Last October, Meta dipped its toe into the world of facial recognition — an area where it has had a tricky track record — with an international test of two new tools: one to stop scams based on li...
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Opera announces a new agentic feature for its browser
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Opera's new Browser Operator feature is set to allow agents to complete tasks on websites. The company claims this will enhance user experience, but critics are concerned about security and privacy implications.
The feature appears to be able to navigate through websites and find specific items, raising questions about how it will handle sensitive information. As the feature nears release, experts and users are calling for greater transparency and regulation around AI-powered automation in online shopping and other areas.
Norway-based browser company Opera announced a new agent feature called Browser Operator as a feature preview. The Browser Operator feature, when released, will complete tasks for you on different web...
Read Full Article »Apple's Data Encryption Changes in the UK Explained
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- Impact on User Privacy: How will Apple's decision affect the privacy of UK users who previously relied on Advanced Data Protection for securing their sensitive data?r
- Regulatory Pressures and Free Speech: Can government demands for backdoor access compromise individual rights to digital privacy, and what implications might this have for future data protection regulations?r
- Global Data Security Concerns: As Apple's decision restricts ADP worldwide, will other tech companies face similar pressure from governments to provide unrestricted access to encrypted user data, potentially threatening global data security.
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Apple has withdrawn its Advanced Data Protection feature from the UK following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data. This move affects UK users who relied on ADP for securing sensitive data, leaving them vulnerable to potential data breaches.
The decision raises concerns about regulatory pressures compromising individual rights to digital privacy and threatens global data security. With ADP no longer available, users are left wondering if their digital privacy has been affected, highlighting the need foobust data protection measures and transparency in government demands for access to encrypted user data.
Apple on February 21 withdrew its Advanced Data Protection feature from the United Kingdom following government demands for backdoor access to encrypted user data. The move came after UK officials rep...
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EFF at RightsCon 2025
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- Platform Accountability in Crisis: How can existing frameworks be improved to address the alarming developments in platforms' content policies and their enforcement? What role can civil society organizations play in strategizing and discussing a human rights-based approach to platform governance?r
- Amplifying the Voices of Digital Rights Defenders: What steps can be taken to support digital rights defenders in Taiwan and East Asia, particularly in light of the current challenges they face? How can we foster resonance with their experiences and contribute to the global dialogue on pressing issues?r
- Mutual Support and Global Dialogue: What can we learn from Taiwan's tech community and civil society about addressing pressing human rights challenges in digital spaces? How can we ensure that the global conversation on these issues prioritizes the needs and perspectives of those most impacted.And here is a
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EFF will be attending RightsCon in Taipei, Taiwan from 24-27 February. Several members, including director-level staff and experts, will participate in sessions, panels, and networking opportunities.
The EFF delegation includes individuals leading sessions on platform accountability, digital rights defenders, and human rights challenges. They will connect with attendees, particularly at the following sessions: "Mutual Support" and "Platform Accountability in Crisis".
These events aim to foster dialogue, learn from Taiwan's tech community, and contribute to the global conversation on pressing issues. EFF hopes to engage with attendees and support the global dialogue on digital human rights challenges.
EFF is delighted to be attending RightsCon again—this year hosted in Taipei, Taiwan between 24-27 February. RightsCon provides an opportunity for human rights experts, technologists, activists, and ...
Read Full Article »Experts Flag Security, Privacy Risks in DeepSeek AI App
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Of Concerns over DeepSeek's New Mobile Apps DeepSeek's recent release of new mobile apps has raised significant concerns among experts and users alike. The fact that these apps have remained top three "free" downloads for Apple and Google devices since their debut on January 25, 2025, is a red flag.
This swift success can only be attributed to the company's questionable design choices. One of the most alarming aspects of DeepSeek's approach is the use of hard-coded encryption keys.
This practice compromises the security and integrity of user data, leaving it vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors. Furthermore, sending unencrypted user and device data to Chinese companies raises serious privacy concerns.
The implications of these actions are far-reaching and can have severe consequences for users' personal data and online safety. As such, experts urge caution and encourage users to exercise extreme vigilance when installing or using DeepSeek's apps.
New mobile apps from the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek have remained among the top three "free" downloads for Apple and Google devices since their debut on Jan. 25, 2025. But e...
Read Full Article »Executive Order to the State Department Sideswipes Freedom Tools, Threatens Censorship Resistance, Privacy, and Anonymity of Millions
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- The impact of the executive order on the global landscape of digital rights and freedoms, particularly in countries where these tools are crucial for protecting citizens' security, privacy, and anonymity.
- The potential consequences of suspending contracts with organizations that rely on State Department funding, including the effects on researchers, developers, and users of these freedom technologies.
- The role of international cooperation and diplomacy in ensuring that the United States upholds its obligations to protect digital rights and freedoms, rather than undermining them through executive orders.
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The EFF is sounding the alarm about the devastating impact of the Trump Administration's executive order on global digital rights. The Reevaluating and Realigning United States Foreign Aid has led to the suspension of contracts with hundreds of organizations that rely on State Department funding, including those working on critical freedom technologies like Tor, Guardian Project, and OONI.
This move has severe consequences foesearchers, developers, and users worldwide, who will be forced to curtail or halt their work. The EFF urges a full reinstatement of these programs, highlighting their crucial role in supporting freedom and human rights abroad.
In the first weeks of the Trump Administration, we have witnessed a spate of sweeping, confusing, and likely unconstitutional executive orders, including some that have already had devastating human c...
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