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A new device gives parents peace of mind about teen drivers while protecting privacy in an industry infamous for selling your information. The Miles Plug tracks location and detects crashes for $11 monthly with zero data selling.
A former Meta and Microsoft executive is solving one of smart glasses' biggest problems: being locked into one company's AI assistant forever. His new startup lets you switch eyewear brands without losing everything your AI has learned about you.
When a journalist asked 100 companies for his personal data under California privacy law, many deleted his information instead—exactly what he asked them not to do. The mix-ups reveal how companies struggle to honor basic consumer privacy rights.
Dutch regulators just issued Europe's second-largest privacy fine ever, forcing Uber to put humans back in charge of decisions that affect drivers' livelihoods. The landmark ruling sets a powerful precedent for worker protections in the gig economy.
A security researcher accidentally created a safety net for the internet by purchasing common "no-reply" email domains. He's now protecting thousands of people's private data that companies are accidentally sending into the void.
A fingernail-sized silicon chip now generates truly random numbers for encryption and proves they're secure—all by itself. This breakthrough could protect everything from your bank account to hospital records as quantum computing threatens current security systems.
Singapore just made it easier for companies to build AI while protecting people's private data. Two government agencies released new guides that show businesses how to collaborate on artificial intelligence without exposing sensitive information.
Federal employees can now use TikTok on government devices again after the app restructured under American investor control. The change ends a ban that started in 2022 over national security concerns.
Developers and activists gathered in Berlin to explore whether decentralized technology can return control of the internet to everyday users. The conversation has moved beyond cryptocurrency speculation to tackle who truly owns our digital lives.
The Dutch government just made a major move toward digital independence by partnering with a European cloud provider for the first time. The deal gives ministries a new option beyond American tech giants and keeps sensitive data under European control.
France is transferring the health data of tens of millions of citizens from Microsoft to a homegrown provider, marking a major win for digital sovereignty. The move protects sensitive medical information while strengthening European tech independence.
The Dutch government just signed a major agreement with European cloud provider STACKIT, reducing dependence on American tech giants. It's a win for digital sovereignty that keeps citizen data safely within EU borders.