Meta (Facebook) has taken steps to remove companies and organisations from it’s platforms it accuses of “… targeting individuals including journalists and human rights activists.” Meta bans surveillance-for-hire firms for targeting users – BBC News More on this here: Facebook takes down accounts for seven “cyber-mercenary” firms – The Record …
Why we like AI – and a tiny bit on how it works and privacy
Following my post about the Reith Lecture – I came across this video on YouTube from a excellent creator I follow – Curious Droid. (Did you know I like space?) He talks about Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and artificial neural networks, what the difference is and how they …
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Changed the words but not the way we operate – WhatsApp
WhatsApp (owned by Facebook/Meta) has changed it’s privacy policy in the EU and UK following a fine by the Irish GDPR watchdog. The fine of £190m is the second largest delivered because of GDPR violations. The new policy better explains how WhatsApp uses your data, in particular in it’s relationship …
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Privacy, capitalism, government, Big Tech and you!
John Naughton for The Guardian has an excellent article looking at Big Tech and asking is it too late for anyone to curb their enthusiasm! Can big tech ever be reined in? | Computing | The Guardian
UK Online Safety Bill
The Guardian has several articles discussing the forthcoming UK government online safety bill. TechScape: what to expect from the online safety bill | Technology | The Guardian TechScape: UK online safety bill could set tone for global social media regulation | Technology | The Guardian The bill will impact the …
