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Italian Regulator Fines Meta $887 Million for Unauthorized Access to Android User Photos

Italian Regulator Fines Meta $887 Million for Unauthorized Access to Android User Photos

Italian Regulator Fines Meta $887 Million for Unauthorized Access to Android User Photos
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University of Maryland Study Reveals Privacy Risks in Multi-App Messaging Habits

University of Maryland Study Reveals Privacy Risks in Multi-App Messaging Habits

A new study by the University of Maryland (UMD) and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has uncovered significant privacy risks associated with users juggling multiple messaging applications. Researchers, including Yonghwi Kwon from UMD, demonstrated how seemingly isolated pieces of metadata across platforms like Telegram, WhatsApp, Tinder, and KakaoTalk can be chained together to reveal real identities and pinpoint physical locations. This is achieved without breaking encryption or reading private messages. The study, titled 'Connecting the Dots: An Investigative Study on Linking Private User Data Across Messaging Apps,' was presented at the 2026 Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium. The team found that security protections within one platform can be undermined by permissive defaults on another, especially when users reuse identifiers like phone numbers or photos across different accounts. Following the disclosure of these findings, affected platforms updated...
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New York sued over law requiring social media 'warning label'

New York sued over law requiring social media 'warning label'

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Nov 13 (Reuters) - An internet trade group sued New York on Friday, seeking to block a state law requiring social media platforms that contain potentially addictive features to provide state-approved warning labels for users.
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Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit with U.S. States, Implements Teen Usage Restrictions

Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit with U.S. States, Implements Teen Usage Restrictions

Meta has reached a settlement with several U.S. states regarding a lawsuit alleging that its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, contribute to social media addiction among teenagers. As part of this agreement, Meta will introduce new features designed to restrict the use of these platforms by teenagers. These measures include limiting daily usage to two hours and banning access between midnight and 6 a.m. without parental consent. Additionally, Meta has committed to implementing enhanced age verification processes for users under 18, strengthening parental controls, and adding more controls over 'like' counts and appearance filters. This settlement comes amidst a broader global discussion on regulating social media use among young people, with other countries like Canada and Australia proposing their own legislative measures to address similar concerns.
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EU AI Act Imposes Strict Regulations on AI Systems, Affecting U.S. Companies Operating in Europe

EU AI Act Imposes Strict Regulations on AI Systems, Affecting U.S. Companies Operating in Europe

EU AI Act Imposes Strict Regulations on AI Systems, Affecting U.S. Companies Operating in Europe
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Local Voters Reject AI Data Centers in 40 Out of 41 Elections, Threatening $1 Trillion Boom

Local Voters Reject AI Data Centers in 40 Out of 41 Elections, Threatening $1 Trillion Boom

Local Voters Reject AI Data Centers in 40 Out of 41 Elections, Threatening $1 Trillion Boom
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TikTok Seeks Public Policy Project Intern to Navigate Legislative Threats and Promote Growth

TikTok Seeks Public Policy Project Intern to Navigate Legislative Threats and Promote Growth

TikTok is actively seeking a Public Policy Project Intern to join its Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team. This role is based in Washington, D.C., and focuses on monitoring and analyzing federal and state legislation relevant to tech policy. The intern will be responsible for tracking legislative hearings, drafting memorandums on tech-related updates, and assisting the Public Policy team in engaging with policymakers. The primary objective of the Global Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to proactively prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats that could impact TikTok's operations. Concurrently, the team works to foster a political, legislative, and regulatory environment conducive to the company's growth and innovation. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced professional setting, allowing the intern to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in the tech policy landscape. Applicants are expected to be pursuing a Bachelor's ...
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Italy Considers Temporary Pause on Aster Air Defense Missile Deliveries to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns

Italy Considers Temporary Pause on Aster Air Defense Missile Deliveries to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns

Italy is contemplating a temporary suspension of its Aster air defense missile shipments to Ukraine. This consideration stems from an urgent need to preserve Italy's national security stockpile levels, as reported by ANSA on November 11. Despite this potential pause in missile deliveries, Italy's broader commitment to supporting Kyiv remains firm. The upcoming military assistance package from Rome is expected to prioritize power generators and specialized equipment. These resources are intended to aid in repairing Ukraine's energy infrastructure, which has sustained damage during Russia's full-scale invasion. The decision to potentially halt missile deliveries also reflects industrial constraints and production timelines, as defense manufacturers face challenges in rapidly replacing transferred stock. This move mirrors a similar decision made by Germany regarding Patriot system interceptors on November 7. The contents of Italy's defense package remain classified, with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosett...
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Italy fines Meta $887 million over Android users' data access

Italy fines Meta $887 million over Android users' data access

MILAN, Nov 14 (Reuters) - Italy's data protection agency said on Saturday it had fined Meta Platforms €805 million ($887 million) after finding the company had accessed Android users' photographs and videos without obtaining their consent or informing them.
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Coca-Cola Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Cookie Tracking After Rejection

Coca-Cola Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Cookie Tracking After Rejection

Coca-Cola Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Cookie Tracking After Rejection
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Spanish watchdog opens TikTok probe but denies government demand to block app

Spanish watchdog opens TikTok probe but denies government demand to block app

MADRID, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Spain's data protection watchdog AEPD said on Wednesday that it had launched a probe into the alleged proliferation of child sexual abuse material on social media platform TikTok brought to light in an investigation by a local news website.
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What to know about the innocent people romance scammers use as bait

What to know about the innocent people romance scammers use as bait

For eight years, romance scammers have stolen one Mississippi man’s photos to create hundreds of fake online profiles that have been used to trick lovesick men and women out of their money