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OzoneAI Lets Users Sell Data Directly to Advertisers

A new startup named OzoneAI allows users to bypass major tech companies and sell their personal data directly to advertisers for cash. The company takes a 30% cut from businesses while promising users more control over their digital information.

Apple Halts Siri Audio Grading Program Amid Global Privacy Backlash

Apple suspends its Siri audio grading program worldwide after a report highlights contractor access to sensitive user recordings. The company promises a future software update that allows users to opt out of the quality control process.

Startups Turn Data Ethics Into a Strategic Weapon Against Incumbents

As the FTC issues record-breaking fines to major tech companies, resource-poor startups are leveraging agile data governance to build trust and gain a competitive edge.

Deepfake Mark Zuckerberg Video Surfaces Ahead of Congressional AI Hearing

A digitally altered video shows Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg making a sinister statement about data control, adding fuel to the deepfake debate just before a House Intelligence Committee hearing.

facial recognition

San Francisco Becomes First Major US City to Ban Government Facial Recognition

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors passes the Stop Secret Surveillance Ordinance, prohibiting city agencies from using facial recognition technology. The new law focuses on accountability and requires government departments to seek approval before acquiring new surveillance equipment.

Mailchimp and Shopify End Partnership Over Data and Privacy Disputes

Mailchimp and Shopify officially end their integration after failing to agree on data-sharing terms. The breakup highlights growing tensions as Mailchimp expands into e-commerce territory.

Facebook Exposes Hundreds of Millions of Plain Text Passwords to Employees

Facebook investigates a massive security failure that leaves up to 600 million user passwords searchable by thousands of employees since 2012. The company claims it finds no evidence of internal abuse or data misuse.

Tokenized Data Emerges as Alternative to Big Tech Dominance

As regulators target tech giants over data control, a new generation of data-backed tokens offers a decentralized alternative to the current data paradigm.

Facebook COO Sandberg Unveils Five-Step Plan to Combat Misinformation

Facing intense backlash over election interference and data privacy failures, Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg details a comprehensive new strategy to secure the platform. The company also announces key partnerships in Germany ahead of EU parliamentary elections.

artificial intelligence

Industry Experts Forecast Key Artificial Intelligence Trends for 2019

Leading technology analysts share their top AI predictions for the upcoming year, highlighting major shifts in healthcare, data privacy, and voice technology. The forecasts reveal how the 2018 AI arms race directly shapes the next wave of innovation.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai Faces Intense Congressional Scrutiny Over Data Privacy

Google CEO Sundar Pichai testifies before Congress as lawmakers aggressively question the tech giant's data collection practices and potential political bias.