privacy

Facial Recognition Debate Gathers Steam Despite Popularity Among Gen Z Consumers
Facial Recognition Debate Gathers Steam Despite Popularity Among Gen Z Consumers
October 06, 2023  |  Biometrics

As the use of facial recognition software continues to expand around the world, concerns about privacy and human rights violations have reignited the debate surrounding...

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Snap Faces Potential Suspension of AI Chatbot in UK
Snap Faces Potential Suspension of AI Chatbot in UK
October 06, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Snap has been issued with a preliminary enforcement notice by the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) over potential failure to properly assess the privacy risks posed by its...

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Google and Microsoft Spar Over Training Rights to AI Data
Google and Microsoft Spar Over Training Rights to AI Data
October 03, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

Training data is the key competitive moat when it comes to generative artificial intelligence (AI). The winner-take-most dynamics of digital tech’s operational ecosystem create network...

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To Understand Big Tech’s AIs, Follow Their Data Trails
To Understand Big Tech’s AIs, Follow Their Data Trails
September 29, 2023  |  Artificial Intelligence

The ability of some of the largest and most valuable businesses in the world to differentiate their generative artificial intelligence (AI) products is inherently limited....

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Report: Reddit’s Ad Personalization Policy Sparks Privacy Concerns
Report: Reddit’s Ad Personalization Policy Sparks Privacy Concerns
September 29, 2023  |  Safety and Security

Reddit reportedly altered its privacy policy to improve ad performance. While these updates align with the social media platform’s goals of financial success and potential...

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EC Commissioner Says DMA Doesn’t Compromise Security and Privacy
EC Commissioner Says DMA Doesn’t Compromise Security and Privacy
September 26, 2023  |  Regulation

Following a recent meeting with Apple CEO Tim Cook, European Union (EU) Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton called on the tech giant to open up its ecosystem of hardware and software to...

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UK Parliament OKs Online Safety Bill and Metaverse Protections
UK Parliament OKs Online Safety Bill and Metaverse Protections
September 20, 2023  |  Legal

The United Kingdom has passed its Online Safety Bill, and with it, new metaverse protections. The long-discussed bill concluded its final Parliamentary debate Tuesday (Sept....

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Report: TikTok’s Shop Raises Concerns Over Authenticity and Data Privacy
Report: TikTok’s Shop Raises Concerns Over Authenticity and Data Privacy
September 08, 2023  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s new Shop marketplace, which has launched to some users in the United States, has reportedly raised concerns about product authenticity and data privacy. The early version...

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Businesses Need to Chart Own Policy Path Around Using AI
Businesses Need to Chart Own Policy Path Around Using AI
August 29, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the game so fast that companies and governments alike are trying to play catch-up. That is because the innovation...

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