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Instagram will drop end-to-end encrypted chats on May 8, 2026, reversing years
of Meta’s push for stronger privacy. Here's what it means.
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The App Store Accountability Act would require app stores to verify users’ ages
and obtain parental consent. Learn how the bill could affect privacy and
security.
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An AI-powered toy left 50,000 children’s chat transcripts exposed. Here’s what
the incident reveals about data collection, storage, and the risks for kids.
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New research from Proton shows that Europeans want to shed US tech dependence
and build tech sovereignty for Europe. Read the full report.
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From March 2026, all Discord users will have a teen-appropriate experience by
default, unless they can verify they are at least 18 years old.
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A class-action lawsuit challenges WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption claims. We
break down the allegations, denials, and what’s actually known.
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OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT ads. Here's what's changing, why it's worse than
search ads, and what you can do to protect your privacy.
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Unsolicited password reset emails worry Instagram users amid breach rumors. What
we know on the alleged Instagram leak and how to stay safe.
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The Google Dark Web Report tool is shutting down on February 17, 2026. Here's
how you can still get alerted to personal data leaks.
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As of December 16, 2025, Meta uses your AI chats and other interactions for ad
targeting. Here’s what it means and what you can do.
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Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 introduces surveillance risks
through biometric checks and identity verification.