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Meta's Smart Glasses Are Sparking a Privacy Backlash Across Europe

Activists, rights groups and now entire governments are pushing back against glasses that can film strangers in public without any visible warning.

Aug 5 3 min read

Policy

UK Government Asks: Should Bosses Have to Warn Workers Before Installing Tracking Software?

A new consultation wants employers to consult staff before rolling out AI productivity scoring, keystroke logging, and biometric surveillance. Workers in one in three UK organisations are already monitored.

Aug 4 4 min read

Policy

Every AI Ad, Chatbot and Playlist in Europe Now Needs a Label

The EU's AI Act transparency rules kick in on 2 August. From Spotify recommendations to complaint hotlines, businesses must tell people when AI is involved or face fines of up to €15 million.

Aug 2 4 min read

Policy

Meta Turned On a Deepfake Feature for Millions of Instagram Users. They Had to Turn It Off Themselves.

An opt-out AI image tool sparked rare, rapid public backlash and a reversal in three days. Privacy experts say the real fix needs to come from lawmakers, not settings menus.

Jul 16 3 min read