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Meta Employees Debated Using Copyrighted Books for AI Training, Court Documents Reveal
Internal communications exposed in a lawsuit show Meta staff discussed using copyrighted and pirated materials to train AI models without proper licensing. The revelations emerge as the company faces legal challenges from authors like Sarah Silverman in a case that could set precedents for AI training practices.
Clearview AI Leadership Change Signals Shift Toward Government Contracts
Facial recognition company Clearview AI undergoes major leadership transition as CEO Hoan Ton-That steps down. New co-CEOs with Trump administration ties aim to triple revenue by focusing on federal contracts despite ongoing privacy concerns and legal challenges.
Social Media Giants Approve Hate Speech Ads Before German Election Despite Content Rules
Meta and X have failed to block advertisements containing violent anti-Muslim and antisemitic content ahead of Germany's federal election, according to new research. The study by nonprofit Eko found both platforms approved hate speech ads despite their content moderation policies and EU regulations.
Silent Data Theft: South Korea Battles Chinese Tech Security Threats
South Korea faces escalating cybersecurity risks as Chinese technology products secretly harvest and transfer user data abroad. Security experts have identified multiple threat vectors, from embedded hardware backdoors to compromised mobile apps, raising concerns about national security implications.
Trump Administration Dismantles Federal Police Misconduct Database, Ending Nationwide Accountability Initiative
The Department of Justice has shut down the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, ending the first nationwide system tracking federal police officer misconduct. The database, which contained records of 150,000 officers from 90 agencies, was terminated just months after its implementation as part of Trump's broader initiative to reduce federal operations.
Major Security Flaw in Stalkerware Apps Exposes Private Data of Over 2.6 Million Users
A critical vulnerability in popular phone monitoring apps Cocospy and Spyic has leaked sensitive personal data of millions of users, highlighting systemic security failures in surveillance software. The breach exposed private messages, photos, and call logs, while revealing concerning ties to China-based developers.
Record Labels Win Court Order: ISP Must Unmask 100 Alleged Music Pirates
Altice agrees to disclose personal information of broadband subscribers accused of music piracy following legal pressure from Warner and other labels. The case stems from a lawsuit alleging the ISP ignored over 70,000 copyright infringement notices between 2020-2023.
Trump Administration Dismantles Critical Election Security Programs
Federal election security initiatives face dramatic cuts as the Trump administration halts CISA activities and disbands key FBI task forces. The changes come amid growing evidence of foreign threats to election systems, leaving state and local officials scrambling to protect voting infrastructure.
Only 0.1% Can Spot All Deepfakes: Study Reveals Critical Detection Gap
A startling study by iProov found that just 0.1% of participants could identify all AI-generated content in a deepfake detection quiz. The research highlights a concerning disparity between people's perceived and actual ability to spot synthetic media, with younger adults showing particular overconfidence.
