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data privacy

Colorado Considers Rules Against Price Tricks That Watch Your Every Move

April 23, 2026

Colorado lawmakers are trying to stop companies from spying on shoppers just to charge more. A proposed bill, HB 1210, would ban the use of algorithms that adjust prices for groceries, hotels, and other goods based on personal data. The idea is to prevent stores from charging one person more because

politics

Federal Health Data Plan Sparks Privacy Outcry

April 21, 2026

The Trump administration has asked the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to gather detailed medical claims from insurers for more than 8 million federal workers, retirees and their families. The request would let OPM access names, diagnoses and drug information that normally stay private. Health

entertainment

Billionaires, Big Screens: Who’s Really Behind the Shows You Watch?

March 20, 2026

A recent big move in Hollywood saw Paramount CEO David Ellison, with help from his father, take over Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal means that a handful of very wealthy tech leaders now own everything from classic cartoons to major news outlets. The acquisition brings a huge catalog of shows, m

crime

Greek Court Sentences Four for Illegal Data Collection

February 26, 2026

A Greek judge has found four people, including the head of a spying company, guilty of stealing private information during 2020‑21. The decision follows a wave of accusations that politicians were secretly monitored by state tools, sparked in 2022. The Supreme Court earlier dropped a case against th

technology

Why Are We Wary of AI Despite Its Advancements?

February 17, 2026

AI is everywhere these days. It's in our phones, our emails, and even our search engines. Tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are just a few examples of how AI is becoming a big part of our daily lives. These tools are getting smarter and faster, but that doesn't mean everyone trusts them. Peopl

politics

Palantir Gets Millions From NYC Public Hospitals

February 15, 2026

New York City’s largest public health system has spent close to four million dollars on Palantir, a company known for its work with the Pentagon and ICE. The deal began in 2023, giving Palantir access to patient records so it can help hospitals track payments and boost revenue from Medicaid. C

politics

Russia’s Move to Replace WhatsApp with a State‑Made Messenger

February 12, 2026

The Russian government has stopped the popular messaging app WhatsApp in an effort to push people toward a new, state‑backed platform called Max. The change follows years of pressure on foreign messaging services that the authorities say do not keep user data inside Russia or stop illegal use. Ma

technology

Google's AI Mode: A Smarter Search, But at What Cost?

January 22, 2026

Google is rolling out a new feature called "Personal Intelligence" for its AI Mode. This tool taps into your Gmail and Google Photos to provide more tailored responses. Think of it as a personal assistant who knows your life details. But, is this a helpful upgrade or a step too far into your persona

technology

TikTok's New Age Check: A Step Towards Safer Teen Use?

January 16, 2026

TikTok is introducing a new way to check users' ages in Europe. This move aims to keep kids under 13 off the platform. The app will use different clues to guess if a user is too young. These clues include what the user posts and how they act on the app. If the app thinks a user might be under 13, a

politics

Italy's Data Watchdog Faces Corruption Cloud

January 15, 2026

Italy's data privacy agency, often seen as a tough enforcer of tech giants, is now under scrutiny itself. Police recently raided its offices as part of a corruption and embezzlement investigation. The probe focuses on the agency's president and three board members, with allegations of overspending a