ChatGPT's 'hallucination' issue hit with privacy complaint
OpenAI ChatGPT AI chatbot disseminated inaccurate information, leading to an EU privacy complaint by NOYB against OpenAI's data processing practices. [ more ]
Will OpenAI and other LLM developers be able to weather the winds of privacy regulation?
AI developers face legal challenges over privacy violations, like OpenAI's ChatGPT complaint under GDPR for inaccuracies about a public figure's birthdate. [ more ]
EU to investigate Meta over election misinformation ahead of June polls
The European Union has initiated formal procedures against Meta for not doing enough to combat disinformation ahead of the EU elections in June. [ more ]
Digital Video Ad Spend to Grow 16% in 2024; UK Watchdog to Investigate Amazon and Microsoft's AI Relationships; Meta's Ad Tracking Under EU Scrutiny - ExchangeWire.com
Digital video ad spend to grow 16% in 2024, with social video and CTV seeing significant growth. UK watchdog investigates tech giants' AI relationships, EU scrutinizes Meta's ad tracking. [ more ]
EU watchdog questions secrecy around lawmakers' encryption-breaking CSAM scanning proposal | TechCrunch
The European Commission is facing pressure to disclose its interactions with private technology firms regarding a controversial CSAM-scanning proposal. [ more ]
Civil service union starts legal action against government Rwanda bill
The FDA union is taking legal action against the government over plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, citing concerns about civil servants being ordered to break international law. [ more ]
Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances foreign influence' bill
Georgia's Parliament is advancing a foreign influence bill critiqued for media freedom impact, mimicking a Russian law, amid protests and international concern. [ more ]
Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations under the Digital Services Act, primarily related to protecting users from foreign disinformation during EU-wide elections. [ more ]
Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over suspected violations of digital rules, focusing on protecting users from foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections. [ more ]
Facebook and Instagram face European Union scrutiny over possible breaches of digital rulebook
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over suspected violations of the bloc's digital rulebook, particularly regarding foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections. [ more ]
Persistent data breaches deny people with HIV dignity, privacy | Computer Weekly
Charities and healthcare organizations need to prioritize data protection and privacy for HIV positive individuals for maintaining dignity and trust. [ more ]
EU probe targets Facebook and Instagram amid spike in Russian disinformation
The European Commission has initiated a formal investigation into Meta's moderation practices regarding political content and disinformation on Facebook and Instagram. [ more ]
EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation DW 04/30/2024
The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram for failing to curb online disinformation in relation to political advertising before EU elections. [ more ]
Federal Privacy Bill's Vagueness Threatens Ad-Supported Business
The American Privacy Rights Act proposes stricter regulations on targeted advertising, diverging from existing state privacy laws and potentially impacting revenue streams for publishers. [ more ]
Third-party providers a customer data weak spot', Australian privacy commissioner says
Third party suppliers pose a significant risk to customer privacy protection, necessitating organizations to ensure privacy obligations are fulfilled in contracts and due diligence. [ more ]
EU denounces Iraqi law threatening LGBTQ+ community with prison
The Iraqi parliament passed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation imposing harsh penalties on same-sex relationships.
The European Union and the US State Department have expressed concerns over the law's violations of international rights and potential impact on foreign investment. [ more ]
Migration: What next for the EU's asylum reform plans? DW 05/03/2024
The European Parliament approved migration and asylum reforms, but reactions were mixed, with criticisms from NGOs, left, and right-wing lawmakers. [ more ]
UN urges Georgia to withdraw 'foreign influence' bill DW 05/02/2024
The controversial bill in Georgia, condemning foreign influence laws and sparking widespread protests, risks damaging the country's EU aspirations. [ more ]
Italian PM Meloni to stand in EU Parliament elections
Brothers of Italy party led by Meloni won Italian elections and aims to replicate success in European elections, focusing on uniting Europe's conservatives. [ more ]