The FTC’s data-sharing order against GM is finally settled

The order, first proposed a year ago, bans GM from collecting and then selling geolocation data to third parties, like data brokers and insurance companies.

Critics pan spyware maker NSO’s transparency claims amid its push to enter US market

The infamous spyware maker released a new transparency report claiming to be a responsible spyware maker, without providing insight into how the company dealt with problematic customers in the past.

California residents can use new tool to demand brokers delete their personal data

A new tool should make it easier for California residents to limit data brokers’ ability to store and sell their personal information.

You’ve been targeted by government spyware. Now what?

Tech companies are increasingly warning their customers that they have been targeted by governments with advanced government spyware, such as NSO’s Pegasus or Paragon’s Graphite. What happens after receiving a threat notification?

Dozens of Flock AI camera feeds were just out there
Dozens of Flock AI camera feeds were just out there

The livestreams connected to more than 60 of Flock’s AI-powered surveillance cameras were left available to view on the web, allowing someone to see live feeds of each location without needing a username or password, according to findings from tech YouTuber Benn Jordan and 404 Media. Flock is a technology company that works with thousands […]

Featured Chrome extension could be copying your AI chats

A “Featured” browser add-on marketed as privacy protection may have been copying AI chats. Koi Security says Urban VPN Proxy began intercepting prompts and replies after a July 9, 2025 update.
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Firefox AI kill switch is coming, but you’ll wait until 2026

Mozilla says a Firefox AI kill switch is coming in Q1 2026 after a Reddit open letter challenged its “modern AI browser” push. Users will be watching whether “off” really means off.
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ChatGPT gets safety rules to protect teens and encourage human relations over virtual pals

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT’s rules to better protect teens, adding stronger safeguards, clearer boundaries, and guidance that encourages real-world support when conversations become sensitive.
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