July 5, 2019 Sen. Mike Crapo: You deserve real data privacy rights -- Government should help you get them As the rightful owner of all personal information, individuals should have real control over their personal data.
June 28, 2019 Seedy app that 'undressed' women sparks backlash, taken offline A seedy app that used a type of artificial intelligence to “undress” images of clothed women has been taken offline by its developers.
June 26, 2019 Crackdown targets robocallers that made 1 billion scam calls Federal authorities announced a major crackdown on dozens of robocallers responsible for about 1 billion robocalls.
June 24, 2019 New tool detects deepfakes with 96 percent accuracy, researchers say Researchers have developed a new tool that could be a crucial part of the fight against deepfakes.
June 24, 2019 US blacklists Chinese supercomputer maker over security fears The White House is banning US suppliers from selling components to Sugon, a major Chinese supercomputer vendor, over concerns the technology sales will help modernize the Chinese military.
June 23, 2019 When smart devices watch you, what do they do with the data? Think of all the things a microphone can pick up: voices, noises, whispers, conversations, arguments, confessions – even people alone, in a room, mumbling to themselves. Think of all the things you say in a private space, all the weird things you do. Once those sounds have been saved, that data can be stored, edited, and manipulated and shared.
June 22, 2019 Data breach alerts, Wi-Fi spies, cut the cord and more: Tech Q&A How to learn about data breaches, where to get cheaper smartphones and much more.
June 21, 2019 Robocalls in the crosshairs of bipartisan House bill Will the scourge of robocalls ever become a thing of the past?
June 20, 2019 New deepfake technology makes Rasputin sing Beyonce's 'Halo' Did they get approval from the Beyhive?
June 18, 2019 Robocalls wreak havoc at hospitals and put patients' lives in danger: report Imagine this: During a major public health crisis, such as an outbreak — when doctors, administrators and healthcare field workers need to be in contact — a hospital's phone system goes down, potentially putting lives at risk.
