Amazon
Court blocks California law on children’s online safety
A federal judge said California cannot enforce a state law meant to shield children from online content that could harm them mentally or physically.
Abril Elfi
State Of New York Sues Allstate For Allegedly Not Disclosing Data Breach Of 165K New Yorkers
New York has alleged that the National General unit of Allstate (ALL.N) failed to disclose a major data breach, exposing customers’ driver license numbers. The state’s attorney general also argued that Allstate had not developed reasonable safeguards to protect drivers’ private information.
Business
Report: Social Security Chief Resigns Over DOGE Requesting Access To Recipient Data
The acting Social Security Administration’s chief stepped down from her role after multiple requests from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access recipient data, according to multiple reports.
Abril Elfi
Biden Delivered Farewell Address To The Nation, Warns Of ‘Oligarchy’
President Joe Biden has addressed the nation and delivered his farewell address from the Oval Office.
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Apple Reaches $95M Settlement Over Lawsuit Accusing ‘Siri’ Of Eavesdropping On Consumers
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit that accuses the company of infringing on its users’ privacy by utilizing “Siri,” Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, to eavesdrop on individuals with Apple devices.
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Apple to pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit
Apple agreed to pay $95 million in cash to settle a proposed class action lawsuit claiming that its voice-activated assistant violated users’ privacy.
ACLU of Ohio
Ohio: Legislature Approves Bill Banning Transgender Students From Using ‘Preferred’ Opposite-Sex Restrooms
The Ohio Senate on Wednesday approved a ban on transgender students using opposite-sex restrooms that “fit their gender identities,” sending the measure to Republican Governor Mike DeWine.
Addiction
TikTok sued by 13 states and DC, accused of harming younger users
TikTok faces new lawsuits filed by 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, accusing the popular social media platform of harming and failing to protect young people.
2027 models
U.S. Commerce Department Proposes Banning Chinese And Russia-Made Software In Cars
The U.S. Commerce Department has proposed to ban Chinese and Russian-made hardware and software in internet-connected vehicles in the United States due to “national security concerns.”
AI
Social media users lack control over data used by AI, US FTC says
Social media companies collect, share and process vast troves of information about their users while offering little transparency or control.