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06/04/2025
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By Laura Harris
EU Commission opens public consultation on controversial data retention plan
The European Commission has opened a public consultation on creating a new EU-wide data retention framework, aiming to support criminal investigations by requiring telecom and digital service providers to store user metadata. The proposal targets non-content data such as IP addresses, location, timestamps and subscriber details, which the Commission claims are crucial for law enforcement […]
06/03/2025
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By Laura Harris
Business Insider slashes 21% of workforce amid strategic pivot toward AI
Business Insider is cutting 21 percent of its workforce across all departments as part of a restructuring strategy focused on efficiency and long-term sustainability. CEO Barbara Peng said the company is “going all-in on AI,” with tools like generative AI search, an AI-powered paywall and broader automation integrated into operations. BI is narrowing its editorial […]
05/29/2025
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By Laura Harris
U.K. government to launch digital ID wallet this summer
The U.K. will introduce the Gov.uk Wallet, a digital identity system using smartphones and facial recognition to streamline services like age verification, tax payments and accessing government benefits. Starting with Veteran ID cards in 2025, the system will expand to include driver’s licenses and eventually consolidate all government credentials (tax records, bank access) by 2027. […]
05/28/2025
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By Laura Harris
Coinbase data breach exposes high-value crypto holders to cyber criminals
Cybercriminals bribed overseas Coinbase support agents (based in India) to leak customer data, including names, addresses and masked bank details. No passwords, private keys or funds were stolen, but attackers used the data for social engineering scams. Prominent investor Michael Arrington criticized Coinbase on X, warning that leaked home addresses and account balances could endanger […]
05/27/2025
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By Laura Harris
EU funnels $736M into online censorship under the guise of fighting “hate speech” and “disinformation”
A report reveals the EU spent $736 million on projects regulating online speech under the guise of fighting “disinformation,” surpassing its cancer research budget by 30 percent. Authored by Dr. Norman Lewis, the report claims the EU uses vague language (“NEUspeak”) and AI-driven tools (like FAST LISA) to suppress dissent while funding NGOs and universities […]
05/20/2025
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By Laura Harris
Coinbase breach exposes flaws in digital ID systems as governments push for centralized identity data
The Coinbase breach occurred due to bribery of overseas support agents, exposing sensitive customer data (e.g., IDs, addresses, partial SSNs) and highlighting vulnerabilities in centralized identity systems. Unlike passwords, leaked government-issued IDs (e.g., passports) cannot be easily replaced, leaving victims permanently vulnerable to identity theft. The breach underscores the dangers of storing vast amounts of […]
05/19/2025
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By Laura Harris
Irish government to legalize retrospective facial recognition technology
Ireland plans to legalize facial recognition technology (FRT) for An Garda Síochána (Irish police) by summer 2024. The Garda Síochána Bill 2023, previously delayed due to opposition, will permit retrospective FRT to analyze CCTV footage for criminal investigations. The bill covers three forms of FRT, including retrospective (RFR), live (LFR) and operator initiated (OIFR). FRT […]
05/18/2025
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By Laura Harris
Florida lawmakers reject encryption backdoor bill that can be exploited by criminals
Florida lawmakers rejected SB 868/HB 743, which sought to force social media companies to create encryption backdoors for law enforcement, grant parents access to minors’ private messages and ban disappearing messages for minors. Proponents claimed the bill would protect children from predators and harmful content by increasing surveillance and parental oversight. Privacy advocates, including the Electronic […]
05/10/2025
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By Laura Harris
Indonesia suspends OpenAI CEO’s Worldcoin over alleged registration violations
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) temporarily halted Worldcoin’s operations, citing registration violations and suspicious activity. Local subsidiaries PT Terang Bulan Abadi (operating without proper registration) and PT Sandina Abad Nusantara (accused of misusing another company’s identity) face scrutiny. Komdigi emphasized that digital service providers must comply with local laws, calling Worldcoin’s actions […]
05/07/2025
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By Laura Harris
ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman launches dystopian eyeball-scanning “orbs” across six major cities in the U.S.
Sam Altman’s Worldcoin has deployed chrome-plated orbs in six major U.S. cities (Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, San Francisco) to scan users’ irises, generating a unique “IrisCode” for identity verification. Verified users receive a World ID (a “global digital passport”) and WLD tokens, usable on platforms like Minecraft, Reddit and Shopify. The goal is […]
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