Topic: user rights
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Google Defends Sideloading as F-Droid Cries 'Fake News'
F-Droid disputes Google's claims that sideloading remains unchanged, arguing new developer verification requirements significantly restrict user freedom and control over app installations. Google's policy now mandates developer identity verification with official documents, giving it administrati...
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TreeSize drops perpetual license support, pushes subscription
JAM Software has ended updates and support for TreeSize perpetual licenses once maintenance expires, pushing users toward subscriptions, and also withholds license keys and installers after support ends. Since 2025, TreeSize has shifted to subscription models, now selling perpetual licenses only ...
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PlayStation DRM Glitch Sparks Fan Concerns
Reports emerged that Sony may have introduced a 30-day online check-in requirement for new digital games on PS4 and PS5, with claims that game licenses could be revoked if validation fails. Independent verification from the preservation group DoesItPlay replicated the issue, but an anonymous insi...
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Spain resists US tech pressure on social media and AI rules
Spain is advancing a comprehensive regulatory package targeting social media platforms and high-risk AI, with Digital Transformation Minister Óscar López stating that tech company profits cannot come at the expense of citizens' rights. The proposed rules would impose stricter oversight on content...
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EU Defies Trump Tariff Threats, Cracks Down on Meta
The EU accuses Meta of violating the Digital Services Act by providing inadequate tools for reporting illegal content and challenging moderation decisions, potentially leading to a multi-billion dollar fine. Meta's platforms are criticized for using "dark patterns" in their reporting systems and ...
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EU Accuses Instagram and Facebook of Breaking Content Rules
European regulators have accused Meta's Facebook and Instagram of violating the Digital Services Act due to inadequate content moderation systems and lack of transparency regarding illegal material and researcher data access. The platforms were criticized for implementing confusing systems and da...
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EU probes xAI over Grok's deepfake porn scandal
The EU has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk's xAI, alleging its Grok chatbot was used to generate and spread non-consensual deepfake pornography, including potential child sexual abuse material. The probe, under the Digital Services Act, will examine whether xAI failed to implement ...
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