Google and Rivals Back Universal Web Scraping Block for AI
Major tech companies including Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic have agreed to support a unified robots.txt directive to let publishers block AI data harvesting.
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Automated License Plate Readers Track Down Stolen Vehicles in Real Time
Law enforcement agencies are increasingly relying on automated license plate reader networks to recover stolen cars and accelerate criminal investigations.
Why Cannabis Users Are Dominating Psychedelic Support Hotlines
An analysis of over 25,000 calls to the Fireside Project's support line reveals a surprising demographic experiencing mid-trip panic: cannabis users.
AI Code Security Improves Slightly, But Complex Vulnerabilities Remain
A new report from Veracode shows that AI-generated code security has improved for the first time in a year, though top models still struggle with complex security reasoning.
IPVanish Finally Rolls Out Dedicated IP Addresses to End CAPTCHA Frustrations
Popular virtual private network provider IPVanish has introduced a dedicated IP feature, closing a significant feature gap with industry rivals like NordVPN and Surfshark.
GovTech Data Leak Exposes 42 Million Documents and Personal Info
A massive unsecured database linked to GovTech provider CitySourced exposed millions of records, including personal contact details and internal municipal files.
US Senators Probe Meta Over Privacy Risks Tied to AI Glasses
Lawmakers have launched an inquiry into Meta following reports that its AI-powered smart glasses are being used for unauthorized recording and harassment.
General Motors Settles Multi-State Driver Data Privacy Lawsuit for $220 Million
GM agrees to pay $220 million to resolve a data privacy lawsuit brought by 35 attorneys general over the unauthorized sale of driver telemetry data.
Fox News Pro-Data Center Airtime Jumps 420 Percent After GOP Warning
New media watchdog research reveals that Fox News significantly ramped up favorable coverage of AI data centers following a Republican memo warning that opposition in states like Ohio could impact upc...
The Encryption Stalemate: Why Lawful Access Threatens Global Security
Law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts remain deeply divided over encryption backdoors, raising critical questions about digital privacy.
