November 7, 2024 at 12:21PM The Canadian government has dissolved TikTok Technology Canada due to national security risks identified through a thorough review. While the company’s offices are closing, Canadians can still use the platform. TikTok plans to challenge the decision in court, criticizing the impact on jobs and user access. ### Meeting Takeaways 1. … Read more
November 6, 2024 at 02:36AM Meta has been fined $15.67 million by South Korea’s data privacy agency for illegally collecting sensitive data from about 980,000 Facebook users and sharing it with advertisers without consent. The watchdog cited failures in user consent and security measures, and will continue monitoring Meta’s compliance with regulations. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
September 13, 2024 at 12:57AM Australian government spent the week reining in Big Tech. Prime Minister announced plans to set minimum age for social media and compel Big Tech to pay for linking to local content. Meta faced parliamentary questioning over use of Australians’ posts for AI training. Other laws introduced to address privacy breaches, … Read more
August 12, 2024 at 11:54AM Russia’s communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, blocked access to the Signal messaging app due to its violation of Russian legislation aimed at preventing terrorist and extremist use. The move is part of a broader crackdown on dissent and free media following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. YouTube also faced mass outages, with experts … Read more
July 31, 2024 at 06:36AM The Senate passed a bill, 91-3, to protect children from harmful online content by making tech companies more accountable. The legislation aims to prevent harm on online platforms used by minors, requiring companies to prioritize safety settings. President Biden urged the House to promptly pass the bill. The legislation is … Read more
July 23, 2024 at 08:15AM The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) aims to protect children from online harms and regulate tech companies. It would create a “duty of care” for online platforms used by minors, requiring them to prevent and mitigate various harms. KOSA has support from nonprofits, parent groups, and some tech companies, but … Read more
June 7, 2024 at 08:06AM Google is advising Android app developers to responsibly implement generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) features to combat problematic content, such as sexual content and hate speech. Meanwhile, Meta’s use of public data for AI has prompted privacy concerns and a GDPR complaint. Microsoft’s Recall feature is facing scrutiny due to privacy … Read more
March 22, 2024 at 03:27AM The U.S. Department of Justice and 16 state attorneys general accused Apple of maintaining a smartphone monopoly undermining user security and privacy. The lawsuit charges Apple with selectively compromising privacy and security for financial gain. It also highlights limited encryption for non-iPhone users. Apple faces scrutiny over its closed ecosystem … Read more
March 21, 2024 at 04:24PM The bipartisan legislation introduced in the House aims to address concerns over deepfake content created by artificial intelligence. It mandates AI developers to mark their content with digital watermarks or metadata to help online platforms identify it. Violators could face civil lawsuits. The bill has garnered support from both tech … Read more
January 30, 2024 at 06:12AM The Italian data protection authority has accused OpenAI of violating GDPR laws regarding ChatGPT’s data collection, leading to a 30-day response window. Similar concerns arise with Google’s Bard chatbot, while Apple opposes proposed U.K. Investigatory Powers Act amendments, citing threats to user privacy and security updates. This ongoing issue highlights … Read more