The increasing use of AI raises significant concerns about data privacy, including the potential for data breaches, misuse of personal information, and the de-anonymization of data. Regulatory scrutiny and technological solutions are needed to address these challenges.
In 2024, over 250 class action lawsuits were filed under a US federal law passed in 1988, originally intended to protect VHS rental records. The Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) now also applies to websites embedding third-party video players with...
The Lovable platform is at the center of a controversy over alleged vulnerabilities in hosted applications. A researcher claims that security flaws have exposed the data of approximately 18,000 users, raising questions about the responsibility of the...
Burger King is introducing an AI system to monitor employee interactions with customers. The goal is to ensure staff are friendly enough. The system will listen to conversations and provide feedback, raising concerns about the impact on employee mora...
A recent BBC article explored how generative AI tools could be "hacked" within minutes by introducing newly published online content. The original article suggests that AI models like ChatGPT can be easily influenced by unverified information, raisin...
Asus has released a new GPU driver for the ROG Ally handheld console, dispelling rumors about the end of software support for some Windows 11 devices. The update ensures continued performance and compatibility with the latest games.
An OpenAI report reveals automated influence operations conducted by China in the Japan-Taiwan corridor. The analysis focuses on the tactics and strategies used to spread messages and influence public opinion in this strategically crucial region.
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission is investigating Microsoft for potential violations of anti-monopoly laws. The probe appears to focus on software licensing practices, similar to concerns raised in Europe. Microsoft states it is fully cooperating with t...
The proliferation of large language models (LLMs) brings new challenges to privacy. Researchers have found that LLMs can be used to deanonymize internet users, even those who use pseudonyms, more efficiently than human sleuths.
Microsoft warns that malicious repositories, disguised as legitimate Next.js projects, are spreading malware to steal credentials. The attacks target developers, tricking them into running malicious code through fake assessment tests.
The Trump administration ordered U.S. diplomats to lobby against countries' attempts to regulate how American tech companies handle foreigners' data. The initiative aims to counter laws governing cross-border data flow and data localization.
A new report examines how malicious actors combine AI models with websites and social platforms for illicit activities. The document focuses on the implications for threat detection and the development of effective defense strategies.
A new hobbyist app warns users of the potential presence of people wearing smart glasses, such as Meta's Ray-Ban, known for being used to record videos without consent. The app scans for the glasses' Bluetooth signals and sends a notification upon de...
A UK Parliament committee has criticized the West Midlands Police's use of Copilot, highlighting how generative AI influenced real-world operational decisions based on incorrect information. The investigation raises questions about the integration of...
Global privacy watchdogs warn the generative AI industry that companies creating realistic synthetic images must comply with data protection laws. AI models don't get a free pass.
Sam interviews Harlo Holmes, Chief Security Programs Officer at Freedom of the Press Foundation, on crucial topics such as fighting privacy nihilism, digital security practices, and recent legal actions against journalists in the U.S. The episode is ...
New studies reveal that language models from OpenAI, Google, Meta, Anthropic, and xAI memorize significant portions of their training data. This 'memorization' ability raises legal questions about copyright infringement, undermining the defense of AI...
A Russian-speaking cybercrime group leveraged off-the-shelf generative AI tools to compromise over 600 internet-exposed FortiGate firewalls across 55 countries. The campaign, spanning just over a month, highlights the increasing accessibility of soph...
