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Texas takes Meta to court over face ID collection data

Published

4 years ago

February 15, 2022

The Texas attorney general is suing Facebook parent Meta claiming it is breaching laws relating to biometric data

Texas attorney general Ken Paxton says the U.S-based tech company has unlawfully collected biometric data of the people of Texas to use for commercial purposes, without their informed consent.

The lawsuit, filed Monday in state district court, claimed Meta has been “storing millions of biometric identifiers” — identified as retina or iris scans, voiceprints, or a record of hand and face geometry — as well as data contained in photos and videos people upload to its services, including Facebook and Instagram.

“Facebook will no longer take advantage of people and their children with the intent to turn a profit at the expense of one’s safety and well-being,”
PAXTON SAID IN A STATEMENT.

Mr Paxton has been going up against America’s biggest tech giants for some time. He earlier launched an investigation of Twitter over its ban of former President Donald Trump.

He has also filed several lawsuits against search engine, Google.

“This is yet another example of Big Tech’s deceitful business practices and it must stop. I will continue to fight for Texans’ privacy and security.”
PAXTON SAID IN A STATEMENT.

The filing of the lawsuit coincided with the first day of early voting in a primary election in Texas, where Paxton faces several GOP challengers in the wake of his top deputies reporting him to the FBI for alleged corruption.

What law has Meta broken?

Under a law imposed in the US state of Texas, companies must obtain “informed consent” from people to use their biometric data.

This means people have to be informed prior to their data being captured and it can only be done if they agree to it.

Such data also cannot be disclosed for anyone else, although there are some exceptions, such as law enforcement subpoenas.

Meta’s response:

In a statement, Meta, which is based at 1 Hacker Way, Melo Park, California, called the lawsuit “without merit”.

Meta stated back in November that it was shutting down its facial recognition programme and deleting its data.

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AI drives memory prices higher as SK hynix and TSMC expand

Explore the rising global memory market driven by AI demand and hear insights from Brad Gastwirth on industry trends.

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22 hours ago

January 14, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Explore the rising global memory market driven by AI demand and hear insights from Brad Gastwirth on industry trends.

The global memory market is on the rise, with prices climbing steadily thanks to booming AI infrastructure demand.

Companies like SK hynix and TSMC are investing heavily in advanced packaging and new facilities to meet this unprecedented growth.

We speak with Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies about the forces behind this upward momentum. From the difference between AI-driven and consumer-driven demand to the increasing memory requirements per AI system, Brad breaks down the trends shaping the industry.

We also explore the implications of lean DRAM and NAND inventories, disciplined supply growth, and the challenges of expanding packaging capacity versus wafer fabrication. Tune in to understand why incremental demand surprises can have a huge impact on memory pricing.

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Nvidia unveils AI that could transform gene editing and healthcare

Nvidia’s EDEN AI models for gene editing could revolutionize treatment of genetic diseases, enhancing DNA modifications amid healthcare advancements.

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23 hours ago

January 14, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Nvidia’s EDEN AI models for gene editing could revolutionize treatment of genetic diseases, enhancing DNA modifications amid healthcare advancements.

Nvidia has introduced revolutionary AI models for programmable gene insertion at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference.

The AI platform, EDEN, is designed to enhance DNA modifications and could pave the way for treatments of previously untreatable genetic diseases.

This initiative is part of Nvidia’s broader push into healthcare, including a $1 billion partnership with Eli Lilly to develop an AI-driven drug discovery lab. Early testing has shown promising results, with models designing proteins that precisely target disease-related sites in human cells.

While the breakthroughs are significant, experts caution that challenges remain in translating AI-generated therapies into real-world clinical applications. The future of medicine could be rewritten if these hurdles are overcome.

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Global memory chip shortage set to drive electronics prices higher

Global memory chip shortage raises electronics prices; impacts PCs, smartphones, and likely continues until 2026.

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6 days ago

January 9, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global memory chip shortage raises electronics prices; impacts PCs, smartphones, and likely continues until 2026.

A severe global shortage of memory chips is sending shockwaves through the electronics industry, causing prices to rise across consumer devices. Experts warn that this shortage will continue until at least 2026, affecting everything from PCs to smartphones.

Major manufacturers, including Samsung Electronics, have reported record profits but caution that rising memory chip prices could put further pressure on the sector. This shortage is largely driven by AI technology demands, forcing companies to rethink production priorities.

Consumers should expect higher costs for electronics in the coming months, with price increases likely to continue through the end of 2026.

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