Topic: biometric data

  • How "Catch a Cheater" Apps Feed Our Worst Instincts

    How "Catch a Cheater" Apps Feed Our Worst Instincts

    "Cheater catching" apps use facial recognition to scan dating platforms like Tinder, operating in a legal gray area and raising privacy concerns by accessing profiles without user consent. Privacy experts warn these tools enable invasive surveillance, often misidentify individuals—especially peop...

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  • Google's 'Ask Photos' Missing in Some States Due to Face Grouping

    Google's 'Ask Photos' Missing in Some States Due to Face Grouping

    Google's Ask Photos and conversational editing features are unavailable in Illinois and Texas due to the absence of the face grouping functionality, which relies on biometric data collection. The unavailability is linked to legal challenges under biometric privacy laws, including BIPA in Illinois...

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  • Sam Altman: Sora to Offer 'Granular' Copyright Controls

    Sam Altman: Sora to Offer 'Granular' Copyright Controls

    OpenAI is shifting to an opt-in model for Sora, giving copyright holders granular control over how their characters and intellectual property are used in AI-generated videos. The company plans to introduce detailed controls allowing rights holders to define or block character usage, addressing co...

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  • Oura's New App Update: Enhanced Stress Tracking Features

    Oura's New App Update: Enhanced Stress Tracking Features

    Oura's app update introduces new stress monitoring tools, including a weekly analysis of the body's response to stress and a redesigned dashboard for wellness metrics. The company is advancing research on blood pressure monitoring, aiming to detect early hypertension through the wearable ring in ...

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