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Report: Shein Confidentially Files for IPO in London
IPO // June 24, 2024

Shein has reported confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in London. This move doesn’t necessarily mean the IPO will happen in London, as Shein would prefer to go public in the United States, CNBC reported Monday (June 24), citing unnamed sources. Shein did...

Microsoft Pauses Its Launch of AI-Powered Recall Program
artificial intelligence // June 14, 2024

Tech giant Microsoft has decided to delay the rollout of “Recall,” its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature designed to track and store users’ computer activity. The company announced on Thursday (June 13) that instead of rolling out Recall to all its new computers next week, it...

Apple’s AI Push Puts Privacy, Security in the Spotlight
artificial intelligence // June 12, 2024

As Apple enters the race to bring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to consumer devices and services, the tech giant is betting that a strong emphasis on privacy and security will set its offerings apart in an increasingly competitive market. At its annual Worldwide Developers...

Meta’s AI Training Plans Targeted by EU Privacy Group
artificial intelligence // June 06, 2024

Meta’s plans for training its AI have run afoul of a European privacy group. Vienna-based NOYB — the European Center for Digital Rights —  said Thursday (June 6) it had filed complaints with 11 European countries, arguing that Meta’s use of user data in its AI proposed AI practices violate...

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Microsoft Pauses Its Launch of AI-Powered Recall Program

June 14, 2024
Tech giant Microsoft has decided to delay the rollout of “Recall,” its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered feature designed to track and store users’ computer activity. The company announced on Thursday (June 13) that instead of rolling out Recall to all its new computers next week, it will take a more cautious approach by previewing the feature […]

Got Leather? Almost a Third of Consumers Prefer Carrying Physical Wallet

April 03, 2024
Digital wallets — Apple Pay, Google Wallet, PayPal and more — give consumers a secure, convenient and contactless way to pay for purchases online and in person. Because they store credit- and debit-card...

Privacy Dynamics Return to Forefront of Connected Consumer Concerns

April 02, 2024
In a dynamic connected economy landscape, where every click, swipe and tap leaves a digital footprint, the notion of privacy has become an elusive concept, sought after yet increasingly challenging...

Companies Need to Be ‘Adaptive’ and ‘Curious’ in 2024 as Regulations Loom

October 27, 2023
Kathryn McCall, chief legal and compliance officer at Trustly, said that as 2023 gives way to 2024, there are a few simple truths governing payments. With the continued emergence of...

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Meta Suspends AI Tools in Brazil Amid Privacy Policy Dispute

July 18, 2024
Meta has reportedly suspended its generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in Brazil after one of the country’s regulators objected to part of the company’s privacy policy. Earlier in July, Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) suspended the validity of Meta’s new privacy policy, saying the company would have to exclude the section about the processing […]

Report: Shein Confidentially Files for IPO in London

June 24, 2024
Shein has reported confidentially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in London. This move doesn’t necessarily mean the IPO will happen in London, as Shein would prefer to go...

Meta’s AI Training Plans Targeted by EU Privacy Group

June 06, 2024
Meta’s plans for training its AI have run afoul of a European privacy group. Vienna-based NOYB — the European Center for Digital Rights —  said Thursday (June 6) it had filed complaints with 11 European...

Worldcoin Explores Partnership With OpenAI Amid Regulatory Pressure

April 25, 2024
Eyeball scanning digital ID startup Worldcoin is reportedly considering a partnership with tech company OpenAI.  This exploration comes after months of privacy-focused scrutiny from regulators around the world. Alex Blania, CEO of Worldcoin...