian Woman Sues Author Daoud for Unauthorized Use of Life Story in Award-Winning Novel
An Algerian woman is suing French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud in Paris for using her life story in his Goncourt Prize-winning novel "Houris" without consent, demanding €200,000 in compensation; the novel, banned in Algeria, details her survival of an Islamist attack and subsequent psychological trau...
Algerian Woman Sues Author Daoud for Unauthorized Use of Life Story in Award-Winning Novel
An Algerian woman is suing French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud in Paris for using her life story in his Goncourt Prize-winning novel "Houris" without consent, demanding €200,000 in compensation; the novel, banned in Algeria, details her survival of an Islamist attack and subsequent psychological trau...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Authority Warns of AI Chatbot Dangers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority warns of the dangers of AI chatbots for mental health, citing privacy concerns and inadequate responses to distress signals in four example conversations. The EU's AI Act will require disclosure of AI use by mid-2026.
Dutch Authority Warns of AI Chatbot Dangers
The Dutch Data Protection Authority warns of the dangers of AI chatbots for mental health, citing privacy concerns and inadequate responses to distress signals in four example conversations. The EU's AI Act will require disclosure of AI use by mid-2026.
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56% Bias Score
Adtech's Cookie-less Future: Privacy-First Innovation and Industry Collaboration
The phase-out of third-party cookies is prompting adtech companies, like NextRoll, to adopt privacy-centric solutions such as Google's Privacy Sandbox APIs; testing with 20,000 campaigns shows promise for maintaining ad effectiveness while respecting user privacy amidst growing consumer concerns and...
Adtech's Cookie-less Future: Privacy-First Innovation and Industry Collaboration
The phase-out of third-party cookies is prompting adtech companies, like NextRoll, to adopt privacy-centric solutions such as Google's Privacy Sandbox APIs; testing with 20,000 campaigns shows promise for maintaining ad effectiveness while respecting user privacy amidst growing consumer concerns and...
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40% Bias Score
Suburban Surveillance: Ring Doorbells and the Erosion of Privacy and Trust
The article explores the rising use of Ring doorbells and similar surveillance technologies in suburban areas, highlighting concerns about privacy invasion, the normalization of constant monitoring, and the impact on community safety and social trust, citing a Refuge report indicating 72% of women a...
Suburban Surveillance: Ring Doorbells and the Erosion of Privacy and Trust
The article explores the rising use of Ring doorbells and similar surveillance technologies in suburban areas, highlighting concerns about privacy invasion, the normalization of constant monitoring, and the impact on community safety and social trust, citing a Refuge report indicating 72% of women a...
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64% Bias Score
DOGE's Access to IRS Data Sparks Privacy Concerns, Refund Delay Fears
Democratic senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are raising concerns about Elon Musk's cost-cutting group, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), gaining access to sensitive IRS data, potentially delaying tax refunds for millions of Americans and raising privacy concerns.
DOGE's Access to IRS Data Sparks Privacy Concerns, Refund Delay Fears
Democratic senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are raising concerns about Elon Musk's cost-cutting group, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), gaining access to sensitive IRS data, potentially delaying tax refunds for millions of Americans and raising privacy concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Italy Suspends Graphite Spyware Amidst Investigation of Potential Misuse
Italian intelligence and Paragon Solutions suspended Graphite spyware pending investigation after revelations of its use, potentially targeting journalists and activists; fines up to €20 million are possible for misuse.
Italy Suspends Graphite Spyware Amidst Investigation of Potential Misuse
Italian intelligence and Paragon Solutions suspended Graphite spyware pending investigation after revelations of its use, potentially targeting journalists and activists; fines up to €20 million are possible for misuse.
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36% Bias Score
Microsoft's Chrome Campaign Fails, Google's Privacy Update Delayed
Microsoft's attempt to undermine Chrome's market share by highlighting security concerns backfired, while Google's focus is shifting towards improving Chrome's privacy through a new one-click tracking-kill feature, with its actual implementation timeline remaining uncertain.
Microsoft's Chrome Campaign Fails, Google's Privacy Update Delayed
Microsoft's attempt to undermine Chrome's market share by highlighting security concerns backfired, while Google's focus is shifting towards improving Chrome's privacy through a new one-click tracking-kill feature, with its actual implementation timeline remaining uncertain.
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56% Bias Score
AI Chatbots Pose Mental Health Risks, Warns Dutch Authority
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) warns about the mental health risks of AI-powered friendship and therapy chatbots, citing their addictive nature, potentially harmful responses, and lack of transparency. The report highlights the danger of users unknowingly interacting with robots instead of...
AI Chatbots Pose Mental Health Risks, Warns Dutch Authority
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) warns about the mental health risks of AI-powered friendship and therapy chatbots, citing their addictive nature, potentially harmful responses, and lack of transparency. The report highlights the danger of users unknowingly interacting with robots instead of...
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48% Bias Score
Netherlands deploys AI-powered speed cameras to combat phone use while driving
The Netherlands deployed its first "focus flasher," a smart speed camera detecting drivers holding phones, in The Hague on Monday; 50 more are planned, with the first fines expected in April, aiming to tackle the 75% of drivers who violate the handheld phone ban.
Netherlands deploys AI-powered speed cameras to combat phone use while driving
The Netherlands deployed its first "focus flasher," a smart speed camera detecting drivers holding phones, in The Hague on Monday; 50 more are planned, with the first fines expected in April, aiming to tackle the 75% of drivers who violate the handheld phone ban.
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36% Bias Score
Microsoft Secretly Boosts Chrome's Incognito Mode Privacy on Windows
Microsoft secretly improved Chrome's Incognito Mode privacy on Windows 10 and 11 last year by preventing copied content from being saved in the clipboard history, enhancing security for a billion users; this contrasts with other browsers like Safari.
Microsoft Secretly Boosts Chrome's Incognito Mode Privacy on Windows
Microsoft secretly improved Chrome's Incognito Mode privacy on Windows 10 and 11 last year by preventing copied content from being saved in the clipboard history, enhancing security for a billion users; this contrasts with other browsers like Safari.
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36% Bias Score
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