[Medianews] AI baby monitors attract anxious parents: ‘Fear is the quickest way to get people’s attention’

AI baby monitors attract anxious parents: ‘Fear is the quickest way to get people’s attention’ Advanced camera systems are raising fears of data collection, false alarms and newborn privacy: “We have the technology to do this kind of constant surveillance and hyper-monitoring," but "it’s drivin

[Medianews] Flaw in billions of Wi-Fi devices left communications open to eavesdropping

Flaw in billions of Wi-Fi devices left communications open to eavesdropping Cypress and Broadcom chip bug bit iPhones, Macs, Android devices, Echoes, and more. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/02/flaw-in-billions-of-wi-fi-devices-left-communications-open-to-eavesdroppng/ http

[Medianews] New ’Off-Facebook Activity’ tool shows exactly how much the social network tracks your life

Facebook will now show you exactly how it stalks you — even when you’re not using Facebook The new ‘Off-Facebook Activity’ tool reminds us we’re living in a reality TV program where the cameras are always on. Here are the privacy settings to change right now. https://www.washingtonpost.com/tec

[Medianews] ICE has run facial-recognition searches on millions of Maryland drivers

ICE has run facial-recognition searches on millions of Maryland drivers The agency’s unlimited access to drivers’ photos has alarmed immigration and privacy activists, who fear it’s being used to target immigrants who sought driver’s licenses after 2013 By Drew Harwell and Erin Cox February 26

[Medianews] Facial recognition app used by more than 600 law enforcement agencies suffers significant data breach

Facial recognition app used by more than 600 law enforcement agencies suffers significant data breach By Bryan Llenas | Fox News A new facial recognition company, which claims to be used by over 600 law enforcement agencies, has suffered a data breach, according to the company. Clearview AI co