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Maine’s data center revolt will decide who controls the Senate
The environmental impact of AI data centres has become a volatile political issue in Maine's Senate race.
Government & Policy
Data Privacy
Digital India, data laws and tech regulation.
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Senators are looking into 'serious privacy risks' with Meta's AI glasses
US senators are questioning Meta regarding privacy risks associated with its AI-powered glasses.
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General Motors agrees to pay $220 million to settle multi-state data privacy lawsuit
General Motors has agreed to a $220 million settlement to resolve a multi-state data privacy lawsuit.
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The Massive DHS Breach Is Hacktivist Payback for Government Surveillance
A hacker group has exposed the personal information of over 41,000 Department of Homeland Security employees.
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GM reaches $220M settlement over selling drivers’ private data
General Motors has reached a $220 million settlement regarding the sale of drivers' private data.
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GM to pay $220 million to resolve claims it sold driving habits data
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle claims regarding the illegal sale of driver and location data to brokers.
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Meta will now alert parents if teens 'repeatedly' search for self-harm content on Facebook
Meta is introducing alerts for parents when teenagers repeatedly search for self-harm content on Facebook.
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Tech Tips for Parents this Digital Parenting Week
EFF provides guidance for parents to create digital safety plans with their children during Digital Parenting Week.
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Feds Demand Info on Surveillance Pricing From 9 Companies, Including Walmart, Uber, and Delta
The FTC is investigating nine companies, including Uber and Walmart, regarding the use of surveillance data for personalized pricing.
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Bluesky blocks links to leaked DHS employee data as government seeks takedowns
Bluesky has blocked links to leaked Department of Homeland Security employee data.
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Hackers leaked details of more than 41,000 Homeland Security personnel
A hacktivist group has leaked personal information belonging to over 41,000 Homeland Security personnel.
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Bluesky Is Blocking Links to a Major Leak of DHS Employee Records
Bluesky is blocking links to a leaked archive containing the personal contact information of 41,000 DHS employees.
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Peptide peddlers cheer as RFK Jr. unilaterally grants access, overruling FDA
Health Secretary RFK Jr. issued a new rule allowing specialty pharmacies to sell six peptide drugs despite FDA objections on safety and efficacy grounds.
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Victory! You Can Now Exclude Apps from Siri AI
Apple's iOS 27.2 update introduces a new setting allowing users to exclude specific apps from Siri AI, addressing privacy concerns about secure messaging apps.
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Court Should Curb Abuse of Grand Jury Subpoenas Targeting Social Media Users
Civil liberties groups filed a court brief challenging the government's use of grand jury subpoenas to unmask anonymous social media critics, arguing the practice chills free speech and is often issued without evidence of crime.
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💾 Fighting DOGE's Data Grab | EFFector 38.19
EFF reports a lawsuit victory against the U.S. federal government for sharing federal workers' personnel files with DOGE and warns of unprecedented government data pooling.
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Instagram restricts cartoonist Rakesh Ranjan’s account in India, citing repeated legal takedowns
Instagram has restricted cartoonist Rakesh Ranjan's account in India citing repeated legal takedowns under Indian IT Rules, without disclosing the specific legal basis or affected posts.
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‘Emotional intimacy’ from AI chatbots would be banned under Australia’s digital duty of care laws
Australia's government proposes banning AI chatbots designed to create emotional intimacy with users, citing child safety concerns amid new online safety standards.