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  • Slashdot: DeepSeek Faces Ban From Apple, Google App Stores In Germany

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    Source URL: https://apple.slashdot.org/story/25/06/27/1949207/deepseek-faces-ban-from-apple-google-app-stores-in-germany Source: Slashdot Title: DeepSeek Faces Ban From Apple, Google App Stores In Germany Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text highlights Germany’s data protection commissioner, Meike Kamp, requesting the removal of the DeepSeek app from Apple and Google’s app stores due to concerns about illegal data transfers to China.…

  • The Register: Australia finds age detection tech has many flaws but will work

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/20/australia_age_assurance_trial_findings/ Source: The Register Title: Australia finds age detection tech has many flaws but will work Feedly Summary: Probe into how to implement social media ban finds privacy risks, developer overreach, infosec uncertainties Australia’s trial of age assurance technology has found it’s up to the task of preventing children under 16 years of…

  • The Register: 23andMe hit with £2.3M fine after exposing genetic data of millions

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    Source URL: https://www.theregister.com/2025/06/17/23andme_ico_fine/ Source: The Register Title: 23andMe hit with £2.3M fine after exposing genetic data of millions Feedly Summary: Penalty follows year-long probe into flaws that allowed attack to affect so many The UK’s data watchdog is fining beleaguered DNA testing outfit 23andMe £2.31 million ($3.13 million) over its 2023 mega breach.… AI Summary…

  • Slashdot: Airlines Don’t Want You to Know They Sold Your Flight Data to DHS

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    Source URL: https://news.slashdot.org/story/25/06/11/1825215/airlines-dont-want-you-to-know-they-sold-your-flight-data-to-dhs?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Airlines Don’t Want You to Know They Sold Your Flight Data to DHS Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The report highlights a troubling partnership between major U.S. airlines and a data broker that has sold sensitive flight information to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This raises…

  • Wired: Senators Warn DOGE’s Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits

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    Source URL: https://www.wired.com/story/doge-social-security-administration-benefits/ Source: Wired Title: Senators Warn DOGE’s Social Security Administration Work Could Break Benefits Feedly Summary: “This rush job risks people’s private data, creates security gaps, and could result in catastrophic cuts to all benefits," Senator Elizabeth Warren says of DOGE’s plans to “hastily upgrade” SSA IT systems. AI Summary and Description: Yes…

  • Slashdot: Apple Lets Developers Tap Into Its Offline AI Models

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    Source URL: https://apple.slashdot.org/story/25/06/09/1859253/apple-lets-developers-tap-into-its-offline-ai-models?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Apple Lets Developers Tap Into Its Offline AI Models Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: Apple is set to introduce the Foundation Models framework, enabling developers to leverage its AI models on devices while ensuring user privacy and reducing cloud dependency. This innovation allows for personalized experiences…

  • Slashdot: Washington Post’s Privacy Tip: Stop Using Chrome, Delete Meta’s Apps (and Yandex)

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    Source URL: https://tech.slashdot.org/story/25/06/07/035249/washington-posts-privacy-tip-stop-using-chrome-delete-metas-apps-and-yandex?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed Source: Slashdot Title: Washington Post’s Privacy Tip: Stop Using Chrome, Delete Meta’s Apps (and Yandex) Feedly Summary: AI Summary and Description: Yes Summary: The text reveals significant privacy vulnerabilities related to Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, highlighting that these apps bypass existing security measures on Android devices. It underscores the need for users…