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Anthropic's CEO is choosing democratic values over a lucrative Pentagon contract, refusing to allow its AI technology to be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. The company's principled stand shows tech leaders can prioritize ethical boundaries even when facing government pressure.
A volunteer medical group in Mauritania is using facial recognition to create patient records for thousands who lack birth certificates or ID cards. The offline technology works in remote desert areas and protects privacy while ensuring better care.
Discord just proved that user voices matter in tech. After a massive privacy backlash, the gaming platform hit pause on its face-scanning age verification plan and pushed the rollout back 18 months.
Discord hit pause on a controversial age verification plan after users raised privacy concerns, proving that speaking up can shape how tech platforms protect us. The company extended its timeline by over a year to build better, more private options.
Dozens of American cities are rejecting mass surveillance technology after residents voiced strong privacy concerns. Communities from California to Connecticut are choosing transparency over tracking in local government decisions.
Discord just ended its test of a controversial age verification partner after users raised privacy concerns. The messaging platform is now focusing on privacy-first options that keep your data on your device.
A nonprofit is offering over $11,000 to anyone who can hack Ring cameras to store footage locally instead of sending it to Amazon. The Fulu Foundation wants to give homeowners true control over their own security devices.
Grassroots activists are winning big as 30 cities drop controversial AI camera systems that were tracking residents. Communities from Arizona to Oregon are choosing privacy over surveillance.
Tech companies will have just 48 hours to remove intimate images shared without consent under a new UK law. Victims will only need to report the abuse once, instead of chasing down multiple platforms.
Indian author and Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty urged lawmakers to protect children from social media overexposure, calling for regulations similar to those protecting child actors. Her message resonates with parents worldwide struggling to balance sharing and shielding.
Former listing photos on Zillow and other real estate sites are helping criminals plan break-ins, but homeowners can delete them in just minutes. A simple 10-minute process can protect your home from would-be burglars who are using these photos to study layouts, entry points, and security systems.
European Parliament officials are putting privacy first by blocking AI chatbots on work devices. The move shows how protecting sensitive information can take priority over convenience.
South Metro Atlanta is getting the nation's first autonomous public transit network this December, offering free rides 24/7 on vehicles that combine the privacy of a car with the affordability of a bus. After ten years of development, Glydways is proving that cities don't need billions to build modern mass transit.
Amazon scrapped its controversial partnership with surveillance company Flock Safety after customers destroyed their Ring cameras in protest. The backlash shows Americans are demanding real privacy protections.
Amazon's Ring doorbell company canceled its partnership with surveillance firm Flock Safety after public concerns about AI tracking capabilities. The move shows how customer voices can push major tech companies to reconsider privacy practices.
Amazon's Ring pulled the plug on a controversial deal with Flock Safety, a company that shares AI camera footage with federal agencies. The decision came after public concern about privacy and surveillance technology.
Ring has canceled its controversial partnership with police surveillance company Flock Safety, choosing to prioritize user privacy concerns over law enforcement collaboration. The decision came after customers voiced strong concerns about doorbell camera footage being shared with police.
When Ring users raised privacy concerns about a controversial partnership, Amazon listened and reversed course. The tech giant's decision shows how customer voices can drive meaningful change in an era of growing surveillance worries.
A viral Super Bowl ad sparked debate about pet tracking technology, but animal advocates are sharing better alternatives. Privacy-focused groups and pet rescuers say tried-and-true methods work without compromising security.
Mozilla is taking a different approach to AI: letting users decide if they want it at all. The Firefox browser will soon offer full control over every AI feature, from chatbots to translations.
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