Tempers flare over emotion-sensing AI
The technology’s already being put to use, but critics say it’s inaccurate and dangerous.
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Privacy fears over possible use of Alexa to collect evidence
Use of emerging technologies must be legislated for, says human rights commission.
Your iOS app may still be covertly tracking you, despite what Apple says
Apple’s landmark App Tracking Transparency may not be as tough as some people think.
NSO Group faces court action after Pegasus spyware used against targets in UK
Three human rights activists whose phones were targeted by spyware traced to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have begun legal action.
Google to update cookie consent banner in Europe following fine
Google to update cookie consent banner in Europe a few months after the CNIL fined Google €150 million for breaching French law.
EP inquiry committee for Pegasus and other spyware launched
On Tuesday, Parliament’s new inquiry committee investigating the use of Pegasus and other spyware had its first meeting, electing a Chair and three Vice-Chairs.
Senior EU officials were targeted with Israeli spyware
Senior officials at the European Commission were targeted last year with spy software designed by an Israeli surveillance firm.
Face scanner Clearview AI aims to branch out beyond police
Company is looking to launch a new business venture to compete with the likes of Amazon and Microsoft in verifying people’s identity using facial recognition.
Web scraping is legal, US appeals court reaffirms
The landmark web scraping case was bounced back to the Ninth Circuit by the U.S. Supreme Court.
EDPB concerned about reforms for Belgian DPA
The European Data Protection Board expressed concerns about proposed legislative developments that would affect the Belgian Data Protection Authority.
Videoconferencing apps may listen even when mic is off
The researchers found that all of the videoconferencing apps they tested occasionally gather raw audio data while mute is activated.
Technology used in the justice system is outpacing scrutiny and regulation
The report acknowledges the potential of these technologies but warns against the pace of their deployment and the absence of appropriate safeguards.