Elon Musk’s xAI required employees to submit biometric data including faces and voices to train its “Ani” AI companion. The program, code-named “Project Skippy,” gave the company perpetual rights to use employee likenesses. Some employees expressed concerns about potential misuse of their data.
Google just expanded Chrome’s autofill feature beyond passwords to include sensitive personal documents. The update lets the browser remember passport numbers, driver’s license information, and vehicle identification numbers. All data is encrypted, but users can opt out by disabling enhanced autofil
Apple has detailed new developer tools for complying with Texas’s upcoming age verification law. The requirements take effect January 1, 2026 and will impact apps available in Texas.
Social platforms are overhauling their approach to AI content as synthetic media floods feeds. From mandatory labeling to legal action against bots, companies are treating human interaction as a competitive advantage. The era of trusted micro-communities may be arriving faster than expected.
Apple appears to be developing a new AirDrop feature that would let users pair devices for up to 30 days using PIN codes. This would provide more persistent sharing options beyond the current “Everyone for 10 minutes” setting. The feature was spotted in iOS 26.2 developer beta 1 but isn’t yet active
A federal audit reveals the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s cybersecurity program has become “not effective” after dropping two maturity levels. The agency has 35 systems operating without proper authorization and continues using outdated software. Staff departures and contractor cuts have cr
BDO has quit its role supporting a Singaporean family office connected to an alleged international scam empire. The move comes after US authorities imposed sanctions and seized $15 billion in bitcoin linked to the operation.
Italy becomes the latest country to mandate age verification for adult websites starting November 12. While authorities promise enhanced privacy through “double-anonymity,” technical experts warn of fundamental security flaws and unintended consequences.
A security gap in Flock Safety’s license plate surveillance system has lawmakers demanding FTC action. With stolen police credentials exposing billions of vehicle tracking records, the incident reveals systemic vulnerabilities in America’s surveillance infrastructure.
AI web browsers are circumventing publisher paywalls by appearing as regular human users. This creates new revenue threats for digital media companies already fighting copyright battles with AI firms.
