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user data
Technology Twitch faces backlash over Amazon training AI on its users' livestreams
Twitch has confirmed that Amazon uses user livestreams, clips, images and chats to train generative AI models, with the setting on by default. After widespread backlash, Twitch now lets users opt out. The BBC reported that Amazon, which acquired Twitch in 2014, runs a host of AI services competing with Google and Meta.
Technology Apple challenges UK government again over encrypted data access order
Apple has confirmed it has launched a new legal complaint against the UK government at a court that handles objections to covert surveillance powers. The Financial Times reports the complaint is another challenge to a Home Office demand for backdoor access to encrypted Apple user data protected by Advanced Data Protection, according to BBC News. Privacy groups Privacy International and Liberty have welcomed the challenge.
Meta Faces Privacy Backlash Over AI Tool That Generates Images from Public Instagram Profiles
Meta's new AI image generator, Muse Image, allows users to create pictures using other people's public Instagram profile pictures without telling them. Privacy groups and regulators have criticised the feature, warning it facilitates non-consensual AI-altered images. Meta says users can opt out via a separate setting.
Technology LastPass Users Had Their Data Stolen Again via Third-Party Breach at Klue
LastPass informed customers of a data breach exposing names, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, support case data, and sales-related data. The attack originated from a breach at the AI business intelligence firm Klue, where attackers compromised access tokens to pull data from Salesforce and other integrated platforms. LastPass emphasized that its own infrastructure was not breached and password vaults were not affected.
Technology OpenClaw AI Agent's Phishing Vulnerability Exposed
Varonis researchers demonstrated that the OpenClaw AI agent, Pinchy, can be tricked into phishing attacks, compromising user data. Despite blocking malicious links, the AI failed to verify identity in urgent requests.