EU moves to delay ‘high-risk’ AI rules, cut cookie banners | Northwest & National News
The EU executive proposed rolling back key AI and data privacy rules on Wednesday as part of a…
Brussels knifes privacy to feed the AI boom – POLITICO
Draft changes would create new exceptions for AI companies that would allow them to legally process special categories…
Europe’s police want AI to fight crime. They say red tape stands in the way. – POLITICO
Lawmakers and digital rights groups have expressed concerns about these carve-outs, which were secured by EU countries during…
The rise of “catch a cheater” apps exploits our worst human tendencies
When people sign up for a dating site like Tinder, they don’t expect their profiles and personal information…
DNS0.EU shuts down due to lack of funds
The European non-profit DNS service DNS0.EU has ceased its activities. The organization, which focused on secure and privacy-friendly…
‘Pendulum has swung way too far’ on EU regulating tech, says German minister – POLITICO
The German minister’s trip comes as the European Commission is drafting proposals to roll back some of its…
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This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more…
Germany split on ‘chat control’ bill as EU talks stall – POLITICO
Critics have railed against what they call the “chat control” legislation, warning it would break encryption and open…
Skinny Dipping Event Puts Ban on Photography After ‘Too Many Cameras’
A skinny dipping event in the UK has been forced to implement what it calls photography restrictions after…
UK government tries again to access encrypted Apple customer data: Report
The U.K. government is still trying to gain access to encrypted iCloud data, according to the Financial Times,…