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Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Perplexity's "Incognito Mode" is a "sham," lawsuit says

Perplexity's AI allegedly shares sensitive user chats with Google and Meta without consent, raising significant privacy concerns.
Law
fromABA Journal
1 day ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
Education
fromFox News
18 hours ago

NYC schools track bathroom time with digital hall passes

SmartPass digital hall pass system in NYC schools tracks student movement and time outside class, aiming to improve safety and accountability.
#meta
Information security
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Law
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Information security
fromWIRED
11 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Law
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Meta was finally held accountable for harming teens. Now what? | TechCrunch

Meta has been held liable for endangering child safety and designing addictive apps, leading to significant legal consequences.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I turned to PrivacyBee to clean up my data - here's how it made me disappear

PrivacyBee is preferred for its comprehensive data removal services and user-friendly management tools.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Six great reads: the OnlyFans legacy, stolen cargo and Meta's creepy' glasses

Leonid Radvinsky's death leaves a void in the leadership of OnlyFans, a platform that has transformed the adult content landscape. His secretive management style and the controversies surrounding the site have raised questions about its future direction and stability.
Photography
#artificial-intelligence
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

AI can accelerate real estate transactions But it can't replace the professional work that protects property rights

Artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency in the title industry, but professional expertise remains essential for ensuring clear property ownership.
#data-centers
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Data science
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago
Data science

People would rather have an Amazon warehouse in their backyard than a data center | TechCrunch

Data science
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
#new-york-city
fromAP News
22 hours ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

fromSFGATE
17 hours ago
NYC real estate

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

New York City
fromAP News
22 hours ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
22 hours ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants in a Bronx building express grievances about poor living conditions at a city forum aimed at holding landlords accountable.
#housing-development
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
11 hours ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
11 hours ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

A housing development in a high fire risk area was approved despite concerns about evacuation safety and traffic congestion.
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

The Stack: AI Surges while Social Platforms Face Scrutiny

AI is growing rapidly, streaming models are evolving, and regulatory pressures on platforms are increasing globally.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
Environment
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
#ai
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
22 hours ago

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says

Children are increasingly buying and selling knives online, prompting government action to combat knife crime and exploitation.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

REAL and Redstone Collaborate to Enhance Data Integrity for Tokenized Assets

REAL partners with Redstone to enhance data transparency and risk intelligence in its ecosystem for tokenized assets.
#3d-printing
#real-estate
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

DC-area agent launches site to explain commission changes

Irina Norrell launched a hyperlocal education platform to address knowledge gaps in real estate transactions in the D.C. region post-NAR commission settlement.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

DC-area agent launches site to explain commission changes

Irina Norrell launched a hyperlocal education platform to address knowledge gaps in real estate transactions in the D.C. region post-NAR commission settlement.
#affordable-housing
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Feds Storm NYC Councilmember's Home, Seize Devices in Pre-Dawn Raid

Federal agents raided the homes of Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister as part of a corruption investigation into migrant shelter contracts.
Remote teams
fromAxios
1 day ago

Office vacancies hit record high

Companies are reducing office space needs due to a shift towards remote and hybrid work models post-pandemic.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Digital Hopes, Real Power: From Revolution to Regulation

66% of internet users live where political or social sites are blocked, and 78% are in countries where people have been arrested for online posts. New social media regulations have emerged in dozens of countries in the past year alone.
World politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Rocket Companies moves to dismiss RESPA lawsuit

Rocket Companies contends that the plaintiffs failed to plead injury, a qualifying referral, a thing of value, or an agreement, which are essential for their claims under RESPA.
Boston real estate
#social-media
Digital life
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
Digital life
fromExchangewire
3 days ago

Regulating Social Media: Where do we go from here?

Social media platforms are designed for addiction, prompting global legislative actions to restrict children's access.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Home flipping stabilized after being hit by its biggest pullback since 2007

Home flipping activity has stabilized around 2019 levels, with seasoned flippers planning to execute deals in 2026 despite a slower appreciation environment.
fromABA Journal
1 day ago

Legal industry is expanding its office footprint, new report finds

For the first time in three years, more law firms are planning to expand their office footprint, rather than contract, according to a new report from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE.
Law
New York City
fromPBS News
19 hours ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.
NYC politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on New York's bad landlords'. He has to find them

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues, ensuring accessibility without paywalls, and supports community engagement through initiatives like rental hearings.
fromComputerworld
14 hours ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

We're trapped': developer's unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell

Leaseholders in east London are trapped in unsellable homes due to an unpaid debt of £850,000 by the building's developer to the local council.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Amid slowdown, developers set to sell part of dormant Dorchester megaproject

Developers are scaling back plans for Dorchester Bay City and putting a significant portion of the site up for sale due to market challenges.
Photography
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Your Photos Are Probably Giving Away Your Location. Here's How to Stop That

Photos contain metadata like EXIF data, including location, which can be useful but may compromise privacy when shared.
Brooklyn
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Inside the Grassroots Campaign That Pushed a Drone Company Out of Brooklyn

Protesters occupied Building 77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard to oppose the lease of Easy Aerial, linked to the Department of Homeland Security and Israeli military.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

ICE-Tracking Apps Have Helped People Avoid Immigration Agents. Are They Legal?

ICEBlock is an app designed to help users avoid ICE enforcement by reporting sightings in real-time.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
21 hours ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
21 hours ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: Money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver's licenses and passports to the open web

A publicly accessible Amazon storage server exposed personal data of hundreds of thousands, including driver's licenses and passports, without encryption.
New York City
fromSFGATE
21 hours ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 38 Deals Announced in March 2026

Thirty-eight cybersecurity-related M&A deals were announced in March 2026, including significant acquisitions by Airbus, AppViewX, Cellebrite, and Databricks.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Mamdani crackdown targets condo and co-op tax cheats

Residency requirements for voting in New York are ambiguous, impacting co-op and condo owners amid new tax abatement documentation rules.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
Marketing tech
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

The 'end-to-end' title tech system has given way to something better

Title agencies benefit from specialized tools and open systems rather than all-in-one platforms due to diverse regulatory and workflow needs.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
fromGothamist
1 day ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Hoboken opens door to Airbnb as NYC and other NJ towns lock out short-term rentals

Hoboken, NJ, has no short-term rental regulations, attracting listings as NYC tightens rules, prompting city officials to consider new legislation.
New York City
fromgizmodo.com
3 days ago

Mamdani Lifts NYC TikTok Ban for City Employees, but with Some Unusual Restrictions

New York City employees can now use TikTok on city devices with strict restrictions after a previous ban due to security concerns.
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

What Owners Need to Know About Their Apartment Insurance

Most water claims start in the most ordinary places: under sinks and around toilets. A slow drip from a supply line or a small leak by a toilet can lead to severe water damage across several units.
NYC real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

CMLS warns pre marketing could fragment the housing market

CMLS warns against limiting listing exposure, stating it fragments the housing market and favors larger firms over smaller brokerages.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
3 days ago

The best way to protect your phone from a warrantless search in 2026

US authorities are increasingly aggressive in detaining and seizing devices, with biometrics remaining vulnerable.
Marketing tech
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Is It Finally Time to Put Homebuyers First in Real Estate Tech?

Proptech startups prioritized revenue from real estate agents and brokerages rather than end-users, resulting in technology that optimizes intermediary efficiency instead of consumer benefit.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

FBI Warns of Data Security Risks From China-Made Mobile Apps

Foreign-developed mobile applications pose significant data security risks, particularly those from China, according to an FBI alert.
Privacy professionals
fromHer Campus
3 days ago

Who's Watching The Watchers? AI, Age Verification, And Online Privacy

Parents are increasingly concerned about children's exposure to harmful online content despite regulations like CIPA and platforms like YouTube Kids.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

OkCupid settles claims it shared user photos with a facial recognition company

OkCupid settled FTC claims for sharing user photos without consent, promising to avoid future misrepresentations about data policies.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC brothers make new platform VryfID to help renters keep their information safe and secure | amNewYork

VryfID, a startup founded by brothers Aiden and Gabe Einhorn, securely centralizes financial documents for renters and real estate transactions while preventing fraud and protecting privacy.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

The real US surveillance threat isn't AI - it's the data infrastructure we already built - Silicon Canals

The infrastructure for mass surveillance already exists, relying on pre-existing technology and data rather than new AI advancements.
Privacy professionals
fromSlashGear
1 week ago

Apps That Track You: 17 Of The Worst Offenders In Privacy Invasion - SlashGear

Online privacy is compromised by data collection from apps, with Meta's platforms being significant offenders.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Reducing risk: Why logging, protection, and review matter

Application logs are critical cybersecurity safeguards that provide visibility into system behavior, enabling early detection of security threats and operational issues in real estate and mortgage lending organizations.
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