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Technology

Lloyd’s of London Warns of Worst-Case-Scenario Cyberattack

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According to a Lloyd’s study published Wednesday, a cyberattack on global payments systems could cause $3.5 trillion of economic damage.

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Patent Drop

Meta May Turn to Synthetic Data to Feed its AI Growth

Meta might want to make synthetic data from your Facebook posts. While this helps solve the privacy issue, the issue of bias is still present.

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Patent Drop

Google’s Watchful Doorbell Patent Highlight Tech Companies’ Interest in Surveillance

Google’s Nest doorbells might be joining the neighborhood watch. The patent signals that people are growing more comfortable being watched.

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Big Tech

Meta Plans an Ad-Free Subscription Service in the EU

Meta is rolling out subscription versions of Instagram and Facebook in Europe that won’t feature targeted ads.

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Patent Drop

Apple’s Latest Patent Authenticates Your Ears

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Apple wants to make sure your toddler (or a hacker) doesn’t run away with your Airpods.

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Technology

Elon Musk’s ‘Everything App’ Dream Needs Even More of Your Data

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Patent Drop

Twilio Makes Your Data Less Personal

Twilio wants to keep your identity out of voice data.

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Regulation

Senator Tag Team Proposes Bill to Tackle Big Tech

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Patent Drop

PayPal Goes Minimalist

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PayPal wants to stop being a data hoarder.

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Technology

Private Practice: A Q&A with Pierre Valade, Founder of Privacy App Jumbo

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Big Tech

TikTok CEO to Testify Before Congress

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Markets

Hedge Fund’s Confidence In Five Big Tech Companies Sinks To Multi-Year Low

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Consumer

DoorDash Is Suing NYC to Keep Your Data All To Themselves

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