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Apple

Apple to pay $95 million to settle ‘Snoopy Siri’ class action lawsuit

Fri 3 Jan 2025Fri 3 Jan 2025

Apple denied wrongdoing in agreeing to settle; Lawsuit alleges Siri recorded without trigger words and these were then shared with advertisers

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Artificial intelligence

Rise of AI deepfakes: ‘We need to rethink what we share,’ Kaspersky data scientist says

Written by Sharon Benjamin

Fri 23 Feb 2024Fri 23 Feb 2024

The UAE is advanced in AI, but responsible and ethical use of AI is crucial especially as AI hallucinations, privacy risks, and cybersecurity threats lurk worldwide, Kaspersky’s Lead Data Scientist said

instant messaging

WhatsApp reveals major updates lined up for users

Written by Staff Writer

Mon 3 Apr 2023Mon 3 Apr 2023

WhatsApp users will be able to soon lock chats, edit messages and use new emojis in the upcoming update

Android devices

Google to pay $391.5mn to settle location tracking lawsuit with 40 US states

Written by Staff Writer

Tue 15 Nov 2022Tue 15 Nov 2022

It is the largest multi-state privacy settlement by state authorities in US history; the agreement also includes a binding commitment for improved disclosures by the company

Privacy

Twitter launches ‘close friends’ feature

Written by One Carlo Diaz

Wed 31 Aug 2022Wed 31 Aug 2022

The social media major’s latest move comes in the wake of widespread unease among its users for being prosecuted or attracting unruly comments from unknown users for some of their posts, allegedly for being ‘hurting sentiments’ or offensive

algorithms

Video: How ads follow you around the internet

Written by ITP

Thu 6 Feb 2020Wed 6 Oct 2021

Hint: It’s why every site asks you to accept cookies. You’ve seen the pop-ups: “This site uses cookies to improve your experience. Please accept cookies.”

Amazon Alexa

The Internet of Things asks: comfort or privacy?

Written by ITP

Wed 13 Nov 2019Wed 6 Oct 2021

The Internet of Things, the vast collection of internet-connected devices talking to each other and completing a wide range of tasks, is getting bigger and more connected by the day.