Category: Privacy

Can You Hide a Child’s Face From A.I.?

Parents have been stressing out for at least two decades about what to share about their children online. Powerful new technologies present a more urgent risk.
As Red States Curb Social Media, Did Montana’s TikTok Ban Go Too Far?

Montana is at the forefront of a wave of new tech laws passed by Republican-led states. Some give parents control over their children’s social media accounts.
Google’s Bard Just Got More Powerful. It’s Still Erratic.

The chatbot now pulls information from a user’s Gmail, Google Docs and Google Drive accounts. The feature leaves a lot to be desired.
Beware the TikTok Eavesdroppers

Strangers’ conversations should not be content.
Meta May Offer Ad-Free Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the E.U.

The subscription plan is a response to European Union policies and court rulings to restrict Meta’s data-collection practices.
Meta May Offer Ad-Free Subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook in the E.U.

The subscription plan is a response to European Union policies and court rulings to restrict Meta’s data-collection practices.
YouTube Improperly Used Targeted Ads on Children’s Videos, Watchdogs Say

One of the groups said it had used Google’s tools to run a targeted ad campaign this month on children’s channels. Google has said it did not allow such ads on videos made for children.
YouTube Ads May Have Led to Online Tracking of Children, Research Says

YouTube’s advertising practices on kids’ channels could have resulted in companies tracking children across the web, a report said.
Crypto’s Next Craze? Orbs That Scan Your Eyeballs.

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, has started Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project that aims to scan billions of human irises.
Who Paid for a Mysterious Spy Tool? The F.B.I., an F.B.I. Inquiry Found

After a Times report, the bureau canceled its contract with a government contractor that used the tool on its behalf. But questions remain.
Tips for Taking a Solo Trip

Traveling alone can be rewarding, and a little daunting. Here’s how to get the most out of your trip, and stay safe, when you’re a party of one.
How Location-Sharing Apps Like Find My Friends Came to Represent Affection

To a generation who grew up alongside the internet, location-sharing feels less like a privacy threat and more like an expression of affection.