Fourth Amendment Under Fire: Court Deems Google Location Data Fair Game
The court determined that users have no reasonable expectation of privacy in voluntarily shared location data.
MembersThe Dark Side of Wi-Fi Positioning: How Our Gadgets Became Silent Stalkers
While enhancing navigation accuracy, WiFi Positioning Systems’ extensive data collection poses significant risks for user privacy and potential misuse by unauthorized entities.
Google’s Jigsaw Expands Efforts to Combat Online “Toxicity” and Invest in Censorship Tools
Jigsaw aims to curb online “toxicity” but raises questions about who gets to define “constructive contributions.”
Google Is Piloting Facial Recognition for Some Employees and Won’t Let Employees Opt Out
Employee concerns mount as surveillance expands beyond ID badges, with no clear future alternative in sight.
TikTok Says It Was an “Error” to Shut Down Reform Party’s Speech
The suspension sparked a debate on Big Tech’s influence in political discourse, echoing previous censorship concerns raised by the party.
UK Think Tank, Once Funded by US State Department, Calls for Stricter YouTube Censorship
The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), a UK think tank that was in 2021 awarded a grant by the US State Department and got involved in censoring Americans, has come up with a “research project” that criticizes YouTube. The target is the platform’s recommendation algorithms, and, according
After Backlash, Google Reverses Ban on Reform UK Ads During Election Campaign
Big Tech’s influence on political campaigns scrutinized as election day approaches.
Rumble CEO Blasts Google’s Suppression of Political Content
Google’s alleged interference raises questions about the search giant’s influence over political content and market competition.
Broken Promises: Canada’s Censorship Law Targets User-Generated Content Despite Assurances
New court filing suggests Online Streaming Act may regulate user content, contradicting government promises.
Rumble Finds Video of Google Exec Admitting to Search Engine Bias
Marissa Mayer’s candid revelation on Google’s self-preferencing practices may become a pivotal piece of evidence in Rumble’s antitrust lawsuit.
MembersLearn How to Stop Hidden Trackers on Your Android Phone With Open-Source Technology
Stop ad companies and data brokers harvesting your in-app activity.
Google Pays to Sidestep a Jury in Major Antitrust Trial
The decision could benefit Google by sidestepping a jury’s potentially diverse perspective on complex antitrust issues.
