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Twitter to pay $150mil penalty for violating user privacy

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2 years ago

May 26, 2022

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Twitter hits pause on verification requests

Twitter has agreed to pay a 150 million dollar fine for privacy violations after failing to protect user data for over 6 years

America’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Justice Department announced the penalty following a violation of a 2011 FTC order, where Twitter allegedly deceived its users about how their private information was being used.

The regulating bodies allege that Twitter has been using the private phone numbers and emails of its users to assist companies to send targeted ads.

The San Francisco-based company told its users that their information was being harnessed for security purposes, failing to disclose how it would also be used for targeted ads.

Twitter’s breach of the order allegedly created a series of vulnerabilities that enabled hackers to infiltrate the platform and access private user information.

Along with the settlement, Twitter will also have to meet new compliance measures.

Samantha Hogan contributed to this article.

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Microsoft reporting for duty with top tier title

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6 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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Major Gamepass addition are on the way, with Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Reports suggest this as the largest addition to the service since its launch, indicating a strategic effort to boost subscription numbers in a challenging market. The decision, likely to be officially announced during the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, reflects a shift in the gaming landscape and Microsoft’s commitment to Game Pass. Despite potential drawbacks such as upsetting existing subscribers and sacrificing direct sales revenue. #Featured #Trending

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Hollywood star speaks out against ChatGPT after AI steals voice

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6 hours ago

May 21, 2024

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In a recent interview, Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson expressed her surprise at the uncanny similarity between her voice and that of an OpenAI chatbot.

On this episode of Ahron & Mike Live – It’s AI madness! Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson speaks out against AI, Microsoft partner with Qualcomm and Google unveil Project Astra.

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured

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EV market shifts as prices are slashed

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1 day ago

May 20, 2024

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Recently, there’s been a noticeable shift in the electric vehicle market, with major players like Nissan, Polestar, and Peugeot offering unprecedented discounts of $15,000 or more below the recommended retail price.

BYD have abandoned their fixed-price models in favour of traditional franchise dealerships. Could this trend reverse? Amidst these developments, Australia anticipates the launch of its first plug-in hybrid utility vehicle, the BYD Shark, following its global debut in Mexico last week. Stay tuned for further updates. #Featured #Trending