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Calling all researchers and activists📢 Join us & the Tech Global Institute on August 7 for a virtual discussion about tech platforms’ conduct during an historic election year. Learn more and register here⤵️ https://mzl.la/3LNrvdr

Researchers play a crucial role in exposing online harms. A new study from Coalition for Independent Tech Research reveals that 88% of researchers surveyed believe the shutdown of CrowdTangle will significantly obstruct their vital work. This hindrance not only impacts their ability to report findings to the public but also poses a challenge to maintaining transparency in the digital space. But it’s not too late. Meta can still save CrowdTangle, protecting public safety and democracy. https://bit.ly/4ds2EYm

It's been nearly a year since we first reported how bad modern-day cars are at privacy. Since then, US Senators Markey and Wyden have sent three letters asking The Federal Trade Commission to investigate car makers bad privacy practices, and well...what they report in their latest letter is❗🤯 Take a peek here ⤵ https://mzl.la/3Yqxkoz

AI Overviews in search engines like #Google and #Bing were meant to make finding facts easier. In actuality, it’s proven to be a mixed bag⤵️ https://mzl.la/4dfeB3s

Apple Intelligence (AI) is coming soon to an iPhone and Macbook near you. But how does it hold up on the merits of user privacy? What has Apple gotten right? What would make it even better from a user privacy standpoint? We asked 3 Mozilla experts⤵️ https://mzl.la/3Wivt2L

Can #AI training undermine the Open Web? The Data Provenance Initiative thinks so. The #DataFuturesLab awardee has found that blunt restrictions from the websites that feed popular training data-sets could have an impact on the data-economy⤵️ https://mzl.la/4fd1gup

Bias in AI isn’t just a glitch; it’s a systemic issue. In the latest interview with Dr. Randi William, we discuss what true justice looks like, how we can walk the talk around preventing algorithmic harm, and how AI might be used to bolster communities of color. Read now! https://mzl.la/3Sg97gP

#TikTok Lite has become a go-to option for users in the global majority, boasting a reduced need for bandwidth, battery usage and storage. But it’s clear the ‘bite-size’ app is light on safety, leaving users little ability to protect their privacy and well-being, while disproportionately affecting those in the Global Majority. Our investigation has revealed that TikTok Lite lacks crucial protections in two major categories. Get the full breakdown of our findings here⤵️ https://mzl.la/4fiRbML

Earlier this year we studied 25 dating apps privacy policies. 88% of them failed 😮 Including #Bumble, which boasts to be one of the safest options in the dating app game. So, are their claims all…buzz? Sign here and tell Bumble: Don’t sell or share users’ data without opt-in their consent🖊️ https://mzl.la/3XPuFVb

The recent AT&T data breach is a major concern for everyone, not just AT&T customers. Hackers have stolen records of 110 million AT&T customers, including call logs, text messages, and location data. Scammers could use the stolen data to impersonate loved ones or steal banking information. The stolen location data is particularly frightening for individuals whose safety relies on the privacy of their whereabouts. We must advocate for stronger data privacy protections. Unlike Europe, the United States lacks a comprehensive federal data privacy law, leaving individuals at risk and without rights if their data is compromised. It's time for change. Join us in calling for a robust US federal privacy law to hold corporations accountable and protect our privacy. Sign the petition now and make your voice heard! https://mzl.la/4cFpsnL