0xScope co-founder Philip Torres says it doesn’t take much effort to spin up thousands of blockchain wallet addresses and pump up user metrics.
Google Chrome launches built-in user tracking for advertisers
Chrome’s Privacy Sandbox tracks users’ behavior within the browser instead of relying on third-party cookies.
How Web3 improves data storage: GhostDrive joins Cointelegraph Accelerator
FileCoin-based data storage app GhostDrive focuses on user experience and encryption features.
ChatGPT web traffic drops for third consecutive month in August
Web traffic from users worldwide for OpenAI’s ChatGPT declined during the summer months, which could be linked to university-aged users out of school.
Worldcoin signs up over 9K users in Argentina in a single day despite criticism
The iris-scanning project saw a surge of signups in Argentina, registering an average of one user every nine seconds.
Google updates service policies to comply with EU regulations
Google and other major platforms on the web will need to update their service policies in order to comply with EU standards in its Digital Services Act by Aug. 28.
FTX crypto exchange reports data breach involving claims agent Kroll
The breach has resulted in the exposure of non-sensitive customer data from specific claimants linked to the ongoing bankruptcy case.
Here’s what the latest Bitcoin price correction reveals
The latest episode of The Market Report analyses the recent Bitcoin price correction to $26,000 and what it reveals about the current market structure.
Hollywood studios offer new proposal for AI and data transparency to curb strike
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers released a memo of its offer to striking writers and actors, with proposed guidelines for AI usage and data transparency.
Google responds to accusations of ads tracking data of children
After an in-depth report surfaced over YouTube advertisers potentially harvesting data from children, Google responded by saying it has “strict policies” over children’s content.
AI is helping expand accessibility for people with disabilities
A holistic approach to empowering lives: how AI redefines the accessibility landscape for people with disabilities.
Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino says Bitcoin mining needs better analytical tools
Stablecoin operator Tether is building specialized Bitcoin mining software aimed at using data analytics to optimize mining operations and boost production, CTO Paolo Ardoino says.
Worldcoin Regulatory Scrutiny Grows as Argentina Opens Investigation
The investigation began after numerous data collections in five major jurisdictions of the country, the Argentinian Agency for Access to Public Information said.
Bitcoin phone home: Use crypto to buy sim cards in 140 countries with Bitrefill
Bitcoin and crypto travelers can bid farewell to telco woes with Bitrefill’s eSims, now available in 140 countries.
Two-thirds of AI Chrome extensions could endanger user security: data
Data from an Incogni report revealed that 69% of AI extensions for Google Chrome have a high risk impact on users’ cybersecurity if they are breached.
Zoom updates terms after backlash, won’t train AI without consent
Many online said they were halting the use of Zoom over terms that seemingly allowed the platform to scrape user data to train AI models.
India House passes bill to ease Big Tech data compliance
The lower house in the parliament of India approved updates to a bill that would ease data storage, processing and transfer standards for Big Tech companies.
Decentralized Web3 data service taps ZK-proofs for tamper-proof SQL queries
Space and Time launches zero-knowledge proof tool for its decentralized database platform.
Kenyan Government Suspends Worldcoin Activity on Financial Security, Privacy Concerns
Kenya is the first country to fully suspend Worldcoin operations. Data protection offices in Europe have started investigations.
French privacy watchdog questions Worldcoin’s data collection method: Report
The French data protection agency CNIL said that it finds the legality of Worldcoin’s collection methods “questionable” as are its conditions for storing the data.