Microsoft Recall raises privacy alarm again Microsoft has once again found itself in hot water over privacy concerns with its Recall feature. The tech giant’s Recall feature, which allows users to retract or delete messages after they have been sent, has come under fire for potentially compromising user privacy. One of the major issues with […]
EU criticised for secretive security AI plans
EU Under Fire for Lack of Transparency in Security AI Plans The European Union has recently come under intense scrutiny for its secretive approach to implementing artificial intelligence (AI) in security measures. Critics argue that urgent democratic scrutiny is needed to ensure that the deployment of AI in security operations is conducted ethically and with […]
UK government urged to outlaw apps creating deepfake abuse images
UK Government Urged to Outlaw Apps Creating Deepfake Abuse Images In a world where technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the rise of artificial intelligence has brought both groundbreaking innovations and concerning ethical dilemmas. One such issue that has recently come to the forefront is the proliferation of AI nudification apps, which are being used […]
WhatsApp introduces privacy feature to block Meta AI
WhatsApp Introduces Privacy Feature to Block Meta AI In a world where digital privacy is becoming increasingly paramount, WhatsApp has taken a significant step to empower its users. The popular messaging platform, owned by Meta Platforms Inc., has introduced a new privacy feature that allows users to block Meta AI from accessing their data. This […]
New EU guidelines aim to regulate blockchain data storage
New EU Guidelines Aim to Regulate Blockchain Data Storage The European Union has recently introduced new guidelines aimed at regulating blockchain data storage, sparking debates among experts on the role of this technology in privacy protection. The discussions revolve around the concept of privacy-by-design, with some advocating for its integration into blockchain systems, while others […]
The Ounass Formula for a Successful Brand Activation
The Ounass Formula for a Successful Brand Activation At BoF CROSSROADS 2025 in Dubai, Imran Amed, BoF’s founder and CEO, sat down with Khalid Al Tayer, CEO of luxury e-commerce platform Ounass, to unpack his strategy for success when launching a global brand in the Gulf. In the competitive landscape of luxury e-commerce, standing out […]
Uber faces FTC heat for tricking users into hard-to-cancel paid subscriptions
Uber Faces FTC Heat for Tricking Users into Hard-to-Cancel Paid Subscriptions The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued Uber Technologies, accusing the ride-hailing giant of deceptive practices related to its handling of subscription services. The complaint alleges that Uber has been misleading customers into signing up for a paid membership program without clearly disclosing […]
Telegram CEO says privacy matters more than market share
Why Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Believes Privacy Matters More Than Market Share In a world where data privacy is becoming an increasingly rare commodity, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov stands out as a vocal advocate for user confidentiality. Despite facing legislative challenges, particularly from the European Union’s persistent efforts to introduce encryption backdoors, Durov remains steadfast […]
Russia plans to add cryptocurrency terms to the criminal code
Russia Plans to Add Cryptocurrency Terms to the Criminal Code Russia is gearing up to make significant changes to its legal framework by adding cryptocurrency terms to the criminal code. This move comes as the country aims to regulate the burgeoning crypto market and address the challenges posed by digital currencies. Legal experts have suggested […]
Hamburg Declaration champions responsible AI
Hamburg Declaration Champions Responsible AI As the global race to harness AI accelerates, a new international effort is working to ensure that progress doesn’t come at the cost of people or the planet. The Hamburg Declaration, a groundbreaking initiative in the realm of artificial intelligence, is setting a new standard for responsible AI development and […]