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Meta u-turns on AI feature amid privacy backlash
3+ hour, 39+ min ago (294+ words) (The Hill) — Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta took down a new artificial intelligence model for Instagram on Friday, just days after debuting this feature to immediate public backlash. However, the feature drew widespread criticism over privacy and copyright concerns…...
Sick of spam calls? See which states file the most complaints
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (447+ words) (NEXSTAR) – It’s become an obnoxious reality with no apparent end in sight – spam calls that interrupt our day with calls ranging from unwanted to services to dangerous scams. In 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 2.6 million complaints about…...
Should users be worried about their data after the Canvas breach?
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (375+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Canvas, the online learning system used by thousands of schools, is back online after a cyberattack shut it down. In the aftermath, security experts say users are now exposed to more attacks from the group taking responsibility…...
White House scrambles to tame AI fears
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (800+ words) The White House is scrambling to find its footing on AI policy, as the development of new, more powerful models forces the Trump administration to rethink its strategy on AI safety. “The flip-flopping nature of the administration’s tech respond signal…...
Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (491+ words) The deal included provisions that would have allowed U.S. entities access to Ghana’s sensitive health data without necessary safeguards, according to Arnold Kavaarpuo, executive director of Ghana’s Data Protection Commission. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said the department does not disclose…...
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief will say
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (392+ words) In recent months, authorities in Sweden, Poland, Denmark and Norway have all warned that hackers linked to Russia have targeted their critical infrastructure including power plants and dams. Horne will say the NCSC currently handles around four “nationally significant” cyber…...
Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (258+ words) “Kash Patel, the current head of the FBI, who once saw his name displayed with pride on the agency’s headquarters, will now find his name among the list of successfully hacked victims,” said a message posted Friday from the group…...
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White House releases AI policy wishlist for Congress
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) The White House unveiled its policy recommendations for AI on Friday, stating its federal framework must take precedence over a patchwork of conflicting state laws on the emerging technology. The blueprint for Congress is split into seven priorities, ranging from…...
‘Your data has been breached’: But is the message itself hiding a scam?
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (404+ words) (NEXSTAR) – Cyber experts are warning that the message no one wants to receive – “Your data has been breached” – could actually be the first phase of a popular scam. It often works like this: an email or text pops up warning…...