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WASHINGTON — A growing wave of resistance is sweeping through progressive enclaves across the U.S., as cities and towns slam the brakes…
US Presses EU to Ease Up on DSA and DMA: Trade Talks Heat Up with Big Tech at Stake
As transatlantic tensions simmer over digital dominance, the US is dangling a massive investment carrot to coax the EU into softening its…
Irish Regulator Cracks Down on TikTok and LinkedIn Over Flawed Illegal Content Reporting
Dublin, Ireland — In a bold move to enforce Europe’s stringent online safety rules, Ireland’s media watchdog, Coimisiún na Meán (CNM), has…
Breaking: France’s CNIL just slapped American Express with a €1.5M fine for cookie chaos!
American Express is just another violator in the eyes of France’s privacy enforcer.
CISA’s Fresh Mobile Security Playbook: Locking Down Your Phone Against Cyber Spies and Hackers
In an era where nation-state hackers—from Chinese operatives to other bad actors—are zeroing in on our smartphones like never before, the Cybersecurity…
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FTC Moves Against Illuminate Education Over Major Student Data Breach
Federal regulators have moved against a major education-technology provider after uncovering what they describe as years of serious security failures that left…
Swalwell Sues FHFA Chief Over Alleged Privacy Breach in Mortgage Fraud Probe: A Wake-Up on Weaponizing Federal Data
In a bold escalation of political tensions, California Democrat Rep.
Macron Blasts EU’s ‘Geopolitical’ Lag in Cracking Down on US Tech Giants
In Paris French President Emmanuel Macron has unleashed a sharp rebuke against the European Union’s sluggish enforcement of landmark digital regulations, accusing…
EDPB Gears Up for Pivotal Discussions on EU Digital Omnibus: GDPR Amendments in the Spotlight
As the European Union pushes forward with efforts to streamline its sprawling digital regulatory framework, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) is…
Dark Web AI Hackers’ New Best Friends: WormGPT and KawaiiGPT Lower the Bar for Cyber Bad Guys
Just when you thought AI was all about helpful chatbots and productivity hacks, the shadows of the dark web are flipping the…
New York’s AI Pricing Law Kicks Off: Early Disclosures from DoorDash and Uber Spark Scrutiny Wave
As New York’s groundbreaking Algorithmic Pricing Disclosure Act (APDA) hit the books this month, tech giants are already flashing the required warning:…
House Lawmakers Gear Up for Key Hearing on Shielding Kids from Online Risks
As parents and educators raise alarms about the digital dangers facing young users, the House Energy and Commerce Committee is stepping up…