Topic: data collection
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Unlock Unforgettable Customer Experiences with AI and Data
Truly memorable customer experiences require a human-centric strategic vision, as technology and data are only effective when guided by clear processes, with organizational obstacles often being more significant than technological ones. The primary challenges in leveraging data and technology inc...
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Google Fined $425M in Landmark Privacy Violation Case
A federal jury ordered Google to pay $425 million for continuing to collect user data even after individuals disabled tracking features, marking one of the largest penalties for digital privacy violations. The class action lawsuit, representing about 98 million users, accused Google of unlawfully...
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Disney to Pay $10M for Illegally Collecting Kids' Data on YouTube
Disney will pay $10 million to settle FTC allegations that it mislabeled children's content on YouTube, enabling illegal data collection from young viewers. The mislabeling bypassed YouTube's child privacy protections, violating COPPA by allowing targeted ads and data gathering without parental c...
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Cloudflare & Giga Team Up to Connect Schools Globally
Cloudflare and UNICEF's Giga initiative are collaborating to provide real-time data on school internet connectivity, using Cloudflare's Speed Test and global network to help close the digital divide. The partnership addresses the challenge of 1.3 billion children lacking home internet and nearly ...
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ChatGPT Dominates the AI Chatbot Race - But Can It Last?
OpenAI's ChatGPT currently dominates the AI chatbot market with an 80.92% global share, but emerging competitors and shifting user habits challenge its long-term leadership. There is a significant shift in AI chatbot usage from desktop to mobile platforms, with mobile reach growing by 5.3% and ma...
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Meta's 'Super-Sensing' AI Glasses: A New Gaze on Privacy?
Reports suggest Meta is developing a new generation of AI-powered smart glasses, codenamed Aperol and Bellini, that could incorporate facial recognition technology and "always-on" sensing capabilities. This development marks a potential shift from the company's earlier
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ROV for Coral Reefs Wins IEEE's Top Scholarship
Coral reefs are highly biodiverse ecosystems facing severe threats from climate change and human activity, with over 80% experiencing bleaching. Sydney West developed a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) named Cnidaria, which uses computer vision and sensors to aid coral reef research and monitoring...
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EFF's Rayhunter: Open-Source Tool to Detect Cellular Spying
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released Rayhunter, an open-source tool that detects cell site simulators used for unauthorized mobile surveillance. Rayhunter runs on affordable hardware, analyzes metadata without capturing personal data, and alerts users via a visual interface when ...
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Vocal Image: AI-Powered Tools for Better Communication
Vocal Image is an Estonia-based startup offering an AI-powered app that helps users improve their voice and communication skills through interactive exercises and personalized feedback, with over 4 million downloads and significant revenue growth. The company was inspired by CEO Nick Lahoika's pe...
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Meta's Next Big Bet: Humanoid Robots
Meta is making a multi-billion dollar strategic investment in humanoid robotics, viewing it as a priority on par with augmented reality and led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Bosworth. The company's primary focus is on overcoming the software challenge for dexterous manipulation, not hardw...
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Waymo's Robotaxi Service Coming to Nashville in 2026
Waymo plans to launch its robotaxi service in Nashville by 2026, expanding its autonomous vehicle network across U.S. urban centers. The rollout follows a data-gathering phase and will transition to autonomous testing, with Lyft integration for fleet management and services. This marks a renewed ...
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FAA Launches Program for eVTOL Test Flights Before Certification
The FAA is introducing a program allowing eVTOL manufacturers to conduct operational testing before full certification, providing a structured pathway for real-world data collection under safety oversight. Approved projects, limited to five and lasting up to three years, will include air taxi ser...
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Spotify Privacy Flaw Exposes Palmer Luckey's Playlist
A leaked database called the Panama Playlists reveals the Spotify listening habits of influential figures like OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and VP JD Vance, exposing Spotify's default public privacy settings. The playlists offer surprising insights into personal tastes, such as Vance’s mix featuring Bac...
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Tesla Dojo: The Untold Story of Elon Musk's AI Supercomputer
Tesla has discontinued its Dojo supercomputer project, which was developed for AI and autonomous driving, after significant investment and years of effort. Elon Musk announced the shutdown in 2025, calling it an evolutionary dead end, and Tesla is shifting to partnerships with chipmakers like Sam...
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UK Tax Refund Phishing Scams Decline in 2025
Reports of HMRC phishing scams have significantly declined in the first half of 2025, suggesting improved public awareness and security measures are effective. Email-based scams saw the most notable drop, while SMS phishing attempts increased, indicating a shift in fraudster tactics toward mobile...
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