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Police scan faces amid safety concerns at carnival
Police scan faces amid safety concerns at carnival
This marks the first official use of facial recognition at the carnival, reflecting a broader trend of integrating biometric systems into policing large events.
July 22, 2025
UNESCO panel calls for ethics to be core of emerging tech, not an afterthought
UNESCO panel calls for ethics to be core of emerging tech, not an afterthought
Will emerging technologies serve humanity or undermine it? It depends on whether ethics leads innovation or struggles to catch up.
July 10, 2025
AI-made music sparks emotional authenticity debate
AI-made music sparks emotional authenticity debate
Critics debate whether AI music can match emotional depth.
July 9, 2025
Le Chat leads AI privacy ranking report
Le Chat leads AI privacy ranking report
On the other hand, Meta AI is flagged for weakest data privacy and sharing policies.
June 27, 2025
WhatsApp prohibited on US House devices citing data risk
WhatsApp prohibited on US House devices citing data risk
Meta strongly disputes the US House's security assessment of WhatsApp.
June 24, 2025
TikTok ban delayed for the third time by Trump order
TikTok ban delayed for the third time by Trump order
Caught between global politics and a massive American user base, TikTok’s fate hangs in the balance as the clock resets once again.
June 19, 2025
Judge halts OPM data sharing with DOGE amid privacy concerns
Judge halts OPM data sharing with DOGE amid privacy concerns
Musk-linked DOGE accused of misusing sensitive federal employee data.
June 17, 2025
EU strikes deal to streamline cross-border GDPR enforcement
EU strikes deal to streamline cross-border GDPR enforcement
Europe is taking a significant step toward ensuring that your data protection rights are enforced more swiftly and consistently, no matter where you live or file a complaint in the EU.
June 17, 2025
AI companions are becoming emotional lifelines
AI companions are becoming emotional lifelines
Three in four people use AI for emotional advice, study finds.
June 14, 2025
AI cheating crisis leaves teachers in despair
AI cheating crisis leaves teachers in despair
Calls grow to reshape education, not just ban technology.
June 13, 2025
New York Times sues OpenAI over data use
New York Times sues OpenAI over data use
OpenAI is appealing a court order requiring indefinite retention of user data, citing privacy commitments and industry norms.
June 6, 2025
The EU lawmakers investigate Italian surveillance case
The EU lawmakers investigate Italian surveillance case
The LIBE committee will meet with victims and officials as Italy faces surveillance claims.
May 28, 2025