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05/07/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Google admits to using content from publishers who opt out to train its Search AI
Google confirmed it uses web content to train AI-powered search features (e.g., Gemini) even when publishers opt out, as its search division operates under different rules than general AI training policies. To fully block AI training, publishers must opt out of Google Search indexing via robots.txt. But this renders their content invisible in search results, […]
04/23/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Introducing a new era in privacy protections: Texas AG moves to stem data risks in 23andMe bankruptcy
Ken Paxton filed a motion (April 21) requesting a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman to protect Texans’ genetic data during the company’s Chapter 11 proceedings, citing urgent privacy concerns. 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing includes plans to sell “unspecified assets,” potentially exposing sensitive genetic and personal data of millions — including minors — to unregulated third parties. The Texas […]
04/21/2025
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By Willow Tohi
U.K.’s GOV.UK One Login faces scandal as whistleblower exposes deep-spun security flaws
A whistleblower exposed systemic vulnerabilities in the U.K.’s GOV.UK One Login digital ID system, including 500,000 “critical” or “high” risks, insecure privileged access and unauthorized offshore development in Romania. A GDS cybersecurity expert raised alarms in 2022 about insufficient safeguards, including lack of governance and non-compliant devices, but was disciplined instead of receiving action. Critical […]
04/18/2025
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By Willow Tohi
U.S. judge rules Google monopolized digital ad markets, setting stage for potential breakup
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that Google unlawfully monopolized key sectors of the digital ad market and tied its services (DoubleClick for Publishers and AdX) in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. The DOJ and 17 states filed the lawsuit, and the ruling could force Google to divest parts of its ad tech operations. […]
04/16/2025
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By Willow Tohi
U.K. government’s “pre-crime” AI sparks civil liberties debate amid claims of bias and privacy invasion
The U.K. government is developing an AI-driven “homicide prediction” system that analyzes personal data — including ethnicity, mental health and past police interactions — to identify potential future murderers, drawing comparisons to sci-fi film “Minority Report.” The system aggregates sensitive personal data from crime victims, witnesses and non-convicted individuals, raising concerns about racial profiling, wrongful targeting […]
04/15/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Florida’s social media laws spark debate over minors’ privacy and digital safety
HB 3 (effective January 2025) bans social media for children under 14, overriding parental consent. HB 744/SB 868 (2025) mandates social media platforms to provide law enforcement with decrypted minor (under 18) messages via subpoena, effectively requiring encryption “backdoors.” Critics argue the encryption mandates undermine digital security for all users, as backdoors weaken end-to-end encryption […]
04/04/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Oracle faces backlash over data breaches that have exposed millions of customer records
Oracle, led by Larry Ellison, is under fire for mishandling two major breaches — one involving Oracle Cloud (exposing 6 million customer credentials) and another affecting Oracle Health (compromising sensitive patient data). Oracle initially denied the Cloud breach, drawing backlash for evasive language. Cybersecurity experts like Kevin Beaumont condemned its opaque communication, urging clear accountability. […]
04/03/2025
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By Willow Tohi
“Project Aldrin”: Senate probes Meta’s alleged censorship dealings with China
A bipartisan U.S. Senate subcommittee is probing Meta over allegations it explored developing censorship tools for China’s Communist Party (CCP) in exchange for market access, demanding internal records dating back to 2014. A former Meta executive’s book claims the company devised a secret three-year plan to enter China’s market by creating CCP-aligned censorship tools, similar […]
04/02/2025
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By Willow Tohi
“Ghibli effect” sends ChatGPT usage soaring — but at what cost?
ChatGPT hit 150 million weekly active users, driven by its new AI image-generation tool that transforms photos into Studio Ghibli-style animations, sparking viral trends. The “Ghibli effect” caused server outages due to overwhelming demand, while social media flooded with AI-generated art mimicking the studio’s iconic aesthetic, boosting app downloads and revenue. Hayao Miyazaki’s past criticism […]
04/02/2025
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By Willow Tohi
Europe’s €1.3 billion digital wallet: The price of convenience — is privacy and over-identification the cost?
The EU’s €1.3 billion European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet aims to centralize personal, medical and financial data for 450 million citizens by 2030, raising concerns about privacy erosion and loss of online anonymity. Critics warn of “over-identification”, where users may surrender excessive personal data for routine transactions, creating a “real-name internet” and shifting control to […]
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