23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
23andMe announced last month that it had voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and intended to sell substantially all of its assets. In a press release announcing its entrance into bankruptcy proceedings, the company said it is “committed to continuing to safeguard customer data” and that “data privacy will be an important consideration in
Waymo to use Interior Cameras to Train Generative AI
Waymo is preparing to use data from its robotaxis, including video from interior cameras tied to rider identities, to train generative AI models.The draft language also reveals Waymo may also share rider data to personalize ads. This isn’t new; Waymo already collects personal data to improve services and for advertising purposes, per its existing privacy
The Internet of Things Emerging Technology
IoT is built around the concept of connectivity, linking devices to create a data-driven ecosystem. True IoT doesn’t just rely on new smart devices; it makes existing and older infrastructure intelligent, unlocking its potential in industries where upgrading to new systems isn’t feasible, often due to cost or complexity.The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged
Google introduced SafetyCore to protect against sharing sensitive data
By default, Google System services automatically update your device with security, bug fixes and new features. Some updates are delivered via system services in separate Android packages. This maintains privacy, security and data isolation following the principle of least privilege because permissions are not shared with other functionality. By definition, SafetyCore is a system service
Russia Tio Satellites in Space
In August 2022, Russia launched another mysterious satellite, Kosmos 2558, into the same orbital plane as a U.S. military satellite. At the time, it was believed that the Russian satellite was sent to space to spy on its U.S. counterpart. Russia launched three secretive satellites into orbit earlier this year, and they appear to have
EUropean non-negotiable in US trade talks
The European Union will not make any concessions on its digital and technology rules as part of any trade negotiations with the United States, Brussels has warned, drawing a red line after a senior advisor of President Donald Trump openly accused the bloc of waging “lawfare” against the country’s Big Tech companies.Silicon Valley has repeatedly
Advancement in endpoint detection and response products
Endpoint detection and responses play a vital role in detecting, protecting against, and responding to threats on enterprise devices. Despite advanced AI detection and telemetry analysis offered in today’s EDR solutions, modern infostealer malware is designed to evade even the most sophisticated defenses, using tactics like polymorphic malware, memory-only execution, and exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities
IBM acquires consultancy Hakkoda
In February, IBM acquired DataStax, a platform for building AI apps, and the outfit recently finalized its purchase of infrastructure and security automation firm HashiCorp. It’s a strategy that’s done well for IBM. In Q4 2024, the company, which makes the bulk of its AI income from consulting, recorded its biggest revenue jump in five
Apple to be granted access to its Privacy case in the UK
The iPhone maker has been battling demands from the UK’s Home Office to create a back door to its cloud systems that hold private user data.Apple said in February it could no longer offer Advanced Data Protection (ADP) its most sophisticated security system to customers in the UK after receiving the request.The Investigatory Powers Tribunal
The disruptive Web3 Gaming industry
Web3 gaming, with blockchain, NFTs and decentralized finance (DeFi) elements, is emerging as a game-changer offering a player-driven economy, asset ownership and enhanced in-game experiences that were previously unimaginable.The global gaming industry has always been a hotbed of innovation, consistently adapting and evolving to meet the demands of players. However, a new wave of disruption