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X's privacy policy update sparks concerns

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 1y ago

X's privacy policy update sparks concerns

An update to a company's privacy policy, referred to as "X," has raised concerns as it now indicates plans to collect users' biometric data, job history, and education history. Additionally, the updated policy mentions the intention to use the collected data along with publicly available information to enhance machine learning and AI models. This development has sparked discussions in the tech community and raised questions about how the data will be used, particularly in relation to Elon Musk's AI endeavors. Musk clarified that the data use would be limited to public data, excluding private messages.

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Livemint · 22d ago

US mandates public social media for visa applicants, sparks privacy concerns

The US government has mandated that applicants for non-immigrant visas, including F, M, and J categories, must make their social media profiles public for verification. This requirement is causing significant privacy concerns among data privacy experts and legal professionals in India. They argue that the rule violates individual privacy and may infringe on fundamental rights. The policy potentially affects international students, including Indian students, particularly regarding their educational decisions in the US.

X’s new policy prevents companies from using posts to ‘fine-tune or train’ AI models

The Verge

The Verge · 1m ago

X’s new policy prevents companies from using posts to ‘fine-tune or train’ AI models

X has revised its developer agreement to prohibit using platform content for AI training. This new policy could facilitate AI training deals with third-party companies, similar to Reddit's arrangement with Google. Despite this restriction, X's privacy policy allows third-party "collaborators" to train AI on its data unless users opt out. Notably, X itself uses user data to train its AI model, Grok. These changes come after xAI's acquisition of X.

Apple now requires a judge's consent to hand over push notification data

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple now requires a judge's consent to hand over push notification data

Apple has implemented a new policy that requires a judge's consent before the company can hand over push notification data to law enforcement agencies. This move aims to enhance user privacy and protect their personal information. With this update, Apple aims to strike a balance between fulfilling legal obligations and safeguarding user privacy.

How to turn off the feature on X that people are freaking out about

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

How to turn off the feature on X that people are freaking out about

X's calling feature was recently rolled out to all X users, sparking some privacy concerns. By default, the calls are routed peer-to-peer, revealing the IP addresses of both parties. This led to viral posts urging users to disable the feature. However, X offers options to protect privacy. Users can disable calls altogether or enable enhanced call privacy, which masks their IP address during calls. Additionally, users can control who can call them based on various criteria.

Gemini is getting ready to replace Google Assistant on Android

The Verge

The Verge · 19d ago

Gemini is getting ready to replace Google Assistant on Android

Google is set to update Gemini, which will soon replace Google Assistant on Android. Users can have Gemini perform tasks like calls and messages without contributing to Google’s AI training, addressing privacy concerns. The update, effective from July 7th, allows use of phone functionalities even if Gemini Apps Activity is turned off. Google clarified that app connections are optional and conversations are stored temporarily for security without affecting privacy settings.

Elon Musk's X will now ask users to pay for starting a livestream. All we know s

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Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's X will now ask users to pay for starting a livestream. All we know s

Elon Musk-owned social media platform X will soon require users to have a premium subscription to start a livestream. This update follows X's recent move to make likes private for all users. The exact timeline for implementing the paywall has not been announced, but a recent post from the official 'live' profile on X confirmed the upcoming change. Other major social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok do not require a premium subscription for livestreaming. X's focus on growing its premium subscription model is driven by concerns over advertising revenue.

NCLAT admits Meta, WhatsApp pleas against CCI's Rs 213 Cr penalty

YourStory

YourStory · 6m ago

NCLAT admits Meta, WhatsApp pleas against CCI's Rs 213 Cr penalty

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) admitted appeals from Meta and WhatsApp against a CCI order imposing a Rs 213.14 crore penalty for alleged market dominance abuse. The CCI cited WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update. Meta and WhatsApp argue CCI lacks jurisdiction since the issue is pending before India's Supreme Court. They seek to delay CCI's order, claiming it risks their business model. CCI counters that the investigation differs from legal proceedings on privacy.

NCLAT to hear Meta’s plea against ₹213 crore CCI fine on WhatsApp privacy policy on 16 Jan

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Livemint · 6m ago

NCLAT to hear Meta’s plea against ₹213 crore CCI fine on WhatsApp privacy policy on 16 Jan

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) will hear Meta Platforms' appeal on January 16 against a penalty imposed by India's Competition Commission (CCI) for abuse of dominance over WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy update. The CCI fined Meta ₹213.14 crore, demanding WhatsApp not share user data with Meta entities without user consent. This mirrors global stances on data privacy, with past actions from Germany and Ireland against Meta’s handling of WhatsApp data.

Can you opt out of Meta's AI scraping? Sort of

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Can you opt out of Meta's AI scraping? Sort of

Meta recently announced the expansion of its AI services globally, which would involve using public information from users to train its AI systems. Concerns arose about privacy and the scope of this policy change, particularly in Europe where stricter online privacy laws exist. Meta's AI chatbot, powered by LLaMA 3, responds to user prompts and learns from public posts on Instagram and Facebook. While Meta claims to comply with privacy laws and use anonymized and aggregated data, concerns have been raised by privacy watchdogs about the usage and lack of transparency surrounding this data. Users in the US are unable to opt out, while European users have the option to do so through the Meta Privacy Center.

Amazon tightens police access to Ring camera video

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon tightens police access to Ring camera video

Amazon has announced that it will tighten police access to video footage captured by its Ring doorbell cameras, in response to concerns about privacy and surveillance. Under the updated policy, police departments will no longer be able to request access to Ring users' video footage unless they have a specific reason to believe it contains evidence of a crime. The move follows concerns raised by privacy advocates and civil rights groups about the company's partnerships with law enforcement agencies.

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