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Archives for February 2021

New AI ‘Deep Nostalgia’ brings old photos, including very old ones, to lifeNew AI ‘Deep Nostalgia’ brings old photos, including very old ones, to life
Judge approves $650 million Facebook privacy settlement over facial recognition featureJudge approves $650 million Facebook privacy settlement over facial recognition feature
This browser extension shows what the Internet would look like without Big TechThis browser extension shows what the Internet would look like without Big Tech
Google has finally added iOS’s privacy labels to GmailGoogle has finally added iOS’s privacy labels to Gmail
WhatsApp is having another go at explaining its privacy policy to usersWhatsApp is having another go at explaining its privacy policy to users
Los Angeles police used Amazon Ring footage to investigate police brutality protestsLos Angeles police used Amazon Ring footage to investigate police brutality protests
Minneapolis prohibits use of facial recognition software by its police departmentMinneapolis prohibits use of facial recognition software by its police department
Snapchat will start reminding users to clean out their friends listSnapchat will start reminding users to clean out their friends list
PSA: Don’t post your coronavirus vaccination card selfie on social mediaPSA: Don’t post your coronavirus vaccination card selfie on social media
Baltimore’s spy planes will fly no moreBaltimore’s spy planes will fly no more
Google is weighing an anti-tracking feature for Android, following Apple’s leadGoogle is weighing an anti-tracking feature for Android, following Apple’s lead
Clearview’s facial recognition tech is illegal mass surveillance, Canada privacy commissioners sayClearview’s facial recognition tech is illegal mass surveillance, Canada privacy commissioners say
Facebook prompt will encourage ad tracking opt-in ahead of Apple’s privacy pushFacebook prompt will encourage ad tracking opt-in ahead of Apple’s privacy push

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