Location Data Broker's Massive Breach Exposes Privacy Vulnerabilities Following FTC Action
A catastrophic data breach at Gravy Analytics compromised 17 terabytes of sensitive location data from millions of mobile devices, occurring shortly after FTC mandated privacy reforms. The incident exposes widespread collection of user location data through popular apps and raises concerns about industry security practices.
FTC Investigates Microsoft's Federal Cybersecurity Contract Practices for Potential Antitrust Violations
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Microsoft's cybersecurity dealings with federal agencies, examining potential antitrust violations in contract procurement. The probe focuses on how Microsoft's free security offerings following the SolarWinds attack led to costly subscription lock-ins for government departments.
OpenAI's Strategic Playbook: Following Visa's Path to Market Dominance
OpenAI appears to be mirroring Visa's monopolistic strategy in the payment industry to maintain its AI leadership position, projected to reach $100B revenue by 2029. The company's tactics include regulatory advocacy, exclusive partnerships, and investor restrictions, raising concerns about competition in the evolving AI landscape.
Spotify's Secret 'Perfect Fit Content' Program Exposed: The Dark Side of Music Streaming
An explosive investigation reveals Spotify's covert program using artificial artists and manipulated playlists to maximize profits while reducing royalty payments. The exposé uncovers hundreds of mysterious artists traced back to Sweden, raising serious ethical concerns and calls for congressional investigation into streaming practices.
TikTok's Legal Challenge Fails as US Ban Deadline Looms
A federal appeals court has denied TikTok's emergency request to delay a January 19 ban that could remove the app from US stores. ByteDance must sell its stake or face restrictions, while grappling with Chinese restrictions on algorithm transfers and limited remaining legal options.
Photobucket Faces Privacy Backlash Over AI Data Sales Controversy
Photobucket hit with major class action lawsuit for planning to sell users' photos and biometric data to AI companies without proper consent. The case could affect up to 100 million users and billions of photos, with potential damages of $5,000 per violation.
Software Developer Arrested in Healthcare CEO Murder Investigation
A 26-year-old software engineer was arrested in Pennsylvania for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. The suspect, found with weapons and fake IDs, had written grievances against the healthcare system and corporate America.
TikTok Seeks Emergency Injunction to Block Impending US Ban
TikTok has filed an urgent legal bid seeking to temporarily halt a nationwide ban set for January 2025, after losing a federal appeals court challenge. The social media giant, serving 170 million US users, hopes to buy time for Supreme Court review while ByteDance argues the ban violates First Amendment rights.
Cities Fight Back Against AI-Powered Rent Hikes as Legal Scrutiny Intensifies
U.S. cities are increasingly challenging landlords' use of AI algorithms to set rental prices, with San Diego joining San Francisco and Philadelphia in proposing restrictions. The movement gains momentum as federal authorities pursue antitrust action against leading provider RealPage.