Automakers tracking drivers, sharing data with car insurance companies
Automakers are using vehicles' internet-connection capabilities to track consumers' driving behavior and sharing the data with insurance companies, a new report reveals.
US businesses should be leading the Chinese decoupling, not being destroyed by it: Jonathan DT Ward
Atlas Organization founder Jonathan D.T. Ward assesses Biden's executive order that focuses on the business of selling American's personal info and discusses the extent of Chinese surveillance.
Wyze breach allowed 13,000 customers to peek into other's homes
Wyze Labs said that a security lapse occurred last week that exposed about 13,000 users' camera footage to other users after a glitch occurred while its system recovered from an outage.
Google disclaimer tells Chrome users 'incognito' mode may not be as private as they think
Google is updating the disclaimer for the Chrome browser's "incognito mode" disclaimer following a $5 billion tracking lawsuit settlement,.
'AI skills factory' created by Thomson Reuters for non-engineers to build expertise
Thomson Reuters' generative artificial intelligence platform features an "AI skills factory" to let workers with expertise safely experiment with building AI tools without engineers.
FTC bans Rite Aid's use of AI facial recognition over lack of consumer protections
The FTC and Rite Aid announced a settlement banning Rite Aid from using AI-powered facial recognition technologies for 5 years after the pharmacy chain's prior system lacked safeguards.
Pharmacies share medical records with police without warrants
The nation's largest pharmacies hand patients' medical records over to law enforcement without requiring a warrant, a congressional inquiry has found.
Apple cracks down on iPhone thieves with new security setting
Apple is launching a new security feature to protect iPhone users' passcodes from being stolen and used by thieves to break into phones.
Meta delivers long-awaited privacy features for Facebook and Messenger
Meta Platforms Inc. has announced the launch of end-to-end encryption for private messages and calls on Messenger and Facebook, beefing up privacy protections for users.
How to keep your personal data safe
'Privacy Pandemic' author Christopher Smith joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discusses his bout with a cyberattack, the threat of A.I to cybersecurity and how to protect personal data in the digital age.
House GOP: JPMorgan Chase failing to hand over communications with feds over Jan. 6 customer data
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, says JPMorgan Chase has failed to turn over documents requested as part of the committee's FBI investigation.
AWS looks to help small and medium businesses leverage AI tools
AWS, a subsidiary of e-commerce and tech giant Amazon, is offering tools to help small and medium-sized businesses leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning tools.
AI can help small businesses, startups boost search traffic
Generative artificial intelligence tools are becoming force multipliers for small businesses and startups that need to create content quickly to further their business strategy.
Zoom won't use calls for artificial intelligence training
Zoom Chief Product Officer Smita Hashim said in a recent blog post that the videoconferencing company will not be using audio, video, chat or other data to train AI models.
400-pound robot works as a security guard in Ohio to ensure shopper safety
Stark Enterprises Marketing Vice President Stacie Schmidt discusses the company’s latest push increase community safety in Crocker Mall by rolling out a robot security guard to patrol Ohio sidewalks.
Embodied’s AI robot Moxie designed for kids – with limits
New AI technology is aimed at helping children develop emotions and skills via a robot companion designed to support social, emotional and cognitive development.
Ted Cruz bill would inform customers when household smart devices are spying on them
Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz took to the Senate floor Tuesday and warned that smart devices like air fryers could be spying on American consumers.
Meta's new Threads app raises potential privacy concerns over data sharing
Meta's Threads app, a rival to Twitter, is raising privacy concerns about the way it handles users' data. More than 100 million people have subscribed to the platform.
Consumer groups call on US and EU to regulate AI that powers ChatGPT
A coalition of consumer advocacy groups in the U.S. and Europe are calling on governments to quickly adopt regulations on generative AI to protect consumers from its potential harms.
Amazon agrees to settle Alexa and Ring privacy violation lawsuits for $30 million
Amazon agreed to settle two lawsuits with the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday for about $30 million, regarding privacy issues with Alexa assistant and Ring doorbell.