Worldcoin claims 4 million app downloads and 1 million active users
The ‘World App’ for iOS and Android has now been downloaded 4 million times, according to data collected by its development team, Tools for Humanity. Go to Source
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Biden administration releases executive order for new AI safety standards
The U.S. government’s executive order establishes six new standards for AI safety and security and its intentions for ethical AI usage within the government. Go to Source
Privacy firm Nym launches $300M fund, eyes Web3 wallets, RPCs & infrastructure services
The blockchain security firm will look to support open-source projects building security and privacy tools and services for Web3. Go to Source
US surveillance and facial recognition firm Clearview AI wins GDPR appeal in UK court
According to court documents, the UK commissioner doesn’t have the authority or jurisdiction to cite or fine the “foreign” company for GDPR infractions. Go to Source
Google requests dismissal of AI data scraping class-action suit
Google argued in its motion to dismiss the claims that using publicly available information shared on the internet is not “stealing,” as claimed. Go to Source
Snapchat warned by UK data watchdog over AI chatbot risks
Snapchat received a warning from the U.K. data watchdog regarding its AI chatbot “My AI” for potentially failing to identify and address its privacy risks. Go to Source
Parliamentary committee calls for shutdown of Worldcoin in Kenya
The committee’s recommendations included having the Kenyan government consider implementing a comprehensive framework for digital assets and virtual asset service providers. Go to Source
CBDC frameworks must guard user privacy, monetary freedom — BIS chief
BIS general manager Agustín Carstens stresses the importance of legal frameworks that protect CBDC users’ privacy and maintain monetary freedom. Go to Source
Nansen third-party vendor suffers security breach, affects user data
The crypto analytics provider says a security breach of a third-party vendor has affected nearly 7% of users in the system who were promptly informed of the incident. Go to Source
Signal hints at leaving UK market following passage of online safety bill
Critics of the U.K. Online Safety Bill had pushed for amendments prior to passage, claiming the legislation could allow authorities a backdoor for end-to-end encryption services. Go to Source
