The EU Is Considering Placing A Ban On Facial Recognition For 5 Years
The European Union says it is considering placing a ban on facial recognition for five years. The new development comes after a campaign by …
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2020 Will Be A Year Of Intense Scrutiny For Online Giants, UK Regulator Says
Big techs including Facebook, Amazon, and Google have come under fire by the UK regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority has said that the …
UK Advertising Standards Authority Bans BAT From Instagram Promotion
The advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned four companies which have been under scrutiny, including British American Tobacco (BAT) from advertising on Instagram and …
Australia Says Facebook and Google Must Commit to Competition Rules
Australia on Thursday said that tech giants like Facebook and Google must agree to new rules to ensure that they do not abuse the …
Ericsson To Pay A $1b Fine To Settle Corruption Charges Brought Against It By The U.S. Justice Dept.
Swedish mobile telecoms company, Ericson has agreed to pay the fine of $1b to resolve its corruption charges, the US Department of Justice said. …
US Lawmaker Questions Uber’s Decision Concerning The Reports On Sexual Assault
Following the reports disclosed concerning the sexual assault case by Uber, the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee urged the ride-hauling firm …
Residents In China Worry Over The Facial Recognition System
A survey by a Beijing research institute shows that many residents are expressing a pushback against facial recognition technology in China. As the country …
The FBI Has Issued A Warning Against The Russian FaceApp
The FBI has issued a warning against FaceApp and other mobile applications developed by Russia and China citing “potential counterintelligence threat.” The Senate minority …
Data Collection: More Trouble For Google And Facebook Over Data In Europe
Once again, the advertising businesses are in the spotlight! Top antitrust regulator in Europe are investigating Google and Facebook to determine how they use …
Australia Activates AI Cameras To Catch Texting Drivers
Drivers caught handling mobile phones in Australia will now face a fine. Texting while driving remains a problem in many parts of the world. …
