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Facebook Ships VR Headsets With Embarrassing Hidden Inscriptions

Facebook admits that tens of thousands of upcoming Oculus VR controllers ship with internal prototype messages like "Big Brother Is Watching." The company reveals the embarrassing hardware error ahead of two major headset launches.

Facebook Spends $20 Million on Zuckerberg's Personal Security in 2018

Facebook pays over $20 million for Mark Zuckerberg's personal security in 2018, nearly tripling the previous year's costs amid heightened public scrutiny. Sheryl Sandberg also receives millions for her own protection detail.

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New Algorithmic Accountability Act Demands Bias Testing for Big Tech

Democratic lawmakers introduce the Algorithmic Accountability Act, a bill that requires large tech companies to evaluate their automated systems for bias and discrimination. The legislation routes regulatory enforcement through the Federal Trade Commission.

Bipartisan Senate Bill Targets Manipulative Dark Patterns in Big Tech

Senators Warner and Fischer introduce the DETOUR Act to ban deceptive design tactics that trick users into surrendering personal data. The legislation holds large online platforms accountable for manipulative interfaces and compulsive design targeting children.

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Decentralized Self-Sovereign Identity Promises to End Traditional Documents

Self-sovereign identity aims to put control of personal documents like passports and driver's licenses directly into the hands of individuals through decentralized technology. This system replaces physical paperwork with cryptographic attestations stored on a shared global network.

Turing Award Winner Bengio Warns Against Secretive AI and Self-Regulation

Newly minted Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio expresses deep concern over AI development happening behind closed doors in military and private labs. He argues that voluntary self-regulation fails and calls for strong international laws to prevent authoritarian abuse.

Cloudflare Launches Warp, a Mobile VPN Designed to Speed Up Connections

Cloudflare introduces Warp, a new VPN service that aims to improve mobile internet speeds while adding security and privacy. The service targets everyday users rather than power users seeking to bypass geographic restrictions.

Cloudflare Launches WARP to Secure and Speed Up Mobile Internet Traffic

Cloudflare introduces WARP, a new VPN alternative built on the success of its 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver, to improve mobile internet performance and security. The service aims to fix fundamental flaws in how data is transmitted across the internet without the traditional slowdowns of standard VPNs.

Cloudflare Introduces Warp, a Free Mobile VPN Designed to Boost Speed

Cloudflare launches Warp, a free mobile VPN service that protects user traffic while actually improving internet speeds. The service is available now through the existing 1.1.1.1 app via a waitlist.

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg Urges Global Internet Regulations

Mark Zuckerberg calls for worldwide rules governing harmful content, election integrity, and privacy. The move comes as Facebook faces intense global scrutiny over data breaches and misinformation.

Facebook Faces Global Privacy Probes Despite Continued Business Growth

Government agencies around the world continue to investigate Facebook's data privacy policies, threatening the company with hefty fines. Meanwhile, the social media giant sees strong earnings and steady user growth despite ongoing scandals.