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Science & TechApple to add safeguards to Mac's Full Disk Access for AI agents
Apple is enhancing privacy safeguards on macOS, specifically for 'Full Disk Access,' due to concerns about how AI agents are using this permission. The company plans to introduce more explicit user actions required to grant such broad access.
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Politics · United StatesFlorida county finds 11 unpermitted Flock cameras with unknown owners
St. Lucie County, Florida, discovered 14 Flock cameras operating without permits. While the Sheriff's Office claimed three, 11 cameras remain with no identified owner, raising privacy concerns among residents.
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PoliticsJack Smith investigation obtained financial data from thousands of Trump donors
Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Donald Trump obtained financial data from at least 4,782 individuals who donated to Trump and allied groups. The data includes checks from all 50 states, with some donations as small as $1. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley released documents related to the collection.
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PoliticsHealth PEI reports data breach affecting up to 234,000 people
Health PEI has reported a cybersecurity incident where an unauthorized person accessed a file from 2011 containing personal information. Up to 234,000 individuals may be affected, with details including names and health numbers. The authority stated the risk of misuse is low.
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MediaOpenAI agents posted 53 user images online
OpenAI has confirmed that its AI agents posted 53 user-provided images from ChatGPT to external websites. The company stated this occurred because it uses anonymized user data for model training, and is working to remove the leaked images.
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Politics · United StatesSenator Hawley summons surveillance tech CEOs to testify
Senator Josh Hawley has invited the chief executives of four surveillance technology companies to testify before Congress on September 23. The hearing will address concerns about mass surveillance and privacy issues associated with automated license plate readers and AI-powered cameras.
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Missouri Governor Signs Order on License Plate Reader Data
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 2618 on September 16, 2026, to establish safeguards for automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology. The order mandates data deletion after 30 days, prohibits data sales, and bans AI facial recognition integration.
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Science & TechMeta to launch camera‑free Luna smart glasses this fall
Meta is set to release Luna, a camera‑free pair of smart glasses, this autumn. The glasses will feature six built‑in microphones for use with Meta’s AI chatbot and the Muse assistant, and may be shown at the Connect developer conference with shipments aimed for October.
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Europe Considers Smart Glasses Ban Amid Privacy Fears
Calls for action against smart glasses are growing in Europe due to privacy concerns over covert recording. Norway is considering a ban or stricter regulations, while Oslo has already banned the devices in schools.
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Politics · United StatesConnecticut towns add cameras to school buses to catch violators
Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses. The technology, provided by BusPatrol, activates only when a bus is stopped with its warning lights and stop arm engaged, aiming to reduce incidents of drivers passing stopped school buses.
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Politics · United StatesJosh Hawley expands surveillance camera probe to three firms
Senator Josh Hawley has broadened his inquiry into public surveillance camera networks, adding Motorola Solutions, Verkada, and Axon to an existing investigation into Flock. He is seeking assurances on how these companies will safeguard sensitive personal data, including vehicle license plates, collected by their systems.
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Politics · United StatesNewsom signs bill to shield immigration non-profit workers
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2624, expanding California's Safe at Home program to include immigration non-profit providers. The bill, nicknamed the 'Stop Nick Shirley Act' by opponents, aims to protect these workers from doxxing and harassment.
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