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Iran declares Big Tech data centers military targets, raising global legal and consumer risks
Experts warn risks could ripple into banking, health systems, and everyday digital services
AI/Privacy
AI, the internet, social media - they're either ruining our lives or making them a bit more convenient, efficient and entertaining.
AI/Privacy
Meta glasses brighten some days, darken others
Privacy fears may overshadow the interest of blind and vision-impaired people
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Designing addiction? FTC zeroes in on how platforms hook kids
“Dark patterns” and algorithmic nudges face growing scrutiny in youth safety reviews
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OKCupid shared users' data without consent, FTC finds
Regulators say millions of users’ photos and location data were shared without consent
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Insurers dump Meta, saying allegations it harmed children describe deliberate, not accidental actions
Ruling could leave Meta paying its own legal defense in thousands of cases
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Meta, Google found liable, jury doubles verdict in social media addiction trial
A major setback that's likely to lead to a stream of litigation and regulation
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Jury slaps Meta with $375 million penalty in child-safety case
The case could reshape how social media companies are held accountable—and reignite debate over federal liability protections
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Meta, Google await jury decision in crucial social media addiction trial
The outcome could open the floodgates for more litigation and enormous financial penalties
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Texas sues five TV manufacturers it says are spying on Texans (and everybody else)
If Texas wins this case, it could set a nationwide precedent
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Trump plans an extensive database of private personal information on Americans
Consumer advocates call it an unwarranted and far-reaching invasion of privacy
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AI 'Smart Glasses' may see and hear more than expected
A lawsuit claims that glasses are monitored by contractors training AI systems
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Lawsuit blames Google Gemini chatbot for Florida man’s death
It's the latest lawsuit linking AI bots to self-harm