Tag: consumer protection
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AlgorithmWatch: Flagged by the Algorithm: Klarna Thought I’m a Fraudster
Source URL: https://algorithmwatch.org/en/flagged-algorithm-klarna-fraudster/ Source: AlgorithmWatch Title: Flagged by the Algorithm: Klarna Thought I’m a Fraudster Feedly Summary: Flexible payment company Klarna’s automated systems flagged a user for allegedly failing to pay for an online order. She had been told that a glitch in the platform prevented her from paying, and then Klarna’s algorithms sent her…
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The Register: Boffins devise voice-altering tech to jam ‘vishing’ schemes
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/19/voice_altering_vishing_jammer/ Source: The Register Title: Boffins devise voice-altering tech to jam ‘vishing’ schemes Feedly Summary: To stop AI scam callers, break automatic speech recognition systems Researchers based in Israel and India have developed a defense against automated call scams.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a new defense mechanism developed…
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Slashdot: FTC Says 23andMe Purchaser Must Uphold Existing Privacy Policy For Data Handling
Source URL: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/04/01/2023246/ftc-says-23andme-purchaser-must-uphold-existing-privacy-policy-for-data-handling Source: Slashdot Title: FTC Says 23andMe Purchaser Must Uphold Existing Privacy Policy For Data Handling Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The FTC has issued a warning to prospective buyers of 23andMe, mandating compliance with the company’s privacy policy, which allows consumers to control and delete their genetic data. This…
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The Register: Apple hallucinated Siri’s future AI features, lawsuit claims
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/21/apple_hallucinated_siri_ai_features/ Source: The Register Title: Apple hallucinated Siri’s future AI features, lawsuit claims Feedly Summary: Broken commitment to deliver Apple Intelligence upgrade branded false advertising Apple on Wednesday was sued in a US federal court for allegedly misrepresenting the AI capabilities of its Siri personal digital assistant.… AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary:…
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Hacker News: FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies
Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/federal-trade-commission-removed-blogs-critical-of-ai-amazon-microsoft/ Source: Hacker News Title: FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The removal of blog posts by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the Trump administration raises concerns about consumer protection related to artificial intelligence (AI) practices and data privacy.…
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Slashdot: Google Parent Alphabet Agrees To Buy Cyber Security Group Wiz For $32 Billion
Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/03/18/1117215/google-parent-alphabet-agrees-to-buy-cyber-security-group-wiz-for-32-billion?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Google Parent Alphabet Agrees To Buy Cyber Security Group Wiz For $32 Billion Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is making waves in the cyber security field with its acquisition of the start-up Wiz for $32 billion, marking a significant investment in cybersecurity…
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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: Consumer Reports calls out slapdash AI voice-cloning safeguards
Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/03/10/ai_voice_cloning_safeguards/ Source: The Register Title: Consumer Reports calls out slapdash AI voice-cloning safeguards Feedly Summary: Study finds 4 out of 6 providers don’t do enough to stop impersonation Four out of six companies offering AI voice cloning software fail to provide meaningful safeguards against the misuse of their products, according to research conducted…