Apollo Global Management Breached in Social Engineering Attack
Apollo Global Management has confirmed a breach involving unauthorized access to its cloud systems, resulting in the potential exposure of sensitive personal information.
Category Policy & Regulation
leyes, regulaciones, privacidad, política tech, antitrust
Class Action Targets Compass for Allegedly Manipulating NYC Rental Market
A class action lawsuit claims Compass is artificially inflating rents in New York City by withholding listings from platforms like Zillow, creating a supply shock in the rental market.
TikTok Settles U.S. Child Privacy Lawsuit for $400 Million
TikTok has agreed to a significant settlement regarding allegations of violating child privacy laws, marking a pivotal moment in regulatory scrutiny for the platform.
Waymo Doubles Lobbying Efforts in Robotaxi Competition with Uber
Waymo has significantly increased its lobbying expenditures to influence U.S. regulatory decisions regarding autonomous taxi services, intensifying its competition with Uber.
OpenAI Advocates for Enhanced AI Safety Regulations in California
OpenAI is urging California to bolster its AI safety laws, specifically calling for amendments to the existing SB 53 framework to enhance protections for frontier AI models.
Threat to Roadless Areas: Implications of the Proposed Rollback of the 2001 Roadless Rule
The Trump administration's proposal to dismantle the Roadless Rule poses significant risks to wildlife and water resources across the U.S., particularly in areas like Alaska's Tongass National Forest.
Amazon’s Controversial Book Scanning Practices Under Scrutiny
Amazon's acquisition and destruction of rare books for AI training data raises ethical concerns, contrasting sharply with the Internet Archive's preservation efforts.
OpenAI’s Technical Glitch Disrupts Access for Cyber Researchers
A recent technical issue at OpenAI has locked out some vetted security researchers from its Trusted Access for Cyber program, raising concerns about the reliability of its verification processes.
FCC Abolishes Gigabit Speed Goal, Citing Technological Neutrality
The FCC has eliminated the gigabit speed goal, asserting that it is not fair to slower technologies, while maintaining that current broadband deployment levels are acceptable.
Google Acquires Spirit Airlines Employee Data Amid Privacy Concerns
Google's recent auction win for Spirit Airlines' extensive employee data raises significant privacy issues, particularly for former flight attendants worried about the handling of sensitive information.
