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Australian government concedes no scientific consensus on social media harms for teenagers – but ‘credible risks’ justify ban

Commonwealth tells high court its proposed laws to let users opt out of algorithms would ultimately have the same effect as the ban

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29

One Medicare AI Prior Authorization Request Went Unanswered for 83 Days as Vendors Often Missed the 72-Hour Standard

Records released by EFF show vendors in Medicare's AI-assisted WISeR prior authorization pilot often missed a 72-hour goal, with one request unanswered for 83 days.

Medical Daily · Sep 16

IMF team to visit Pakistan for crucial $7-bn bailout review, next tranche in focus

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to return to Pakistan on September 23 for a crucial review of its $7 billion bailout programme, with the outcome likely to determine the release of the next tranche and shape Islamabad’s economic policy in the months ahead.

The Times of India · Sep 14

Are your Android apps secretly sharing your location with advertisers? Some developers are accidentally leaving on this critical data-invading setting when using third-party SDKs

Some apps are gathering highly-localized location data and feeding it back to advertisers, data brokers, and even the military.

TechRadar · Aug 5

Cops Tracked Woman's Abortion Across 83,000 Cameras for Her 'Safety'; Court Records Show They Eyed Criminal Charges

A Texas sheriff's office used over 83,000 ALPR cameras to track a woman post-abortion, sparking federal scrutiny, state legislation, and charges against the sheriff. The case highlights surveillance and reproductive rights issues.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Flock is pulling its plan to use its microphone network to monitor for signs of 'human distress' — but privacy concerns remain

Flock says it's abandoning the idea of using its acoustic detection network to listen out for signs of screaming and disturbance.

TechRadar · Jul 22

Sony killing physical PlayStation games is "the latest attack on our diminishing rights," leading digital rights group says: "The end goal is to turn the customer into a renter"

"The inevitable conclusion of the move to digital-only purchases is to lock gamers into subscription models"

GamesRadar · Jul 16

FCC's Phone ID Proposal Could Leave Domestic Abuse Survivors, Homeless Americans Without Phone Access

The FCC's proposal to combat robocalls by requiring more customer information raises concerns about privacy and access for vulnerable groups, despite support from some financial institutions.

International Business Times UK · Jun 26

84 Hair Salon And DIY Hairdos That People Instantly Regretted (New Pics)

No matter where you come from, what unites all of us is the embarrassment we have felt—at some point in our lives—of getting a disastrous haircut. Whether at your own hands or those of a misguided stylist, some hairdos are not meant to see the light of day. However, the…

Bored Panda · Jun 19

Congress Should Be in No Rush To Renew FISA's Section 702 Surveillance Powers

It’s long past time to open federal surveillance powers to scrutiny and reform.

Reason · Jun 15