Electronic Frontier Foundation
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EFF focuses on AI's societal impact beyond capabilities and cost
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is focusing on a different perspective regarding artificial intelligence, moving beyond typical discussions about capabilities and costs. They aim to explore AI's societal impact…
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Anthropic Blacklisted by US for Refusing AI Surveillance Contract
Anthropic was designated a national security risk by the U.S. government and barred from military contracts for refusing to allow its AI models to be used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. This…
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EFF Urges Congress to Protect Rights from Government AI
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) testified before Congress regarding the potential threats government use of artificial intelligence poses to Americans' rights. The testimony focused on safeguarding civil libert…
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California AI training disclosure bill faces feasibility concerns
California lawmakers are revisiting Assembly Bill 412, which aims to compel AI developers to disclose copyrighted materials used in training generative models. Critics argue that the bill remains technically infeasible,…
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EFF Urges Congress to Protect Rights Amidst Government AI Adoption
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) testified before Congress, urging lawmakers to implement robust safeguards for constitutional rights alongside the adoption of AI technologies. EFF Senior Policy Analyst Dr. Matt…
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Amazon's Ring sued over facial recognition privacy violations
Amazon's Ring is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging privacy violations due to its "Familiar Faces" facial recognition feature. The suit claims the feature collects and stores biometric data of individuals, including…
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EFF Fights Surveillance Tech; Trump Signs AI Cybersecurity Order
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is actively combating mass surveillance technologies, emphasizing the need for public support in their fight against what they term "tech-enabled tyranny." Concurrently, former P…
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Mastodon user laments 'diffused' anger from diverse content feed
A Mastodon user expressed frustration with the rapid-fire, diverse content encountered on the platform, likening it to "diffused" anger. The user noted that within a short time, they scrolled past topics ranging from en…
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California bill criminalizes disabling 3D printer gun-blocking software
California's Assembly has advanced a bill, AB 2047, that would require all 3D printers sold in the state to include software that blocks the printing of firearms. This legislation goes further than similar bills in othe…
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EFF: Police Misusing License Plate Reader Data for Broad Surveillance
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has analyzed millions of searches of Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) data. Their findings reveal that police are using this data for purposes beyond its intend…
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California proposes Linux exemption for age-verification law
California lawmakers have proposed an amendment to the Digital Age Assurance Act that would exempt most open-source operating systems from its age-verification requirements. This change follows significant backlash from…
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Microsoft advances human rights accountability in tech infrastructure
Microsoft has taken a significant step towards human rights accountability by implementing new policies regarding its cloud and AI infrastructure. This move is a response to long-standing concerns from civil society, wo…
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EFF launches campaign for Saudi Wikipedian Osama Khalid
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has initiated a new offline campaign to advocate for Osama Khalid, a Saudi Wikipedian. Khalid, who began contributing to Wikipedia Arabic at age twelve, has faced legal challenge…
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Arab Spring's digital legacy: From activism to state control
A series of articles reflects on the digital legacy of the 2011 Arab Spring, noting how the internet initially fostered democratic hopes but has since evolved into a tool for state control and surveillance. While digita…
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US GUARD Act could force ID checks for all internet users
A proposed US law, the GUARD Act, aims to restrict minors' access to online tools, particularly AI companions, by mandating age verification. Critics argue the bill's broad definition of AI systems could inadvertently b…
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Congress narrows GUARD Act, but privacy concerns remain
Congress has made revisions to the GUARD Act, but significant issues persist regarding its implications for online privacy and age verification. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) argues that the narrowed scope st…
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Apple and Intel reportedly strike deal for Intel to make chips for Apple hardware
Guy Kawasaki, an ally of the EFF, has authored a new book titled "Everybody Has Something to Hide: Why and How to Use Signal to Preserve Your Privacy, Security, and Well-Being." This guide is now accessible in Spanish.
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ICE explores developing smart glasses to supplement facial recognition app
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is considering developing its own smart glasses to enhance its facial recognition app, Mobile Fortify. This technology would allow officers to scan faces and quickly access gove…
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Mozilla, EFF, and others urge UK to keep web open, protect gaming
Mozilla, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), and other organizations have issued a joint statement to UK policymakers. The statement urges lawmakers to maintain an open web and resist regulations that could restri…
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EFF offers EU Digital Fairness Act recommendations to policymakers
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released recommendations for the European Union's upcoming Digital Fairness Act. These suggestions aim to shape the future of digital policy within the EU, building upon exis…