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  • Slashdot: FTC Warns Tech Giants Not To Bow To Foreign Pressure on Encryption

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/08/25/1939221/ftc-warns-tech-giants-not-to-bow-to-foreign-pressure-on-encryption Source: Slashdot Title: FTC Warns Tech Giants Not To Bow To Foreign Pressure on Encryption Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses a warning from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to U.S. tech companies against compliance with foreign government demands that could compromise data security, encryption, or lead…

  • Slashdot: VPN Downloads Surge in UK as New Age-Verification Rules Take Effect

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/07/27/1957211/vpn-downloads-surge-in-uk-as-new-age-verification-rules-take-effect Source: Slashdot Title: VPN Downloads Surge in UK as New Age-Verification Rules Take Effect Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The surge in signups for Proton VPN following the implementation of the UK’s age verification law indicates a growing concern regarding privacy among users. The law’s requirement for explicit content…

  • Hacker News: UK Online Safety Act comes into force today

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    Source URL: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/illegal-and-harmful-content/enforcing-the-online-safety-act-platforms-must-start-tackling-illegal-material-from-today/ Source: Hacker News Title: UK Online Safety Act comes into force today Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the UK’s Online Safety Act and Ofcom’s newly launched enforcement program aimed at regulating online platforms to protect against the sharing of criminal content, specifically child sexual abuse…

  • Hacker News: AI ‘wingmen’ bots to write profiles and flirt on dating apps

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    Source URL: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/mar/08/ai-wingmen-bots-to-write-profiles-and-flirt-on-dating-apps Source: Hacker News Title: AI ‘wingmen’ bots to write profiles and flirt on dating apps Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The integration of AI on dating platforms poses significant ethical concerns regarding human authenticity, social skills, and mental health. Experts advocate for regulatory measures to ensure responsible AI…

  • The Register: Signal will withdraw from Sweden if encryption-busting laws take effect

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/02/26/signal_will_withdraw_from_sweden/ Source: The Register Title: Signal will withdraw from Sweden if encryption-busting laws take effect Feedly Summary: Experts warned the UK’s recent ‘victory’ over Apple would kickstart something of a domino effect Signal CEO Meredith Whittaker says her company will withdraw from countries that force messaging providers to allow law enforcement officials to…

  • Hacker News: WhatsApp, Signal Sign letter against UK privacy bill, say they will not comply (2023)

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    Source URL: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/whatsapp-and-signal-say-the-uks-online-safety-bill-puts-your-privacy-at-risk/ Source: Hacker News Title: WhatsApp, Signal Sign letter against UK privacy bill, say they will not comply (2023) Feedly Summary: Comments AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text discusses the privacy risks posed by the UK’s online safety bill, highlighting concerns raised by leading encrypted messaging apps. These companies warn that…