Google has quietly updated its privacy policy, granting the tech giant permission to utilize user data from Gmail and Google Photos to train its artificial intelligence models and personalize targeted advertisements. This significant shift expands the scope of personal information accessible for machine learning and commercial purposes, sparking immediate privacy concerns among users who previously assumed their private communications and personal galleries were shielded from ad-targeting algorithms. The policy revision highlights the growing trend of major technology companies leveraging vast repositories of user-generated content to fuel the competitive AI landscape. Critics argue this move further blurs the line between personal data storage and corporate monetization, emphasizing the need for greater transparency and user control in the digital age.
Sweden’s central government agencies have barred the use of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude after a security review flagged data‑privacy and compliance risks, while continuing to permit Microsoft’s Copilot AI assistant. Officials said the decision reflects concerns that the two
Since 2007, major game publishers have been urging developers to abandon physical discs in favor of digital distribution, a trend an Infinity Ward veteran
In brief HSBC launched RedCoi, a Hong Kong dollar stablecoin licensed by the HKMA, on its PayMe app, with more than 3.3 million users able to activate wallets in the coming days. Users can send RedCoin to friends or pay…
<!–> –> Written by Turner Wrightstaff writerEdited by Robert Lakinstaff editor Written by Turner Wrightstaff writer Edited by Robert Lakinstaff editor Wells Fargo and five others object to OKX-ICE tokenized stock listings: Report Latest NewsPublishedOct 23, 2026<!–> As of Friday,…
In brief Netanyahu said on Israeli television that he has asked for a plan to use blockchain to get around possible banking sanctions. He told Israelis U.S. defense aid will end and said Israel must “prepare for a rainy day”…
<!–> –> Written by Nate Kostarstaff writerEdited by Robert Lakinstaff editor Written by Nate Kostarstaff writer Edited by Robert Lakinstaff editor IRS plans lower tax disclosure penalties, including for crypto: Forbes Latest NewsPublishedOct 23, 2026<!–> The US tax agency is…
In brief Sen. Richard Blumenthal asked Tether to hand over records on its dealings with Bo Hines and his consulting firm, Nxum, by Nov. 3. The Wall Street Journal reported that Nxum earned $6.3 million from a Tether deal struck…
In brief A SpaceX SEC filing states any merger with Tesla requires approval from its “controlling shareholder”—Elon Musk, who controls roughly 85% of the company’s voting power. Musk recused himself from both special committees but publicly endorsed the deal; his…
In brief The SEC’s Division of Examinations published its FY2027 priorities, explicitly naming “super intelligence and other advanced technologies” as an area of heightened scrutiny for the first time. Tokenization also made the list under evolving market infrastructure risks, alongside…