Tag: privacy
Moscow Court Fines Game Publisher Embracer Group Over Data Localization Refusal
The Moscow court fined Embracer Group, owner of games like Deus Ex and Metro, for refusing to localize Russian user data.
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YouTube Opens AI Deepfake Detection Tool to All Users Over 18
YouTube now allows all users over 18 to use AI-powered tools to identify deepfake videos featuring their likeness on the platform.
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Researchers Repurpose Fiber-Optic Cables to Monitor Nearby Conversations Using Acoustic Sensing
Edinburgh scientists have demonstrated that fiber-optic cables can be adapted to detect and eavesdrop on nearby conversations using distributed acoustic sensing.
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European Parliament Report Highlights VPN Use to Bypass Age Verification Systems
The EU research service flagged VPN technology as a loophole exploited to circumvent age verification controls, urging regulatory action.
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Google Clarifies AI Use in Gmail, Emphasizes Privacy Safeguards
Google confirms Gmail content is not used to train AI models but supports personalized features through context-based analysis.
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OpenAI Updates ChatGPT User Data Policies, Acknowledges New Advertising Role
OpenAI revises ChatGPT’s user data rules in the US, detailing handling and introducing advertising functions on the platform.
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Apple Faces Over 30 Lawsuits Alleging AirTag-Facilitated Stalking
More than 30 individuals have filed separate lawsuits against Apple, claiming AirTags were used to stalk them.
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Meta Ends Partnership with Kenyan Contractor Amid Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Video Privacy Concerns
Meta has quietly terminated its contract with Kenyan firm Sama following reports of sensitive video content reviewed from Ray-Ban smart glasses.
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Elon Musk’s Social Platform Launches Standalone Messaging App XChat for iOS
Elon Musk’s social network introduces XChat, a standalone iOS messaging app featuring end-to-end encryption, secret chats, and integrated AI assistant Grok.
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EU Age Verification App Fails Public Security Tests
The EU’s age verification app was compromised with minimal effort, exposing weaknesses in its security during public testing.
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India Decides Against Mandatory Preinstallation of Aadhaar App on Smartphones
India’s government has dropped plans to require smartphone makers to preinstall the Aadhaar app, responding to industry concerns.
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Dutch Warship Tracked Using an Ordinary Bluetooth Tracker in Security Experiment
Journalists tracked a Dutch naval vessel’s location for a day using a simple Bluetooth tracker, exposing limits in current military security measures.
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