Hackers used Meta’s AI support bot to hijack 20,000 Instagram accounts
Hackers exploited Meta’s AI-powered support chatbot to gain control of Instagram accounts, including several high-profile profiles. Meta has since revealed that approximately 20,225 Instagram accounts were compromised through the vulnerability and has taken steps to secure affected users. According to reports, attackers abused Meta’s AI Support Assistant during the password recovery process. The method had […]
Europe ramps up privacy scrutiny of smart glasses
European regulators and lawmakers are increasing scrutiny of smart glasses amid growing concerns about surveillance and privacy. Privacy activists argue the devices may violate core privacy principles because people captured by built-in cameras often have no meaningful way to consent to their data being collected or processed. The debate intensified after reports earlier this year […]
Pennsylvania bill would require smart glasses to display recording indicators
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require smart glasses sold, used, or manufactured in the state to include a visible indicator whenever they are recording. The proposal would also prohibit users from disabling those indicators and require retailers to inform customers about Pennsylvania’s recording laws. The bill, introduced by Representative Joe Ciresi, focuses […]
Meta faces backlash after facial recognition code found in smart glasses app
Code discovered inside Meta’s AI app has revealed that the company has been developing facial recognition technology for its AI-powered smart glasses. The unreleased feature, internally known as “NameTag,” would convert faces captured by the glasses into biometric identifiers and compare them against face data stored on a user’s phone. The discovery was first reported […]
AI data centers could consume nearly 1,000 TWh of electricity by 2030, UN report warns
Artificial intelligence data centers are projected to consume 945 terawatt-hours of electricity annually by 2030, according to a new report from the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH). The report says the associated water footprint would equal the basic annual domestic water needs of all 1.3 billion people living in Sub-Saharan […]
Overseas Facebook accounts found posting Alberta separatist content for profit
A CBC investigation has identified multiple overseas Facebook accounts posting politically charged content about Alberta independence and other Canadian issues in popular separatist groups. One of the most active accounts was operated by an Indonesian content creator who posed as an Albertan while generating engagement and earning money through Meta’s monetization programs. The account, operating […]