internet privacy
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America Wants a New Agency to Regulate Big Tech
‘We need a nimble, adaptable, new agency with expertise, resources and authority to do the same for Big Tech,’ the senators wrote.
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UN Warns Unregulated Neurotechnology Threatens ‘Freedom of Thought’
The UN is advising against neurotechnology using unregulated AI chip implantations, saying it poses a grave risk to people’s mental privacy. Unregulated neurotechnology could pose harmful long-term risks, the UN says, such as shaping the way a young person thinks or accessing private thoughts and emotions. It specified its concerns centered around “unregulated neurotechnology,” and…
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A Proposed Massachusetts Law Would Ban the Sale of Your Cell Phone Location Data
In what would be a legislative first for the country, a proposed law in Massachusetts promises to put a dent in the data brokerage industry by banning the sale of cellular location data. Suffice it to say, it would be really awesome if the bill passes. Currently, data brokers can and do sell your cellular…
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Facebook Lets Parents See Who Their Kids Are Talking to on Messenger
Meta has unveiled a suite of new safety tools intended to give parents more oversight of their teen’s activity on Messenger and Instagram DMs. Starting today, parents and guardians can view how much time their teen spends on Messenger, receive updates on changes to their contact lists and privacy settings, and receive a notification if…