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cnbc.comworld20 hrs ago
Startup Sells Clothing Designed to Disrupt AI Surveillance Cameras
A Leipzig company markets jackets, scarves and phone pouches that use patterns and shielding to interfere with facial recognition and location tracking. Police unions back expanded camera use while a privacy group warns of lost anonymity.
theverge.comtechnology2 days ago
Meta Adds Camera Shutoff on Tampered Ray-Ban Glasses While Testing Always-On Sensing Prototypes
Meta is adding a safeguard to its second-generation Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses that disables the camera if the recording LED is tampered with or destroyed. The change follows a lawsuit over privacy and reports of prototype testing for continuous sensing.
news.sky.comai3 days ago
Meta Launches AI Image Tool That Uses Public Instagram Photos by Default
Meta introduced an AI image generator that automatically includes photos from public Instagram accounts. Users can switch their accounts to private or adjust settings to stop new images from being created with their content.
iphoneincanada.caworld3 days ago
Canada Announces Privacy Bill That Strengthens Data Protections and Allows De-Identified Data Use
Canada announced Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, in June. The bill marks the first major overhaul of private-sector privacy legislation in more than 25 years and recognizes privacy as a fundamental right. It includes stronger protections for children's da…
washingtonpost.comfinance3 days ago
Judge Orders DHS to Keep SAVE System Features Disabled After Conflicting Ruling
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan on July 8 directed the Department of Homeland Security to maintain disabled features in the SAVE immigration database. The order prevents compliance with a July 7 ruling by another federal judge that would have restored access for four states…
cointelegraph.compolitics3 days ago
European Parliament Extends Mass Scanning of Private Messages Until 2028
A procedural vote allowed the European Parliament to extend temporary rules for scanning private communications to detect child sexual abuse material. The measure passed without a direct vote on its substance and will remain in effect until April 2028.
thewire.inai4 days ago
Meta Releases Muse AI Image Model That Uses Public Instagram Photos
Meta released the Muse image-generation model Tuesday and Muse Spark 1.1 on Thursday. The tools allow editing of public Instagram photos and expand developer access through an API. Privacy concerns were raised by analysts and a talent agency over use of user images without explic…
eurogamer.nettechnology4 days ago
EU Parliament Extends Voluntary Message-Scanning Law Until 2028 Despite Majority Opposition
The European Parliament voted to reinstate voluntary scanning of private messages by tech firms for child sexual abuse material. A majority opposed the measure but it passed after falling 47 votes short of the 361 needed to block it under urgent procedure rules. The permission ap…
pewresearch.orgtechnology4 days ago
Puerto Rico Agency Says Exposed Data Did Not Include Social Security Numbers
The Municipal Revenue Collection Center left Social Security numbers accessible through its public property map. ProPublica reported the lapse after notifying the agency in mid-June 2026.
The Vergeai5 days ago
Meta develops prototype smart glasses for continuous audio and photo capture
Meta is working on always-on smart glasses that record audio continuously and take photos every few seconds. The captured data would feed Meta AI queries while raw footage stays off user devices and company servers.
english.radio.cztechnology3 days agoUpdated
Meta Adds Opt-Out Toggle for AI Image Tool Using Public Photos
Users are opting out of a default Meta setting that lets other people generate AI images from public Instagram photos. Hollywood unions and talent agencies have raised concerns about creator rights.
Los Angeles Timestechnology3 days agoUpdated
Meta Launches Muse Image AI Tool Using Public Instagram Photos with Opt-Out Option
Meta launched Muse Image on July 7, allowing U.S. users to generate AI images by tagging public Instagram accounts. Public-account holders must opt out to prevent future use of their photos. The tool drew immediate criticism from users and talent representatives over consent.
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cnbc.comworld5 days ago
Japan Reports 19,417 Personal Data Breaches in Fiscal 2025, Down from Prior Year
The total marked the second-highest annual figure on record, down from 21,007 cases the prior year. Government agencies saw a record number of incidents while private entities reported fewer.
news.sky.compolitics6 days agoUpdated
Judge Dismisses Prince Harry Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher
A judge ruled Tuesday that Prince Harry failed to prove privacy invasion claims against Associated Newspapers Ltd. The decision ends related lawsuits by six other claimants seeking damages.
medium.comai6 days ago
Google Updates Search Services Privacy Settings with Opt-Out Option for AI Training Data
Google is broadening the data gathered through its search services to include images, files and audio recordings that can train its artificial intelligence models. The update applies to services such as Search, Maps and Translate but excludes Google Photos. Users can opt out thro…
allears.networld6 days ago
U.K. Court to Rule Tuesday on Privacy Claims Against Daily Mail Publisher
A ruling is expected Tuesday morning in the privacy invasion lawsuit brought by Prince Harry and other celebrities against Associated Newspapers Limited. The four-year case alleges unlawful information gathering by private investigators in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
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Nbc Newsworld6 days agoUpdated
Prince Harry and six others lose High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
A London judge dismissed all 97 allegations that Associated Newspapers Limited obtained private information unlawfully for stories published between 1993 and 2011. The claimants failed to prove the information was sourced illegally.
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fonearena.comtechnology7 days ago
Google Expands AI Training to Include User Media Files
A June update to Google's privacy settings now stores images, audio, and other media uploaded to Search services for AI model training. Users can adjust the new Search Services History and Personalized Recommendations controls to limit data retention.
business7 days ago
Court Bars Broadcaster From Publishing Athletes' Group Chat Messages
Three professional athletes obtained a temporary court order preventing the ABC from reporting on private messages that included crude descriptions of sexual acts and domestic violence. The messages were obtained after an ex-partner photographed the group chat and shared it with…
bgr.inworld9 days ago
Wired Reports Meta Safety Tests, Researcher Ticket Hack, and Apple Email Flaw Status
A Wired investigation detailed contractors testing AI chatbots with child personas. Separate reports covered an Apple privacy tool vulnerability and a hacking arrest.
helpnetsecurity.comtechnology12 days ago
Apple Hide My Email feature bug exposes real addresses in tests
A reported vulnerability in Apple's Hide My Email tool allowed real addresses to be revealed during limited testing. The issue was identified more than a year ago and remains unresolved. Details of the flaw have not been released publicly.
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theverge.comai13 days ago
Proton Releases Lumo 2.0 Adding Image Recognition and Generation
Proton upgraded its AI chatbot Lumo on Tuesday with image analysis, image generation, and faster response times. The update includes persistent memory for projects and a new thinking mode while preserving zero-access encryption.
vitals.lifehacker.comworld13 days agoUpdated
WhatsApp to Let Users Reserve Usernames, Allowing Messaging Without Sharing Phone Numbers
The messaging app will let people contact others by username instead of phone number. The change begins with reservations this week and rolls out globally over the coming months.
world13 days agoUpdated
WhatsApp Rolls Out Optional Usernames That Hide Phone Numbers on First Messages
WhatsApp has started allowing users to reserve usernames for messaging without sharing phone numbers. The optional feature targets the app's more than 3.3 billion users and will expand over coming months. Phone numbers remain required for registration.
axios.comworld14 days ago
Supreme Court Requires Warrants for Broad Cell-Phone Location Searches but Leaves Specific Warrant in Robbery Case for Review
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 29 that sweeping geofence warrants for cell phone location data need judicial approval. The decision addressed a 2019 Virginia bank robbery case and sent it back for further review.
washingtonpost.comtechnology14 days ago
WhatsApp to Add Usernames Later This Year
WhatsApp will let users reserve usernames starting this week. The change lets people connect without sharing phone numbers and will roll out gradually later in 2026.
androidauthority.comworld20 days ago
Court Blocks Government Request for Apple and Google User Data
A federal court denied a government request seeking information on roughly 100,000 users from Apple and Google. The ruling prevents the companies from being compelled to turn over the data.
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nypost.compolitics21 days ago
Judge Halts Federal Bulk-Search Tool for Verifying Voter Citizenship
US District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan on Monday halted the Trump administration from consulting a revamped SAVE system. The 75-page ruling found the database violated statutory privacy protections and threatened voting rights. At least 25 states have scanned 67 million registrat…
Techcrunchtechnology23 days ago
Signal President Says AI Chatbots Are Not Friends or Sentient Beings
Meredith Whittaker warned against giving AI systems broad access to personal data and services. She contrasted limited formatting use with deeper integration proposed by Microsoft.
theverge.comtechnology23 days ago
Meta Tests Rank One Face Recognition for Smart Glasses but Deletes Enabling Code from App
Meta is testing face-recognition software from Rank One for potential use in its smart glasses. The company previously removed related code from the glasses app.
The Vergetechnology28 days ago
Roblox Begins Video Selfie Age Checks, Places Younger Users in Restricted Accounts and Reports Drop in Daily Users
Roblox began using facial age estimation in April to place players under 16 into Select accounts and those under 9 into Kids accounts. The company reported a drop in daily users after the change.
Fox Newsai28 days ago
New York City to Install 80 More AI Sensors Tracking All Street Users at 100 Intersections
The Department of Transportation will expand its program from 20 to about 100 locations. The sensors classify road users and delete video frames after counting.
Wiredworld28 days ago
Meta Licensed Rank One Face Recognition for Smart Glasses App but Kept Systems Inactive for Users
A software license shows Meta acquired face recognition and liveness detection from Rank One Computing for testing in its Meta AI app. The systems were removed on June 5 after remaining dormant in a version downloaded to more than 50 million phones.
680news.compolitics31 days ago
Commerce Department Orders Census Bureau and BEA to Stop Using Statistical Noise for Privacy Protection
The order directs the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis to use coarsening instead of noise infusion for privacy protection. Officials said the change aims to restore public confidence in federal statistics.
politics32 days ago
OAIC Orders American Express to Pay Complainant Over $23,000 After Privacy Breach
Australia's privacy regulator found American Express failed to protect customer data from insider access and ordered compensation. It will publish a summary of its final determination on June 13 while restricting the complainant from disclosing the full report.
nbcnews.comai32 days ago
Canada Privacy Commissioner Finds xAI Violated Law With Grok Image Tool
The regulator said xAI launched the Grok image generator without safeguards. The company later restricted edits of real people in revealing clothing.
Nbc Newsai35 days ago
Meta Removes Unreleased NameTag Face-Recognition Code From AI App One Day After WIRED Report
The Meta AI app no longer contains the NameTag face-recognition libraries identified by WIRED. The update follows the Thursday disclosure that the code had been embedded in an app installed on more than 50 million phones.
thurrott.comtechnology39 days ago
New iOS and macOS feature enables ad blocking inside apps
A developer released an update that uses a network-level URL filter introduced in the latest Apple operating systems. The tool blocks ad domains across iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps rather than only inside the browser.
news.google.compolitics39 days ago
Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Amazon’s Ring 'Familiar Faces' Feature Collected Biometric Data Without Consent
A suit filed June 1 in Washington state federal court alleges Ring’s Familiar Faces feature collected biometric data without consent. Plaintiffs seek more than $5 million in damages.
Wiredtechnology39 days ago
Meta Adds On-Device Face Recognition Code to AI App Required for Smart Glasses
Wired reported that Meta added NameTag components to its AI companion app as early as January 2026. The code can create faceprints from images captured by Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses.
New York Postai40 days ago
UK MP Prompted Grok to Generate Revealing Images of Herself, Then Sued xAI
A U.K. legislator filed suit against xAI alleging the Grok chatbot created non-consensual fake images of her in a bikini. The claim seeks damages and aims to establish liability for AI system design.
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finance42 days ago
Dayton Covers Flock License Plate Cameras During Policy Review After Finding Policy Violations
City crews in Dayton, Ohio placed trash bags over Flock Safety license plate readers after an internal review found thousands of immigration-related searches. Similar disputes have led other cities to deactivate or remove the devices.
Engadgettechnology44 days ago
Meta Employee Mouse Tracking Tool Captures Non-U.S. Data
Reuters reported that Meta's internal tracking program for U.S. employees could record messages involving staff outside the United States. The company stated it notified non-U.S. employees and reviewed privacy risks.
9to5google.comai45 days ago
Google Rolls Out Gemini Spark AI Agent to Ultra Subscribers
Google began distributing Gemini Spark this week to users paying at least $100 per month for its AI Ultra plan. The agent can access Gmail, Docs, and Calendar data to complete tasks such as creating events and sending messages.
usmagazine.comworld47 days ago
Mother of Tennessee Titans Quarterback Says Son Spent Large Sum Removing Leaked Video
The mother of Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis stated that he spent an exorbitant amount of money to remove a leaked sex tape circulating online. The report contains no additional details on timing, content, or legal actions taken.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics48 days ago
Complaint Filed With Canadian Privacy Commissioner Over Court Data Breach
A formal complaint has been lodged with Canada's privacy commissioner after a transcription contractor exposed litigant data from at least 146 Australian court matters. The Federal Court also extended the contractor's agreement by $5.3 million despite the breach and the firm's ad…
world48 days ago
Regina Victims Seek Stronger Penalties for Police Data Misuse
A group of about 20 people gathered outside Regina police headquarters on Tuesday to urge the board of police commissioners to impose job loss and criminal breach of trust charges on officers who misuse private data.
theconversation.comworld50 days ago
Ultrawealthy Silicon Valley Buyers Use LLCs and Off-Market Deals for Privacy
Tech and AI executives in Silicon Valley are routing home purchases through limited liability companies, privacy trusts, and whisper listings to limit public exposure. The practice has increased over the past three years as wealth and security concerns have grown.
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Silicon Valley home buyers use LLCs and off-market deals to limit public records
Luxury buyers in the Bay Area increasingly route purchases through limited liability companies and privacy trusts. Off-market sales have risen in several high-cost markets as owners seek to reduce visibility in public records.
earther.gizmodo.comworld51 days ago
DOJ Seeks User Data From Apple And Google In EZ Lynk Emissions Case
The Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to Apple, Google, Amazon and Walmart seeking identities and purchase records of more than 100,000 users of EZ Lynk car software. The requests are part of a 2021 lawsuit alleging the company sold devices that defeat vehicle emissions…
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Trump Mobile Customer Data Exposed Online
YouTubers Coffeezilla and penguinz0 reported that Trump Mobile is leaking customer email and mailing addresses. The company has not responded to alerts about the exposure. Only about 30,000 units appear to have been ordered so far.
dailycaller.comai55 days ago
University of Washington Ends AI Study Involving Preschool Cameras
University of Washington researchers ended a plan to record preschool classrooms for AI training after parents raised privacy concerns. The study would have used wearable or fixed cameras for up to 150 minutes per visit.
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theverge.comfinance56 days ago
Lawsuit Alleges Hisense Smart TVs Collect and Share Viewing Data
A class action lawsuit filed in federal court claims Hisense smart televisions capture viewing data and may transmit it to Chinese entities. Plaintiffs seek to halt the practice and obtain damages.
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mhealth.jmir.orgai56 days ago
New Device Aims to Block AI Wearable Recordings
A tech startup has developed a portable device designed to prevent nearby AI wearables from recording conversations. The product responds to growing availability of small recording devices that use speech-recovery algorithms.
nationalpost.compolitics57 days ago
Texas Attorney General Files Lawsuit Accusing Netflix of Collecting User Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging the company collected user data without consent. The suit claims violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and seeks to stop the alleged practices.
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CoinDeskfinance57 days ago
Bitcoin Sidechain Project Aims to Add Programmable and Private Features
VerifiedX is developing a Bitcoin sidechain to enable programmable transactions and optional privacy tools while keeping assets native to the original blockchain. The project targets institutional users seeking DeFi options without relying on custodians or synthetic wrappers.
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ExpressVPN Partners with GB News to Promote Privacy Tools
ExpressVPN has formed a partnership with GB News to offer viewers discounted access to its virtual private network service. The company cited shared values around privacy and open access to information.
The Vergetechnology59 days ago
YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool to All Adult Users
YouTube is making its facial likeness detection program available to anyone 18 years or older with an account. The tool scans the platform for videos that match a user's uploaded facial scan and allows removal requests for matching content. The company previously limited the feat…
forbes.comai60 days ago
Verkada Reaches 30,000 Customers and $1 Billion in Annual Sales
Verkada CEO Filip Kaliszan said the company is bringing physical AI into the world to deliver safety in the physical world. The firm now manages over 2 million devices while shifting the security industry from hardware competition to software-driven intervention. Kaliszan emphasi…
Rest of Worldtechnology60 days ago
Future of Privacy Forum CEO Discusses Online Safety Measures for Minors
Jules Polonetsky said governments are moving to regulate children's access to social media but that blanket bans may not be effective. He called for risk-based approaches, improved parental tools, and greater use of AI for content moderation. Polonetsky spoke at a Rest of World v…