Privacy

Artificial intelligence can now extract full personal profiles from Facebook advertisements more quickly and affordably than expected. Harmless ads appear to carry enough data for detailed identity mapping.

May 08, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Zcash announced plans to introduce quantum-recoverable wallets within a month and achieve full post-quantum security by 2027. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency also outlined scaling upgrades during an event in Miami.

A key U.S. surveillance tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, faces expiration on April 20 without congressional action. Lawmakers from both parties worry it enables warrantless spying on Americans' communications, while supporters highlight its role in counterterrorism and national security. The debate crosses party lines as reforms are pushed amid past abuses.

April 13, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

More than 70 civil liberties and advocacy organizations, including the ACLU, EPIC, and Fight for the Future, have called on Meta to scrap facial recognition plans for its Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses. The groups warn the 'Name Tag' feature could empower stalkers, abusers, and law enforcement to silently identify people, endangering abuse victims, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

GrapheneOS, a privacy-focused Android-based operating system, has stated it will not comply with age verification requirements, even if it means losing market access in certain regions. The team emphasized that its OS and services will remain available worldwide without requiring personal information or accounts. This stance comes amid expanding global laws targeting operating systems.

March 24, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Shawn Mendes arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, March 24, and went straight to Bruna Marquezine's apartment in Ipanema. The couple was photographed by paparazzi, prompting João Lucas, husband of Marquezine's friend Sasha Meneghel, to decry it as a rights violation.