EU moves to reduce reliance on US technology
The European Union is seeking to reduce its reliance on US technology, which currently accounts for more than 80% of its digital infrastructure, amid rising diplomatic tensions.
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617 storiesAylo to block U.K. access to Pornhub over safety law
Aylo will block access to its platforms in the U.K. starting February 2, citing concerns that the Online Safety Act jeopardizes user privacy and fails to protect minors.
Goa and Andhra Pradesh weigh Australia-style social media bans
Indian states Goa and Andhra Pradesh are exploring Australia-style social media bans for children under 16, though federal jurisdiction could limit their ability to act independently.
Google settles voice assistant privacy lawsuit for $68 million
Google has agreed to pay $68 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging its voice assistant recorded user communications without consent for advertising purposes.
YouTubers sue Snap for alleged copyright infringement in AI models
A group of YouTubers has added Snap to a lawsuit alleging the company used their videos to train AI models in violation of platform terms.
ICE expands surveillance tech for mass deportations
ICE is utilizing a suite of surveillance technologies, including facial recognition and data analytics, to support deportation efforts that have impacted at least 350,000 people.
London court rejects Saudi immunity in Pegasus hacking case
The London High Court awarded a Saudi activist more than £3 million in damages after finding compelling evidence his phone was hacked with government-grade spyware.
Tech workers demand ICE contract cancellations after recent deaths
More than 450 tech workers are pressuring CEOs to cancel contracts with ICE following the deaths of two individuals during federal immigration operations in Minneapolis.
SFWA and Comic-Con update rules to ban AI-generated content
Major creative organizations, including the SFWA and San Diego Comic-Con, have updated their policies to explicitly disqualify or ban generative AI content from their platforms.
SEC drops lawsuit against crypto exchange Gemini
The SEC has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, citing a 2024 settlement that returned all assets to investors, amid a broader trend of regulatory leniency toward crypto.
TikTok privacy policy updates spark user concern
TikTok users are reacting with concern to updated privacy disclosures, but legal experts clarify the language is required to comply with U.S. state privacy laws.
NTSB opens first investigation into Waymo school bus incidents
The National Transportation Safety Board has opened its first investigation into Waymo regarding robotaxis illegally passing stopped school buses, focusing on more than 20 incidents in Austin, Texas.
Deel reportedly faces DOJ criminal probe over spying allegations
The Department of Justice has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into Deel regarding allegations that the HR startup hired a corporate spy to target rival Rippling.
Microsoft provided FBI with BitLocker keys in fraud investigation
Microsoft provided the FBI with BitLocker recovery keys to unlock three laptops, highlighting privacy concerns regarding the company's default practice of storing encryption keys in the cloud.
Tesla drops Autopilot brand amid California regulatory pressure
Tesla is discontinuing its Autopilot brand to comply with a California deceptive marketing ruling while shifting its FSD software to a subscription-only model.
Meta seeks to limit evidence in New Mexico child safety trial
Meta is attempting to block broad categories of evidence, including mental health research, ahead of a February 2 trial regarding allegations of failing to protect minors.
Ireland moves to modernize surveillance laws amid spyware concerns
Ireland has introduced the Communications (Interception and Lawful Access) Bill to regulate surveillance technology and modernize laws governing encrypted communications.
Snap settles addiction lawsuit as broader legal battle continues
Snap has settled a lawsuit accusing the platform of causing social media addiction, though the company remains a defendant in other ongoing cases against major social media platforms.
Anthropic CEO criticizes Nvidia over China chip exports
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei publicly criticized investor Nvidia and the U.S. government for allowing high-performance chip exports to China, calling the policy a "big mistake."
Luminar founder Austin Russell agrees to accept subpoena
Luminar founder Austin Russell has agreed to accept an electronic subpoena regarding the company’s bankruptcy, ending a standoff over his phone data.