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The US and 30 Other Nations Agree to Set Guardrails for Military AI Nov 09, 2023

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The tech-centric war in Ukraine and the success of ChatGPT have prompted new interest in figuring out how to prevent military AI from going awry.

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YouTube’s Ad Blocker Detection Believed to Break EU Privacy Law Nov 08, 2023

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A complaint filed with the EU’s independent data regulator accuses YouTube of failing to get explicit user permission for its ad blocker detection system, potentially violating the ePrivacy Directive.

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Where the Hell Is X CEO Linda Yaccarino? Nov 07, 2023

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Despite Linda Yaccarino having the top job at X, Elon Musk’s outsize presence may be hampering her ability to succeed.

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Microsoft Does Damage Control With Its New ‘Secure Future Initiative’ Nov 06, 2023

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Following a string of serious security incidents, Microsoft says it has a plan to deal with escalating threats from cybercriminals and state-backed hackers. Read this story here.

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The New Era of Social Media Looks as Bad for Privacy as the Last One Nov 03, 2023

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The slow-motion implosion of Elon Musk’s X has given rise to a slew of competitors, where privacy invasions that ran rampant over the past decade still largely persist.

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A Jury Will Decide If Google's App Store Is an Unjust Monopoly Nov 02, 2023

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Fortnite developer Epic has pushed back on Google’s control of the Android app store. The courtroom showdown could force the search giant to offer users more apps, at more affordable prices.

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X Banned the Account of a Major Critic. Now He’s Taking It to Court Nov 01, 2023

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Software developer Travis Brown’s X account was banned after his research alleged far-right influencers were becoming more prominent on the platform. He’s taking X to court in a bid to reverse the decision.

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Joe Biden’s Sweeping New Executive Order Aims to Drag the US Government into the Age of ChatGPT Oct 31, 2023

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President Joe Biden issued a wide-ranging executive order on artificial intelligence with measures to boost US tech talent and prevent AI being used to threaten national security.

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TikTok Streamers Are Staging ‘Israel vs. Palestine’ Live Matches to Cash In on Virtual Gifts Oct 30, 2023

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TikTokkers are using a little-known livestreaming feature to falsely represent Israelis and Palestinians—and the company is taking a cut of costly in-app gifts viewers give to participants.

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Maine Mass Shooting Disinformation Floods Social Media as Suspect Remains at Large Oct 27, 2023

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In the hours following the worst mass shooting in Maine's history, disinformation about the suspected gunman flooded social media with false claims that he had been arrested.

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