mozilla Mozilla Foundation Cuts 30% of Workforce and Dismantles Advocacy Division The Mozilla Foundation lays off approximately 36 employees and eliminates its advocacy and global programs divisions to increase organizational focus. The nonprofit arm of the Firefox maker states this restructuring is a response to a rapidly changing technology landscape.
x X Updates Block Feature to Let Banned Users View Public Posts X rolls out a controversial update allowing blocked users to view public posts and follower lists, sparking safety concerns among users who argue the change encourages stalking.
meta Meta Tests Facial Recognition to Block Celebrity Bait Scam Ads Meta is testing facial recognition technology to identify and block scam ads that misuse the faces of celebrities and public figures on Facebook and Instagram.
bluesky Bluesky Skyrockets to Top Five Apps as X Users Flee Policy Changes Bluesky experiences a massive surge in new users, climbing to the top five U.S. apps amid growing frustration over X's revised blocking feature and new AI data training policies.
worldcoin Sam Altman's Worldcoin Rebrands to World, Unveils New Iris Scanner The controversial crypto project Worldcoin drops "coin" from its name to become simply "World" as it unveils a new generation of iris-scanning orbs. The rebrand signals a shift toward broader human verification services rather than just focusing on cryptocurrency.
internet archive Internet Archive Hit by Massive Data Breach and DDoS Attack The Internet Archive suffers a severe security incident that exposes 31 million user email addresses and usernames. The nonprofit organization successfully fends off a simultaneous DDoS attack and works to secure its systems.
moneygram MoneyGram Confirms Customer Data Stolen in September Cyberattack MoneyGram reveals that hackers accessed and acquired customer personal information and transaction data during a September cyberattack that caused a week-long outage.
plumerai Plumerai Raises Stakes for On-Device AI in Home Security Cameras Plumerai brings highly efficient, on-device artificial intelligence to home security cameras, eliminating the need for cloud processing. Backed by Tony Fadell, the company aims to reduce costs and privacy risks for consumers.
23andme 23andMe's Decline Raises Serious Questions About Genomic Data Security As 23andMe faces delisting and a plummeting valuation, experts warn that its roughly 15 million customers face unique, irreversible risks if the company fails. Advancing genomic analysis technology makes this unprotected genetic data even more dangerous than standard financial breaches.
meta Meta Uses Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Images to Train AI Models Meta confirms that any photo or video shared with Meta AI through Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses is used to train its artificial intelligence models. Users have no way to opt out other than avoiding the multimodal AI features entirely.
ray-ban meta Students Demonstrate Ray-Ban Meta Facial Recognition for Instant Doxxing A new student project called I-XRAY connects Ray-Ban Meta glasses to facial recognition software to instantly reveal personal details about strangers. The creators emphasize this is a demonstration to raise awareness about current consumer tech privacy risks rather than a released product.
snapchat Snapchat Expands Location Tracking 'Footsteps' Feature to All iOS Users Snapchat brings its 'Footsteps' location history feature to all iOS users, allowing them to track their travels and see exploration percentages on the Snap Map.
california California Enacts 18 New AI Laws While Rejecting Controversial Safety Bill California Governor Gavin Newsom signs 18 sweeping AI bills into law, addressing risks, training data transparency, privacy, and education. The new laws take effect as the state vetoes the heavily debated SB 1047 safety bill.
apple iPhone 16 Arrives Without Its Promised Apple Intelligence Features Apple releases the iPhone 16 without its highly anticipated AI suite, marking a rare misstep for the company. Early adopters must wait months for the full Apple Intelligence experience to rollout.
ftc FTC Report Exposes Evasive Social Media Data Practices to Pave Way for Regulations A new FTC report reveals how major tech companies provide incomplete and self-serving answers regarding their massive user data collection. This detailed paper trail signals the agency's preparations for future regulatory actions in the surveillance capitalism space.