Tag: advocacy
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Slashdot: Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting ‘Zombie’ IoT Devices
Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/03/17/0126204/consumer-groups-push-new-law-fighting-zombie-iot-devices?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting ‘Zombie’ IoT Devices Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The proposed Connected Consumer Product End of Life Disclosure Act aims to address security concerns related to “zombie” IoT devices that no longer receive manufacturer support. This legislation emphasizes the need for…
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The Register: Strap in, get ready for more Rust drivers in Linux kernel
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/10/rust_drivers_expected_to_become/ Source: The Register Title: Strap in, get ready for more Rust drivers in Linux kernel Feedly Summary: Likening memory safety bugs to smallpox may not soothe sensitive C coders Rust is alive and well in the Linux kernel and is expected to translate into noticeable benefits shortly, though its integration with the…
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Hacker News: Toward a Passwordless Future
Source URL: https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/03/08/toward-a-passwordless-future/ Source: Hacker News Title: Toward a Passwordless Future Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text explores the historical evolution of password-based authentication, its inherent vulnerabilities, and the transition towards using passkeys as a more secure and private alternative. This shift is particularly relevant for professionals in security and…
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Hacker News: The Take It Down Act isn’t a law, it’s a weapon
Source URL: https://www.theverge.com/policy/624974/take-it-down-act-deepfakes-nonconsensual-pornography-trump-constitutional-crisis Source: Hacker News Title: The Take It Down Act isn’t a law, it’s a weapon Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the implications of the Take It Down Act, a proposed internet safety law targeting nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII) including AI-generated content. While framed as a…
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Hacker News: Apple takes UK to court over ‘backdoor’ order
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/05/apple_reportedly_ipt_complaint/ Source: Hacker News Title: Apple takes UK to court over ‘backdoor’ order Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple has lodged a legal complaint against the UK government’s order to break iCloud encryption, signaling significant implications for data privacy and security. This case raises critical concerns about the balance…
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Slashdot: Judges Are Fed Up With Lawyers Using AI That Hallucinate Court Cases
Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/03/04/2139203/judges-are-fed-up-with-lawyers-using-ai-that-hallucinate-court-cases Source: Slashdot Title: Judges Are Fed Up With Lawyers Using AI That Hallucinate Court Cases Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a recent incident where attorneys faced consequences for using AI to generate fictitious cases in court documents, highlighting the potential risks and ethical obligations surrounding AI…