Smart Home Devices Are Quietly Feeding a Data Economy
Consumer Reports, Which?, the NYT and FTC research converge: smart home devices over-collect data and share it with third parties consumers never chose.
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California Delete Act Pushes Small Firms to Fix Data Privacy
California's Delete Act sets 2026 deadlines for data brokers, pushing small businesses toward stronger privacy compliance amid wider industry scrutiny.
EU AI Act Transparency Rules Take Effect Across Europe
The EU AI Act's transparency rules are now live, reshaping ad, fintech, and legal compliance as Brussels ramps up enforcement.
Ring Adds Default Encryption Amid Wider Privacy Crackdown
Ring adds default encryption for camera data as states tighten privacy laws and local governments scrutinize surveillance and data-broker practices.
TyvoreMXC Boosts Data Privacy Amid Wider Compliance Crackdown
TyvoreMXC upgraded custody and privacy systems as data brokers, TikTok, and California face mounting privacy compliance scrutiny.
State Privacy Laws Tighten as Enforcement Battles Emerge
New Jersey, Maryland and California privacy laws spark political fears, enforcement complaints, and costly compliance deadlines for businesses.
Flock Safety Overhauls Privacy Policy After Backlash
Flock Safety revises data retention and privacy policies amid backlash, as states clash over new privacy laws and AI consent rules.
AI Safety Fears Push Tech Giants to Demand Regulation
Tech leaders and 1,300+ workers push for AI regulation as global deadlines, Zuckerberg's calls, and China's rules converge.
EU AI Act Article 50 Pushes Adland Toward AI Transparency
EU AI Act transparency rules push adland and Anthropic toward AI content labeling ahead of the August 2026 deadline.
AI Regulation Push Targets Deepfakes, Data Centers, Congress
New draft AI rules would force platforms to remove harmful deepfakes within three hours amid wider regulatory battles nationwide.
White House AI Framework Pushes to Preempt State Laws
White House unveils 2026 AI framework urging Congress to preempt state laws amid industry and safety debates.
Anthropic Pledges $20M to Push US AI Regulation Efforts
Anthropic will donate $20 million to a US political group backing AI regulation amid global governance debates.
EU AI Act 2026: New Rules Reshape Privacy and AI Risk
The EU AI Act's phased 2026 rollout adds AI content labeling, privacy rules, and security monitoring after OpenAI and Anthropic hacks.
EU AI Act Transparency Rules Set to Reshape Business by 2026
EU AI Act transparency rules take effect in 2026 as U.S. regulation stays fragmented across cities, states, and Congress.
EU Nations Downplay Divide After Spain-Morocco Border Surge
EU governments downplay political rifts after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco into Spain, as right-wing parties exploit the surge.
EU AI Act's August 2026 Deadline Reshapes Legal Tech Rules
The EU AI Act's August 2026 transparency rules are forcing legal tech and law firms to overhaul AI compliance and disclosure practices.
EU AI Act Transparency Rules Now Enforced, Fines Up to €35M
EU AI Act transparency rules took effect August 2, requiring AI disclosure for chatbots and images, with fines up to €35 million.
EU AI Act Sets August 2026 Deepfake Labeling Deadline
EU AI Act to require labeling of AI-generated content and deepfake disclosure starting August 2, 2026, ahead of 2027 high-risk rules.
EU AI Act Ramps Up Scrutiny on US Firms, Fintech
EU AI Act enforcement expands, pressuring US AI firms and fintech ahead of an August 2026 transparency deadline.
EU AI Act Transparency Rules Hit Fintech Ahead of 2026
EU AI Act transparency rules and an August 2026 deadline are forcing fintech, gaming, and tech firms to overhaul AI disclosure and compliance practices.