#Privacy

TikTok refuses end-to-end encryption for DMs, citing user safety. But this decision reveals a complex calculation about regulation, competition, and control.

AI can now identify pseudonymous social media users with 68% recall and 90% precision, potentially ending internet anonymity as we know it.

NEAR launches privacy layer to combat MEV attacks, sending token up 17%. But network revenue remains tiny compared to $1.8B market cap

Anthropic's Claude tops App Store after rejecting Pentagon demands, while OpenAI swoops in. A $200M contract refusal becomes a consumer win - but at what cost?

Discord's mandatory age verification by late 2026 has users seeking privacy-focused alternatives. From open-source platforms to gaming-first solutions, here are the top contenders.

From Ring's creepy Super Bowl ad to police data requests, how video doorbells are transforming from home security into surveillance state tools

A Dutch developer trying to control his robot vacuum with a PS5 controller accidentally gained access to 6,700 devices across 24 countries, exposing a massive IoT security flaw.

Anthropic rejects Pentagon's ultimatum over military AI use, sparking debate about tech ethics vs national security. What's really at stake for consumers?

Discord postponed global age verification to late 2026 after users misunderstood the feature as mandatory face scans. The delay reveals deeper tensions in platform safety and privacy.

Discord's breakup with age verification company Persona reveals the growing tension between online safety and user privacy in the digital age.

Behind the flashy demos of humanoid robots lie hidden human workers. Exploring new forms of labor and privacy concerns in the age of physical AI.

Nearly half of Americans trust AI for tax advice, but experts warn of costly mistakes and privacy risks. Free doesn't always mean better when it comes to your tax return.