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Sam Altman’s Eyeball-Scanning Identification Tech Expands to UK
Sam Altman's Tools for Humanity is rolling out its eyeball-scanning Orb devices to the UK. The spherical Orbs will be at dedicated premises in shopping malls and on high streets, said Damien Kieran, chief legal and privacy officer at Tools for Humanity.
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'Delete Your Nudes': What Travellers Must Know Before Visiting The US
The US government has increased scrutiny at borders, allowing CBP officers to search electronic devices and potentially seize them if travellers refuse to comply.
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OpenAI’s Viral Ghibli Trend Might Be a Privacy Minefield, Experts Say
The viral Ghibli-style image trend on ChatGPT has sparked global participation, including from celebrities and brands. However, experts warn of serious privacy risks, as users unknowingly share facial data that may train AI models. With permanent digital footprints, the potential for misuse, like deepfakes or identity theft, raises critical concern...
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Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Mic...
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Nothing Phone 2 Update Brings Privacy Space, Stability Improvements and Latest Security Patch
Nothing on Friday commenced the rollout of a new OS update for its flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2. It is said to bring new features along with performance and stability improvements. One of the standout additions is a Privacy Space feature which acts like a digital safe and allows users to secure sensitive apps and data. Nothing has also ...
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New Aadhaar App Launched: Face ID Authentication, Physical Copies Not Needed
In a major step towards digital convenience and privacy, the Centre on Tuesday launched a new Aadhaar app that allows users to verify and share their Aadhaar details digitally -- eliminating the need to carry physical cards or submit photocopies.
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New Income Tax Bill Won't Breach Taxpayers' Online Privacy: Report
The new Income Tax Bill prescribes the existing process for tax authorities to gain access to the digital space or a computer device only during search and survey operations, a top official said.
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Apple Said to Face French Antitrust Fine for Privacy Control Tool
Apple is facing a likely antitrust fine in France over its privacy control tool. Digital advertising and mobile gaming companies including Facebook say it has made it more expensive and difficult for brands to advertise on Apple's platforms.
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AI Tools Could Sell User Data About Opinions and Preferences, Create an ‘Intention Economy’: Study
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools could soon start predicting and manipulating users with the large pool of “intent data” they have, a study has claimed. Conducted by the University of Cambridge, the research paper also highlights that in the future, an “intention economy” could be formed which creates a marketplace for selling “digital ...
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How to Delete Incognito Search History on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac
Managing your privacy is essential, even when browsing in incognito mode. While incognito mode prevents your browser from saving cookies, cached files, or browsing history locally, traces of your online activities may still exist. This guide offers detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to delete incognito search history on Android, iOS, Window...
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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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Maryam Faisal Becomes Fifth Victim In Series Of Pakistani Influencer Video Leaks
The leaked video has sparked debates about digital privacy and the growing problem of online harassment targeting influencers.
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Kanwal Aftab Becomes Latest Victim In Series Of Pakistani Influencer Video Leaks
The leaked video has sparked debates about digital privacy and the growing problem of online harassment targeting influencers.
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Mozilla Hit With Privacy Complaint Over Firefox User Tracking
Mozilla's Firefox browser has been accused of tracking user behaviour on websites without consent. Vienna-based advocacy group NOYB has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority.
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Mozilla Faces Privacy Complaint Over Firefox User Tracking
The digital rights group NOYB (None Of Your Business) said Mozilla has enabled a feature that turned the browser into a tracking tool for websites without directly telling its users.
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Sam Altman’s Eyeball-Scanning Identification Tech Expands to UK
Sam Altman's Tools for Humanity is rolling out its eyeball-scanning Orb devices to the UK. The spherical Orbs will be at dedicated premises in shopping malls and on high streets, said Damien Kieran, chief legal and privacy officer at Tools for Humanity.
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'Delete Your Nudes': What Travellers Must Know Before Visiting The US
The US government has increased scrutiny at borders, allowing CBP officers to search electronic devices and potentially seize them if travellers refuse to comply.
-
OpenAI’s Viral Ghibli Trend Might Be a Privacy Minefield, Experts Say
The viral Ghibli-style image trend on ChatGPT has sparked global participation, including from celebrities and brands. However, experts warn of serious privacy risks, as users unknowingly share facial data that may train AI models. With permanent digital footprints, the potential for misuse, like deepfakes or identity theft, raises critical concern...
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Signal’s New Update Prohibits Microsoft’s AI-Powered Recall Feature From Taking Screenshots
Signal, the popular privacy-focused messaging platform, rolled out a security feature on Wednesday to counteract Microsoft’s Recall feature. The new feature, dubbed Screen Security, will prevent devices from capturing screenshots of the application’s window. The San Francisco-based company said it was forced to take such drastic measures as Mic...
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Nothing Phone 2 Update Brings Privacy Space, Stability Improvements and Latest Security Patch
Nothing on Friday commenced the rollout of a new OS update for its flagship smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2. It is said to bring new features along with performance and stability improvements. One of the standout additions is a Privacy Space feature which acts like a digital safe and allows users to secure sensitive apps and data. Nothing has also ...
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New Aadhaar App Launched: Face ID Authentication, Physical Copies Not Needed
In a major step towards digital convenience and privacy, the Centre on Tuesday launched a new Aadhaar app that allows users to verify and share their Aadhaar details digitally -- eliminating the need to carry physical cards or submit photocopies.
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New Income Tax Bill Won't Breach Taxpayers' Online Privacy: Report
The new Income Tax Bill prescribes the existing process for tax authorities to gain access to the digital space or a computer device only during search and survey operations, a top official said.
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Apple Said to Face French Antitrust Fine for Privacy Control Tool
Apple is facing a likely antitrust fine in France over its privacy control tool. Digital advertising and mobile gaming companies including Facebook say it has made it more expensive and difficult for brands to advertise on Apple's platforms.
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AI Tools Could Sell User Data About Opinions and Preferences, Create an ‘Intention Economy’: Study
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools could soon start predicting and manipulating users with the large pool of “intent data” they have, a study has claimed. Conducted by the University of Cambridge, the research paper also highlights that in the future, an “intention economy” could be formed which creates a marketplace for selling “digital ...
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How to Delete Incognito Search History on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac
Managing your privacy is essential, even when browsing in incognito mode. While incognito mode prevents your browser from saving cookies, cached files, or browsing history locally, traces of your online activities may still exist. This guide offers detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to delete incognito search history on Android, iOS, Window...
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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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Maryam Faisal Becomes Fifth Victim In Series Of Pakistani Influencer Video Leaks
The leaked video has sparked debates about digital privacy and the growing problem of online harassment targeting influencers.
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Kanwal Aftab Becomes Latest Victim In Series Of Pakistani Influencer Video Leaks
The leaked video has sparked debates about digital privacy and the growing problem of online harassment targeting influencers.
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Mozilla Hit With Privacy Complaint Over Firefox User Tracking
Mozilla's Firefox browser has been accused of tracking user behaviour on websites without consent. Vienna-based advocacy group NOYB has filed a complaint with the Austrian data protection authority.
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Mozilla Faces Privacy Complaint Over Firefox User Tracking
The digital rights group NOYB (None Of Your Business) said Mozilla has enabled a feature that turned the browser into a tracking tool for websites without directly telling its users.
