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    Google Launches Digital Fingerprinting: A Privacy Nightmare Worse Than Cookie Banners

    February 19, 2025 • 1 min read

    Google has implemented an invasive digital fingerprinting system that creates persistent user profiles across devices without consent. Unlike cookie banners, this new tracking method operates silently and is nearly impossible to block, raising major privacy concerns as the tech giant prioritizes ad revenue over user privacy.

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    AI-Generated Books Flood Public Libraries, Sparking Quality and Cost Concerns

    February 08, 2025 • 1 min read

    Public libraries face a growing crisis as AI-generated content overwhelms digital lending platforms, particularly affecting services like OverDrive and Hoopla. The surge of low-quality, machine-created books threatens collection integrity and strains library budgets while raising questions about content oversight.

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    UK Launches Digital ID Wallet App to Revolutionize Government Services

    January 22, 2025 • 1 min read

    The British government announced plans for GOV.UK Wallet, a digital ID app launching in 2025 that will store government documents securely on smartphones. The initiative aims to streamline transactions and access to services while maintaining traditional paper options.

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    Google Eases Device Fingerprinting Restrictions in Advertising Policy Update

    January 18, 2025 • 1 min read

    Google has quietly modified its advertising policies to permit device fingerprinting tracking, marking a significant shift in user privacy stance. The discreet policy change enables advertisers to collect device-specific data, raising concerns about persistent tracking capabilities even when users employ privacy protection measures.

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    Google's New Digital Fingerprinting System to Track Users Across All Devices Starting February

    January 10, 2025 • 1 min read

    Google plans to launch an advanced digital fingerprinting system that will track users across multiple devices, including TVs and gaming consoles, starting February 16. Privacy experts warn that this sophisticated tracking method collects unique hardware and software data points that are difficult to detect or remove.

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