Topic: privacy protection
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The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up and Using a Burner Phone
Burner phones are prepaid devices that provide temporary anonymity by separating a user's identity from the device, making activities harder to trace. They are intended for short-term use in specific high-risk situations, such as travel or public demonstrations, and require careful handling to av...
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Google Chrome vs. Microsoft Edge: Which Browser Is Best in 2025?
Both Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge are built on the Chromium engine, ensuring broad compatibility and similar website rendering across major operating systems. Microsoft Edge offers more built-in productivity tools, AI features like Copilot, and stronger privacy controls, including a free VPN ...
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UAE's YAL.ai Raises $12M for AI-Powered Scam-Free Communication
YAL.ai, a UAE-based startup, raised $12 million in Series A funding to advance its AI platform that ensures secure, scam-free digital communication globally through sophisticated telecom fraud protection. The platform uses self-learning, on-device AI to instantly adapt to new fraud tactics across...
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Never Miss a Google Meet Detail Again with 'Ask Gemini' AI
Google has introduced Ask Gemini, an AI assistant for Google Meet that provides real-time support by answering questions and summarizing discussions to help users stay on track. The tool uses meeting captions, shared documents, and public websites to highlight key decisions and action items, but ...
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US Told to Exempt Big Tech from Digital Services Act
US regulators oppose the EU's Digital Services Act, arguing it threatens free speech and digital security for American users under First Amendment protections. The FTC warns that compliance with foreign regulations like the DSA or GDPR must not weaken encryption or lead to censorship, as this cou...
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Gurucul AI-IRM: Detect Insider Threats Faster
Gurucul has launched the AI Insider Risk Management (AI-IRM) platform to enhance detection and response to insider threats through autonomous triage and bias-free risk scoring, addressing a sharp rise in such incidents. The platform integrates User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA), identity a...
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Google's New Rules Threaten Sideloading and App Stores, F-Droid Warns
Google's new developer verification rules, requiring official ID and key registration, threaten the existence of independent Android app stores like F-Droid by centralizing control with Google. F-Droid argues these policies create a monopolistic environment, undermining user freedom and competiti...
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Microsoft Halts Cloud Services for Israeli Unit Over Palestinian Spying
Microsoft terminated cloud services for an Israeli defense unit after an internal review found the technology was used to store surveillance data from monitoring Palestinian civilians. The decision, based on terms of service prohibiting mass surveillance, was prompted by investigative journalism ...
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AI Marketing Success Starts with Strong Governance
AI marketing success requires strong governance frameworks to prevent reputational damage and regulatory risks, as ungoverned implementations can erode consumer trust. Transparency, privacy integration, and continuous monitoring are critical pillars for responsible AI use, ensuring ethical standa...
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Google to Block Nonconsensual Intimate Images from Search
Google has partnered with StopNCII.org to proactively identify and block non-consensual intimate images from its search results, aiming to protect individuals from digital abuse. The initiative uses hashing technology to detect such content without storing or viewing it, prioritizing user privacy...
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Is Congestion Pricing Working? The MTA’s Data Team Has Answers
The MTA launched a congestion pricing program on January 5, 2025, after years of preparation, to share traffic and transit data publicly in real-time. The agency now publishes over 180 datasets, including vehicle counts and performance metrics, to promote transparency and public accountability. T...
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One UI 8.5 Brings AI Notification Summaries to Galaxy Devices
Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 for the Galaxy S25 Ultra will introduce an AI-driven feature to summarize lengthy notifications, though it is currently inactive in early builds. The feature aims to condense multiple alerts into a brief, easy-to-read summary to save users time, but app selection for...
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TikTok Adds Voice Notes and Image Sharing to DMs
TikTok is introducing voice notes and expanded media sharing to enhance user interaction and transform the platform into a more versatile communication hub. Users can send voice messages up to 60 seconds and share up to nine images or videos per message, with safety measures like restrictions on ...
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