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News & Articles By Cassie B.
05/19/2025
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By Cassie B.
Meta’s AI data grab sparks legal battle as privacy group fights back
Meta faces fierce backlash for resuming AI data collection in the EU despite a €1.2 billion fine, with privacy group noyb threatening legal action over its opt-out consent model. Critics accuse Meta of exploiting legal loopholes by claiming “legitimate interest” to harvest user data without explicit consent, violating GDPR principles. Privacy activist Max Schrems condemns […]
05/16/2025
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By Cassie B.
Coinbase stock drops 7% as SEC probes user metrics and hackers demand $20M ransom
Coinbase stock dropped 7% after-hours due to a major data breach and an ongoing SEC investigation into misleading user metrics claims. The SEC is probing Coinbase’s past claim of “100+ million verified users,” questioning its accuracy and impact on investors. A cyberattack exposed customer data after hackers bribed overseas support agents, leading to potential $400M […]
05/16/2025
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By Cassie B.
Coinbase faces $400M fallout after insider-led phishing attack exposes customer data
Coinbase suffered a major phishing attack involving bribed overseas contractors who stole sensitive user data, including personal details and transaction histories, though no funds were compromised. The attackers demanded a $20 million ransom, but Coinbase refused and instead offered a $20 million bounty for their capture, leading to potential costs of up to $400 million. […]
05/15/2025
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By Cassie B.
X-class solar flare sparks worldwide disruptions, with more storms expected as sunspot turns toward Earth
The sun released its most powerful solar flare of the year—an X2.7-class eruption—disrupting radio communications across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Sunspot AR4087, the source of the flare, is rotating toward Earth, raising concerns about stronger solar storms that could damage satellites and power grids. The flare’s radiation ionized Earth’s upper atmosphere, causing high-frequency […]
05/11/2025
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By Cassie B.
How Meta’s “free” AI assistant turns private conversations into profit
Meta has launched Meta AI, a chatbot marketed as a helpful assistant but designed to extract and monetize users’ personal data for targeted advertising. Powered by Llama 4, Meta AI collects intimate details from conversations, including health concerns and emotional struggles, without clear opt-out options. Unlike subscription-based AI services, Meta AI integrates with its ad […]
05/06/2025
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By Cassie B.
AI voice cloning supercharges “Hi mom” text hoaxes that convince parents to send money to scammers
Cybercriminals are using AI voice cloning to exploit trust, mimicking loved ones in emergencies to steal money via scams like the “Hi mom” fraud. Scammers can clone voices from just seconds of social media audio, making fake pleas for urgent financial help seem terrifyingly real. The “Hi mom” scam starts with a message from an […]
04/28/2025
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By Cassie B.
China bets on Huawei’s Ascend chips to replace banned Nvidia technology
Huawei is testing its advanced AI chip, the Ascend 910D, aiming to replace Nvidia’s semiconductors in China amid U.S. sanctions. The new chip may outperform Nvidia’s H100 in raw power but suffers from higher energy consumption and lower efficiency. Huawei’s AI chip progress follows the success of its domestically produced Mate 60 chip, defying earlier […]
04/28/2025
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By Cassie B.
Google betrays privacy promises by abandoning third-party cookie phaseout
Google has reversed its plan to phase out third-party tracking cookies in Chrome, drawing backlash from privacy advocates who see it as prioritizing profits over user privacy. The decision means users will remain under constant surveillance by advertisers, contradicting Google’s earlier promises of enhanced privacy controls. Critics accuse Google of using its Privacy Sandbox initiative […]
04/25/2025
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By Cassie B.
South Korea discovers DeepSeek transferred user data to Chinese servers without consent
South Korean regulators found DeepSeek transferred user data to a Chinese cloud service without consent. The leaked data included user inputs, device details, and network information, raising national security fears. DeepSeek was suspended in South Korea after regulators discovered it transferred user data without consent to Volcengine, a cloud provider whose owner, ByteDance, has previously […]
04/24/2025
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By Cassie B.
Intel plans 20% workforce reduction to combat declining competitiveness in AI market
Intel plans to cut over 20% of its workforce—nearly 22,000 jobs—to reverse slumping sales and competition losses. CEO Lip-Bu Tan aims to dismantle bureaucracy, centralize engineering decisions, and accelerate cost-saving measures. Intel struggles in AI as rivals like Nvidia and TSMC dominate, despite previous layoffs under ex-CEO Gelsinger. Morale is low with talent fleeing to […]
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