The controversial iris-scanning identity technology, World, has been banned in parts of Europe due to privacy concerns. World, formerly known as Worldcoin, was co-founded by OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Its biometric...
North Korean hackers have stolen a staggering $1.34 billion (€1.28 billion) in cryptocurrency in 2024, according to a report by blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. This figure represents nearly 60% of...
Albania has announced a one-year nationwide ban on TikTok, following the tragic killing of a teenager last month. The move, unveiled by Prime Minister Edi Rama on Saturday, aims to...
Italy’s Data Protection Authority (Garante) has fined OpenAI €15 million after investigating ChatGPT’s handling of personal data. The probe concluded that OpenAI used personal data to train its AI system...
The European Commission (EC) has taken a significant step under the new Digital Markets Act (DMA), presenting preliminary findings that urge Apple to allow greater interoperability between its devices and...
The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Netflix €4.75 million for failing to adequately inform customers about its use of personal data between 2018 and 2020. Announced on Wednesday,...
The European Union’s privacy watchdogs have fined Facebook owner Meta €251 million for a 2018 data breach affecting millions of users. The penalties were issued by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission,...
The European Commission has awarded contracts to accelerate the IRIS² satellite constellation, a €10.6 billion project designed to strengthen Europe’s position in space and secure its digital sovereignty. The initiative,...
Authorities in Sweden are raising alarms about criminal networks recruiting children through social media, sparking calls for stricter online regulations. The government is considering implementing age limits for social media...
A former OpenAI researcher-turned-whistleblower, Suchir Balaji, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on 26 November. Authorities confirmed his death was ruled a suicide, with no evidence of foul...