Privacy

Lawsuit claims Meta can see WhatsApp chats in breach of privacy
Lawsuit claims Meta can see WhatsApp chats in breach of privacy
The complaint cites ‘whistleblowers’ as having helped bring this information to light, though it doesn’t explain who they arePublished Sun, Jan 25, 2026 · 11:30 AMAN INTERNATIONAL group of...
Toys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?
Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy in a crystal ball.Your next toy purchase might be powered by...
Google, Amazon, X, Microsoft Ad Practices Ruled Illegal Under EU Privacy Law
Image: Uliana/Adobe Stock European regulators have ruled that the consent mechanism used for tracking-based advertising by companies like Google, Amazon, X (formerly Twitter), and Microsoft violates the General Data...
Congressmen sound alarm over data privacy following 23andMe bankruptcy
Three congressmen from the House Committee on Energy and Commerce are raising concerns over data privacy weeks after the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, putting millions of...
The Future of Federated Learning: Data Privacy in Decentralized AI Model Training
As artificial intelligence continues to expand across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and smart devices, one of the most pressing challenges is ensuring data privacy while maintaining model performance. The emergence...
Privacy Meets Personalization: Ganesh Vadlakonda’s Work in Federated Learning & GenAI
The intersection of privacy, personalization, and Generative AI is redefining the future of mobile applications. At the forefront of this transformation is Ganesh Vadlakonda, Principal Mobile and AI/ML Engineer...
23andMe shares tumble after bankruptcy filing and California attorney general’s privacy warning
South San Francisco-based genetic testing venture 23andMe saw its shares plunge more than 50% Monday after the company announced it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company...
DeepSeek Faces Major Cyberattack After Wall Street Debut, Limits New Users Amid Privacy Concerns and Global Tech Stock Slump
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek announced a temporary halt on user registrations following a large-scale cyberattack on its services. This news comes shortly after its grand debut on Wall Street...
Solving the Privacy Puzzle: This Privacy Steward’s Journey to Building a Safer Digital World
Online privacy is a complex and evolving landscape. We generate a digital footprint with every click, search and purchase, which offer unparalleled convenience and access to information. However, it...
Apple to pay US million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit
Apple to pay US$95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit
APPLE agreed to pay US$95 million in cash to settle a proposed class action lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated Siri assistant violated users’ privacy. A preliminary settlement was filed on...