Section

Privacy

Data protection, surveillance, encryption

The Verge

Meta to Update Smart Glasses with Camera Disable Feature

Meta is updating its smart glasses to disable the camera if the privacy LED light is tampered with. This move comes in response to public concerns regarding privacy and modifications made by users to bypass the LED indicator.

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Daily Wire

U.S. Senate Committee Investigates Momcozy Over Data Privacy Concerns

Momcozy, a breast pump manufacturer, is being investigated by the U.S. Senate HELP Committee over concerns regarding its potential ties to the Chinese Communist Party and the privacy of customer data. Senator Bill Cassidy has raised issues about the company's data handling practices and has requested detailed information from Momcozy's CEO regarding privacy protocols and any data sharing with the CCP.

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theguardian.com

UK MP Jess Asato Sues xAI Over Non-Consensual Images

Labour MP Jess Asato has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that its Grok tool produced non-consensual sexualized images of her. This legal action may set a precedent for accountability of tech companies regarding user-generated content. The UK government has previously expressed concerns over the misuse of Grok, which has been linked to the creation of inappropriate images.

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The Hill

Lawsuit Filed Against Amazon Ring Over Facial Recognition Practices

A Virginia man has sued Amazon, claiming that its Ring doorbell cameras' facial recognition software collected his images without consent. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Seattle and alleges that the "Familiar Faces" feature violates privacy rights.

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