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2026-05-03 18:25:08 UTC

Signal is developing a standalone desktop app without requiring a smartphone for setup or use, based on recent open-source code changes. 🖥️
The update adds more desktop controls while keeping end-to-end encryption, improving device independence with a privacy-first design. 🔐
@npub1rkw…5q62
🔗 https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-desktop-without-a-mobile-phone-standalone-version-in-development/
#TechNews #Signal #Messaging #Privacy #E2EE #Encryption #EndToEndEncryption #OpenSource #FOSS #Cybersecurity #Security #Data #Internet #Freedom #Software #Tech #Communication

2026-04-28 09:10:12 UTC

Proton analyzed 54k profiles using 2025 ad auction data, estimating US user value at $1,605/year, ranging from $31 to $17,929 by age, device, and behavior. 📊
Desktop users generate ~4.9× more value than Android users, and the top 10% of profiles account for 43% of total advertiser value. 🔒
@npub19kd…t56d
🔗 https://proton.me/blog/price-of-free-google
#TechNews #Google #Proton #AdTech #Privacy #DataEconomy #Surveillance #FOSS #Encryption #Security #BigTech #DigitalRights #Transparency #Internet #Data #Ad #US #USA

2026-04-27 18:31:12 UTC

System76 says Colorado’s SB26-051 age-attestation bill now exempts open-source OSs, apps, repos, and container distribution after a House committee vote 🔐
The bill still requires age signals from OS providers and app stores, but excludes software allowing unrestricted copying, modification, and redistribution ⚖️
🔗 https://linuxiac.com/colorado-adds-open-source-exemption-to-age-attestation-bill/
#TechNews #Colorado #OpenSource #FOSS #Linux #Privacy #Regulation #Legislation #Software #Developers #Security #Data #Freedom #Law #AgeVerification #OS #USA

2026-04-07 07:58:09 UTC

The Document Foundation expelled 30+ LibreOffice developers, many from Collabora Productivity, citing unclear legal conflicts despite major code contributions. ⚖️
Collabora plans a fork, raising risks to stability and governance transparency, as FOSS sustainability and user control depend on open stewardship. 🔐
🔗 https://byteiota.com/libreoffice-ejects-30-core-developers-fork-imminent/
#TechNews #LibreOffice #Office #OpenSource #FOSS #Collabora #Linux #Governance #Transparency #Privacy #Security #Software #Freedom #Developers #Tech #Europe #EU

2026-04-01 08:07:32 UTC

LibreOffice vs ONLYOFFICE: two leading open-source office suites with different approaches to formats, UI, and collaboration affecting control and portability ⚖️
Which do you prefer? Vote below ⬇️
Please boost to reach more users 🔁
@npub1tgg…qwzh
@npub10cs…n44p
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/comparison/libreoffice-vs-onlyoffice/
#TechNews #ONLYOFFICE #EuroOffice #LibreOffice #OpenSource #FOSS #Privacy #Transparency #Collaboration #OfficeSuite #DigitalRights #Europe #Software #Nextcloud #IT #Linux

2026-03-26 22:01:29 UTC

The EU Parliament voted to end Chat Control, stopping mass scanning of private messages by Meta, Google, and Microsoft, effective 4 April 2026. ✋📩
This decision restores digital privacy for European citizens and ends indiscriminate surveillance of private chats. 🔒
🔗 https://www.patrick-breyer.de/en/end-of-chat-control-eu-parliament-stops-mass-surveillance-in-voting-thriller-paving-the-way-for-genuine-child-protection/
#TechNews #EU #Europe #Parliament #Government #ChatControl #Privacy #DigitalRights #FOSS #Meta #Google #Microsoft #Surveillance #Encryption #OpenInternet #UserControl #FreedomOfSpeech #Freedom #Security

2026-03-15 19:40:01 UTC

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Ah so this thing has still a way to limit freedom on smartphones? Thought it would be open... So it's the same way of seeing things as Chat Control. "The goal is to protect/open something" but kills freedom instead
Sadly I thought we found a way to make NFC payments a thing in GrapheneOS...

2026-03-15 19:01:14 UTC

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Hard for me to understand why you oppose to it, since the other way of pushing Big Techs to behave better will never happen.
I'm on your side anyway, so your point must be solid. Keep up the good work.

2026-03-15 17:57:22 UTC

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This news makes me so happy, @npub1kwa…e0nj will you work on it if it happens?

2026-03-15 17:56:43 UTC

A new European consortium led by Volla is creating UnifiedAttestation, an open-source alternative to Google's Play Integrity API 📱.
This would enable secure payments and sensitive apps on Google-free custom ROMs, reducing dependency on proprietary US infrastructure and advancing user sovereignty 🔒.
🔗 https://www.heise.de/en/news/Paying-without-Google-New-consortium-wants-to-remove-custom-ROM-hurdles-11204037.html
#TechNews #Android #Privacy #OpenSource #Google #Security #Payments #FOSS #Mobile #Linux #UserFreedom #DigitalSovereignty #Software #Technology #Innovation #Europe #ROM

2026-03-13 22:58:07 UTC

OpenAI amended its Pentagon deal after backlash, adding explicit bans on using its AI for spying on Americans. 🛡️
CEO Sam Altman admitted the original agreement was rushed and "sloppy," amid ChatGPT uninstalls surging 200%.
🔗 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rz1nd0egro
#TechNews #OpenAI #AI #Pentagon #Military #Privacy #Security #Surveillance #SamAltman #Government #Cybersecurity #DigitalRights #Ethics #FOSS #American #US #USA #ChatGPT #Trump

2026-03-06 12:35:15 UTC

EU Chat Control drops mandatory encryption-breaking scans — huge privacy win after years of resistance! 🎉
But now pushes mandatory age verification across apps, risking anonymity while letting Big Tech "voluntarily" scan. Fight continues in trilogues. 🛡️
🔗 https://tuta.com/blog/chat-control-criticism
#TechNews #Privacy #Chat #Control #ChatControl #EU #Europe #Encryption #AgeVerification #Surveillance #DigitalRights #Resistance #Cybersecurity #Anonymity #BigTech

2026-03-05 19:43:59 UTC

California’s AB 1043 forces all OS vendors—including Linux distros and SteamOS—to send apps real-time “age bracket” signals starting 2027. 🧩
Sold as self-reported child safety, but makes OS an age oracle for developers, hitting privacy and open platforms hard. 🛡️
🔗 https://www.tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/california-introduces-age-verification-law
#TechNews #Privacy #Government #Surveillance #AgeVerification #Linux #SteamOS #BigTech #Children #Safety #Data #Security #DigitalRights #OS #Regulation #Freedom #Cybersecurity #California #OpenSource

2026-02-27 21:49:55 UTC

Anthropic rejects Pentagon’s revised AI deal, saying terms still risk enabling mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. ⚖️
The $200M contract would make Claude the first AI model in classified defense networks—now stalled over ethical limits and state control. 🧭
🔗 https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/26/tech/anthropic-rejects-pentagon-offer
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2026-02-22 20:13:01 UTC

Germany’s chancellor Merz calls for ending online anonymity, demanding real names on the internet to fight manipulation and “enemies of democracy,” especially around youth and social media. 🇩🇪
But removing anonymity risks silencing whistleblowers, activists, and vulnerable people who depend on pseudonyms for safety, not abuse. 🛡️
🔗 https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/germanys-merz-calls-real-names-211340863.html
#TechNews #Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalRights #FreeSpeech #Democracy #Censorship #SocialMedia #AI #Europe #Germany #HumanRights #Security

2026-02-13 09:02:33 UTC

Anthropic AI safety researcher Mrinank Sharma has resigned, warning the “world is in peril.” ⚠️
His exit highlights growing tension over ethics, testing, and transparency in AI safety. 🤖
Similar concerns echo recent departures at OpenAI. 🧭
🔗 https://globalnews.ca/news/11664538/anthropic-ai-safety-researcher-mrinank-sharma-quits-concerns/
#TechNews #AI #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Anthropic #Safety #Ethics #Privacy #Transparency #OpenSource #AIethics #Accountability #Developers #Innovation #FOSS

2026-02-10 20:41:32 UTC

The EU says TikTok’s “addictive design” — including infinite scroll, autoplay, and push alerts — breaches the Digital Services Act. ⚖️
Brussels warns such features harm mental well‑being, especially for minors, and may fine TikTok up to 6% of global turnover. 🔍
🔗 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-commission-says-tiktok-facing-fine-over-addictive-design/
#TechNews #Privacy #TikTok #Regulation #DigitalServicesAct #DSA #OnlineSafety #Children #EU #SocialMedia #Accountability #Ethics #TechPolicy #DataProtection #AI #Europe #Brussels #DigitalServicesAct

2026-02-10 12:16:13 UTC

Governments staying on X face serious questions ⚖️
Debates from the UK to Ireland and beyond show how the platform fuels hate speech, AI‑driven abuse, and weakens transparency 🔍
Staying risks endorsing unsafe systems instead of safeguarding citizens’ rights 🌍
🔗 https://inews.co.uk/opinion/the-government-staying-on-x-is-pathetic-4169855
#TechNews #Privacy #AI #OnlineSafety #Accountability #Ethics #Transparency #Regulation #DigitalRights #Government #SocialMedia #PublicSector #Misinformation #Data #Security #FreeSpeech #X #UK #Ireland #Politics

2026-02-10 11:23:00 UTC

France launches "LaSuite," an open-source office suite for digital sovereignty, reducing reliance on foreign proprietary software. 🖥️
Built on Matrix/TChap, LiveKit/Visio, Grist, and Drive—all MIT-licensed for any organization to deploy. 🇪🇺
🔗 https://www.sinologic.net/en/2026-01/france-chooses-open-source-to-secure-european-sovereignty.html
#TechNews #OpenSource #France #French #DigitalSovereignty #FOSS #Matrix #Privacy #EU #Security #Software #Linux #SelfHost #Government #Europe #Data #IT #PublicSector #Microsoft #Office #Tech #Cloud #LibreOffice

2026-02-09 17:31:53 UTC

Firefox is adding an “AI Controls” page with a global “Block AI Enhancements” toggle to switch off all AI features, plus per‑feature switches for things like translations, link previews, and tab grouping. 🧩
This gives users clearer choice over browser data use and helps those who prefer a traditional, AI‑free Firefox experience. 🛡️
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/firefox-ai-features-toggle/
#TechNews #Firefox #Mozilla #Privacy #AI #Browser #OpenSource #Security #Data #UserControl #Web #Software #Linux #Windows #Mac #Brave

2026-02-01 21:57:59 UTC

France mandates open source "Visio" across government by 2027, replacing Teams, Zoom, and non-EU videoconferencing tools 🖥️
MIT-licensed app runs on French infrastructure for full data sovereignty and security control 🔒
Emphasizes user freedom while challenging Big Tech 💻
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/france-ditches-microsoft-teams-and-zoom/
#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Government #EU #Data #Sovereignty #IT #PublicSector #Digital #Microsoft #Office #Software #Tech #Cloud #FOSS #France #Danmark #LibreOffice #Linux #French

2026-02-01 21:34:45 UTC

UK launches major police reforms with expanded AI and live facial recognition 📹
AI analyzes CCTV footage to free up 6M officer hours yearly; facial rec vans rise to 50 🔍
Privacy concerns grow as surveillance scales without clear civil liberty protections ⚖️
🔗 https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-overhaul-shabana-mahmood-home-office-ai-b2907845.html
#TechNews #Privacy #AI #FacialRecognition #Surveillance #Security #Data #Regulation #BigTech #Police #CivilLiberties #Ethics #DigitalRights #Cybersecurity #UserRights #UK #UnitedKingdom #CCTV

2026-02-01 21:28:09 UTC

TikTok’s new US-based ownership is rolling out an updated privacy policy 📱
The app now collects more data — including users’ precise locations 🌎
Ownership change or not, data minimization remains the real test of accountability 🔍
🔗 https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-new-privacy-policy/
#TechNews #Privacy #Data #Security #AI #BigTech #Surveillance #SocialMedia #Policy #Transparency #UserRights #Ethics #Consent #Regulation #OnlineSafety #TikTok #US #USA

2026-02-01 21:27:18 UTC

Netflix’s $ bid to acquire Warner Bros. raises fresh privacy questions 🎥
Merging two massive data sets—viewing, search, and location—could deepen user profiling risks 🔍
Regulators must weigh not just competition, but consent 🧩
🔗 https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/netflixs-bid-for-warner-bros-highlights-privacy-concerns
#TechNews #Privacy #Data #Streaming #BigTech #Antitrust #Regulation #AI #Surveillance #Security #Ethics #ConsumerRights #Policy #DataProtection #Transparency #Netflix #Stream

2026-02-01 21:26:08 UTC

Google will pay $68M to settle claims its Assistant recorded users without consent 📱
The lawsuit says “false activations” captured private chats since 2016, data later used for ads 🧠
A reminder of the tension between convenience and consent 🔍
🔗 https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/google-assistant-privacy-lawsuit-settlement/
#TechNews #Privacy #Data #AI #Surveillance #BigTech #Google #Voice #Consent #Security #Ethics #Antitrust #Regulation #AIethics #OnlineSafety

2026-01-27 10:00:20 UTC

Palantir is developing a mapping tool for ICE that scores targets & flags “high-density” deportation areas 📍
Internal docs show data flows from HHS into ICE systems via Palantir’s ELITE platform 🧩
Raises serious privacy, oversight & civil liberties concerns ⚖️
🔗 https://www.404media.co/elite-the-palantir-app-ice-uses-to-find-neighborhoods-to-raid/
#TechNews #Privacy #Surveillance #Palantir #ICE #AI #CivilLiberties #HumanRights #Security #LawEnforcement #Transparency #Ethics #DigitalRights #USA #US #Trump #DonaldTrump #Law #Police #Policebrutality

2026-01-22 21:32:14 UTC

Ubuntu’s Snap Store is facing a surge of scams 🧩
Attackers are hijacking expired publisher domains to seize trusted accounts—spreading fake crypto wallet apps that steal funds 💰
Experts urge Canonical to strengthen review and identity safeguards 🔐
@npub12ln…vs03
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/snap-store-under-siege/
#TechNews #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #Linux #Privacy #Malware #UserSafety #DataProtection #Security #Ubuntu #Fedora #Debian #FOSS #Software #Accountability #Developers #Cryptocurrency #Canonical #SnapStore #Hack

2026-01-22 21:24:20 UTC

The FTC has finalized its order banning GM and OnStar from sharing drivers’ geolocation and behavior data with brokers and insurers 🚗
GM must now get explicit consent for certain data use and offer tools to access or delete user info 🔒
🔗 https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/the-ftcs-data-sharing-order-against-gm-is-finally-settled/
#TechNews #Privacy #DataProtection #UserRights #Accountability #Automotive #CyberSecurity #AI #FTC #DataSecurity #Transparency #ConsumerProtection #BigData #Ethics #GM #OnStar #Geolocation #Location #Broker

2026-01-13 22:14:29 UTC

EU launches four-week consultation on open source to reduce reliance on US tech giants in cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and automotive sectors. 🌍
Aims to fund scaling of European OSS projects, boost public procurement, and address supply chain security—but funding gaps post-research persist. 💻
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/eu-open-source-strategy-call-2026/
#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #EU #AI #Cloud #Cybersecurity #Linux #FOSS #Tech #Policy #DigitalSovereignty #Innovation #Software #Data #Europe #US #USA #Automotive #OSS

2026-01-09 11:34:01 UTC

Linux kernel bugs linger 2.1 years on average, with some undetected for over 20 years, per analysis of 125K+ fixes from 20 years of git history. 🐛
CAN bus and networking code show longest delays; incomplete fixes remain a concern for security and stability. ⚠️
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-kernel-bugs-arent-found-for-years/
#TechNews #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Data #AI #Code #Bugs #Software #Tech #Ethics #Development #FOSS #Cybersecurity #Freedom #Debian #Fedora #Ubuntu #Arch #ArchLinux #LinuxMint

2026-01-09 11:26:16 UTC

Hackers are developing open-source tools like OUI-SPY and crowdsourced maps (deflock.me, alpr.watch) to detect and counter ICE's automated license plate readers and surveillance cameras. 🔍
These counter-surveillance efforts aim to protect communities from mass tracking, though legal risks remain. ⚖️
@npub1m24…d9a3
🔗 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/how-hackers-are-fighting-back-against-ice
#TechNews #Privacy #Surveillance #Data #Security #Rights #OpenSource #Policy #DigitalRights #Tech #Ethics #Freedom #Hackers #Hacking #ICE #USA #US #Trump #DonaldTrump

2026-01-09 11:21:56 UTC

California launches a statewide “one‑stop” tool letting residents ask all registered data brokers to delete their personal data with a single request under the 2023 Delete Act. 🗂️
The Delete Request and Opt‑Out Platform (DROP) aims to reduce spam and lower risks like identity theft, fraud, and AI impersonation. 🔒
🔗 https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/03/california-residents-can-use-new-tool-to-demand-brokers-delete-their-personal-data/
#TechNews #Privacy #Data #Rights #Security #AI #Policy #Regulation #DigitalRights #California #Law #Technology #Accountability #Ethics #Consumers #BigData

2026-01-09 11:19:50 UTC

Wegmans is now scanning shoppers’ faces, eyes, and voices in NYC stores—with no opt‑out or clear data deletion policy. 🛒
The grocery chain cites “security,” but privacy groups warn of lasting biometric risks and disproportionate impacts. ⚠️
🔗 https://www.gadgetreview.com/theres-no-opt-out-wegmans-is-now-scanning-your-face-at-the-grocery-store
#TechNews #Privacy #Surveillance #Data #Biometrics #AI #Security #Rights #Ethics #Accountability #Technology #Policy #DigitalRights #USA #BigData #Retail #US #NYC #NewYork #NewYorkCity #Wegmans

2026-01-09 11:17:53 UTC

Ireland plans to lead an EU push for ID‑verified social media accounts under Tánaiste Simon Harris. 🇮🇪
The proposal aims to curb online abuse, bots, and disinformation—but may test privacy norms, anonymity rights, and platform accountability. ⚖️
🔗 https://extra.ie/2025/12/28/news/simon-harris-social-media-regulations
#TechNews #Privacy #Policy #DigitalRights #EU #AI #Security #Technology #Data #Regulation #SocialMedia #Accountability #Ethics #Democracy #Ireland #Law #Europe

2026-01-09 11:17:05 UTC

France plans to ban social media for under‑15s from the 2026 school year, following Australia’s world‑first move. 🇫🇷
The draft bill cites risks like addiction, bullying, and mental health harm, while raising questions on rights, enforcement, and digital autonomy. ⚖️
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/31/france-plans-social-media-ban-for-under-15s-from-september-2026
#TechNews #Privacy #Policy #DigitalRights #SocialMedia #Safety #AI #Children #Regulation #Europe #Data #Innovation #Ethics #France #Law #Technology #France #Australia

2026-01-09 11:15:55 UTC

A Texas father used his daughter’s phone parental controls to locate her after she was kidnapped at knifepoint near Houston on Christmas. 📱
He found and rescued her before police arrested the 23-year-old suspect. 🚔
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/28/texas-father-rescues-kidnapped-daughter-tracking-phone
#TechNews #Privacy #Safety #Data #Security #Parenting #Law #Crime #Justice #Technology #Accountability #DigitalRights #AI #Ethics #USA #News

2025-12-24 08:40:13 UTC

Denmark has begun phasing out Microsoft software in government, with the Road Traffic Authority piloting a switch to open-source OS and office tools. 🖥️
Officials cite data control and vendor lock-in risks, signaling a broader push that could affect up to 15,000 public employees. 🔓
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/denmark-road-traffic-authority-ditches-microsoft/
#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Government #EU #Data #Sovereignty #IT #PublicSector #Digital #Microsoft #Office #Software #Tech #Cloud #FOSS #Denmark #Danmark #LibreOffice #Linux

2025-12-24 08:33:41 UTC

GNOME updated its extension review rules to reject submissions showing clear signs of fully AI-generated code, citing review overload and declining code quality. 🧩
Reviewers flagged issues like unnecessary patterns, fake APIs, and comments used as LLM prompts, raising maintenance and security concerns. 🔍
@npub1dug…kxeq
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/no-ai-extension-gnome/
#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #UserRights #Linux #Security #Accountability #Software #Developers #Freedom #Data #Ethics

2025-12-11 20:29:26 UTC

Amazon’s Ring is rolling out “Familiar Faces,” an opt-in facial-recognition tool that catalogs up to 50 known visitors 🚪
Amazon says data is encrypted, but past law-enforcement partnerships and security issues raise concerns about biometric handling 🔒
🔗 https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells/
#TechNews #Privacy #AI #Surveillance #Security #Data #Biometrics #ConsumerRights #SmartHome #BigTech #Policy #Safety #Ethics #DigitalRights #Accountability #Amazon #Ring #Encryption

2025-12-11 20:26:33 UTC

Smart TVs use ACR to track what you watch, sending screenshots and device data for targeted ads 📺
Turning it off on Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, and TCL requires digging through menus but reduces profiling 🔧
Less data shared means fewer risks tied to ad networks and third-party access 🔒
🔗 https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/how-to-disable-acr-on-your-tv-and-why-it-makes-such-a-big-difference/
#TechNews #Privacy #Security #Data #SmartTV #TV #Television #LG #Samsung #Sony #ConsumerRights #DigitalSafety #Cybersecurity #Ad #Ads #Tracking #Tech #Streaming #HomeTech #Awareness

2025-12-08 16:54:36 UTC

Schleswig-Holstein reports €15M yearly savings by replacing Microsoft 365 with LibreOffice across most government workplaces 💶
About 80% of offices have migrated, with a €9M one-time investment planned for 2026 to finish the shift and strengthen open-source tools 🧩
@npub1tgg…qwzh
🔗 https://itsfoss.com/news/german-state-ditch-microsoft/
#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Government #EU #Data #Sovereignty #IT #PublicSector #Digital #Microsoft #Office #Software #Tech #Cloud #FOSS #Germany #German #LibreOffice

2025-11-29 10:00:03 UTC

The UK plans a mandatory digital ID to verify work eligibility by 2028 🇬🇧.
Experts warn it risks exclusion, deepens inequalities, and concentrates personal data in centralized systems 🔒. Critics argue it’s a privacy and rights concern, not a solution.
@npub1m24…d9a3
🔗 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/uk-has-it-wrong-digital-id-heres-why
#TechNews #DigitalID #Privacy #DataRights #Inclusion #HumanRights #Surveillance #DigitalEthics #UserRights #CivicTech #Identity #AccessRights #Encryption #Governance #DigitalRights

2025-11-29 09:57:03 UTC

Age verification is emerging in the EU as a tool to protect minors online ⚠️. But it raises privacy risks, expands surveillance, and excludes millions from digital spaces 🔒.
Experts warn it creates a false sense of security while failing to address root causes of online harm.
@npub1w4r…8cxz
🔗 https://edri.org/our-work/why-age-verification-misses-the-mark-and-puts-everyone-at-risk/
#TechNews #Privacy #DataRights #DigitalSafety #CyberSecurity #UserData #ChildRights #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety #GDPR #Inclusion #DigitalEthics #AI #Surveillance #HumanRights

2025-11-09 19:48:26 UTC

🤖 OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT usage policy, banning professional medical, legal, and financial advice. ⚖️
The move aligns with the EU AI Act and U.S. FDA guidance to prevent misuse and ensure responsible AI deployment. 🌍
🔗 https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560605044915
#TechNews #AI #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Policy #Ethics #Privacy #Compliance #Regulation #AIGovernance #Safety #Trust #Innovation #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence

2025-11-09 10:03:43 UTC

🐍 The Python Software Foundation has withdrawn a $1.5M NSF grant over terms that conflicted with its commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion 💰🌍.
Funding aimed to improve security in Python & PyPI, but DEI restrictions made the grant ethically unacceptable ⚖️.
🔗 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/python-rejects-1-5m-grant-from-us-govt-fearing-ethical-compromise/
#TechNews #Python #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #DEI #Ethics #UserFreedom #Software #Programming #Innovation #Community #Diversity #DigitalRights #TechPolicy #Coding #Developer #SaaS

2025-11-09 08:55:39 UTC

📊 Poll of the Day
We know Mastodon leans techy... let’s see how that shows up in your OS mix 👀
Which OS(es), grouped for coverage, do you use daily?💻
Reply with why you use it too 👇
Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️
#Linux #BSD #ChromeOS #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #Windows11 #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #iPadOS #Google #Android #Samsung #Pixel #GrapheneOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem

2025-11-05 19:12:28 UTC

Austria’s Ministry of Economy kicks out Microsoft, moving 1,200 staff to Nextcloud in 4 months 🕒
EU-based cloud ensures GDPR & NIS2 compliance 🇪🇺
Hybrid setup keeps Teams only for external use; all internal collaboration now on Nextcloud 🔒
Smooth rollout earns positive employee feedback 👍
🔗 https://news.itsfoss.com/austrian-ministry-kicks-out-microsoft/
#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #Cloud #DataSovereignty #Nextcloud #EU #FOSS #CyberSecurity #IT #Government #Software #Innovation #Digital #Security #Linux

2025-10-21 18:58:30 UTC

📉 Wikipedia traffic drops ~8% as users turn to AI & social media. 🤖
Wikimedia says AI uses its content without driving clicks. 🔗
Google contests this, citing stable search traffic. 🌐
Wikipedia is crafting new policies for attribution and sustainability. 🛡️
⚖️ Calls grow for fair data use & AI transparency.
🔗 https://www.kshb.com/science-and-tech/artificial-intelligence/wikipedia-sees-decline-in-visitors-as-users-get-accustom-to-ai
#TechNews #AI #Wikipedia #Google #Privacy #OpenSource #Data #Search #Innovation #Ethics #Technology #Internet #Digital #News #AIethics

2025-10-19 16:17:58 UTC

⚠️ ~200,000 Framework Linux laptops shipped with UEFI components that can bypass Secure Boot 🖥️
A signed mm command allows memory edits, disabling signature checks & enabling persistent bootkits 🔐
Not a breach—an oversight. Fixes are rolling out. Users should update firmware or apply mitigations 🔧
@npub15f7…m7wr
🔗 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/secure-boot-bypass-risk-on-nearly-200-000-linux-framework-sytems/
#TechNews #Linux #Cybersecurity #Framework #UEFI #SecureBoot #Security #Firmware #Privacy #OpenSource #Vulnerability #Update #Patch #Laptop #Technology

2025-10-19 16:16:09 UTC

GrapheneOS is expanding beyond Google Pixel 🔐
A major Snapdragon-powered OEM will soon support the security-first OS 📱
The unnamed device—using Snapdragon 8 Gen 5—is expected to offer similar pricing and full installability 💻
Not Fairphone; OnePlus is a strong candidate, but unconfirmed 🤔
@npub1kwa…e0nj
🔗 https://9to5google.com/2025/10/14/grapheneos-will-drop-google-pixel-exclusivity-with-major-snapdragon-powered-devices-coming/
#TechNews #Android #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #GrapheneOS #Snapdragon #OnePlus #Mobile #Smartphones #UserFreedom #Cybersecurity #Linux #OS #Technology

2025-10-17 17:10:47 UTC

🤖 Salesforce pitched ICE on using its AI to help triple its workforce, amid Trump’s immigration crackdown. ⚠️
📄 Internal docs show the company sees major opportunity in helping ICE with hiring, tipline data & investigations.
🏙️ CEO Marc Benioff’s Trump support is sparking backlash in liberal San Francisco. 🔥
🔗
#Salesforce #AI #TechNews #ICE #Immigration #Trump #Surveillance #Ethics #BigTech #SanFrancisco #Benioff #Politics #Privacy #Government #Startup #Contracts

2025-10-17 17:10:08 UTC

📉 Wikipedia warns that AI chatbots & search summaries are causing a sharp drop in human traffic. ⚠️
🧠 Fewer visitors means fewer contributors & donors—threatening the long-term sustainability of the site.
🌐 Wikimedia urges awareness as AI reshapes how knowledge is accessed.
🔗 https://www.404media.co/wikipedia-says-ai-is-causing-a-dangerous-decline-in-human-visitors/
#Wikipedia #AI #TechNews #OpenAccess #Knowledge #GenerativeAI #Search #WebTraffic #NonProfit #DigitalMedia #OpenSource #Chatbots #Ethics #Sustainability #Information #Web

2025-10-06 18:19:10 UTC

Signal calls the EU’s Chat Control bill “malware” for forcing private message scans that break encryption 🔐
If passed, Signal may leave Europe rather than weaken privacy 🚪
📆 Germany’s Oct 14 vote is key ⚖️
Experts warn this threatens digital rights and sets a global precedent 🌍
@npub1rkw…5q62
🔗 https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/chat-control-is-like-a-malware-on-your-device-signal-slams-the-eu-proposal-to-scan-your-private-chats
#TechNews #Privacy #Encryption #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #Surveillance #EU #Messaging #DigitalRights #Security #TechPolicy #Freedom #PrivacyMatters #Europe #Signal

2025-10-01 10:40:31 UTC

Albania names the world’s first AI-made minister 🤖
“Diella” will run public procurement to boost transparency & fight corruption 💼
She can assess tenders, hire global talent & already powers e-Albania services 💻
PM Rama calls it a step toward “100% incorruptible” governance & EU accession 🇪🇺
🔗 https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-apppoints-worlds-first-virtual-minister-edi-rama-diella/
#TechNews #AI #Politics #Innovation #Digital #Corruption #Governance #eGov #Gov #Transparency #Europe #PublicSector #Albania #Leadership #Future #Ethics #EU

2025-10-01 10:26:07 UTC

Apple reportedly updated AI training guidelines after Trump’s return to office 🇺🇸
New rules emphasize caution on DEI, elections, vaccines & political affiliation 🗳️
Mentions of Trump in internal docs rose from 3 to 11 🔍
“Systemic racism” & “intolerance” removed; DEI now marked "controversial" ⚖️
Apple denies political influence 🧠
🔗 https://www.politico.eu/article/apple-teaching-artificial-intelligence-adapt-to-trump-era/
#TechNews #AI #Apple #Privacy #FreeSpeech #OpenSource #Ethics #BigTech #DEI #Trump #Elections #AIethics #Censorship #Data #Innovation #Europe

2025-10-01 09:47:30 UTC

🇦🇹 Austria's Armed Forces have replaced MS Office with LibreOffice on 16,000+ workstations 📄
This shift began in 2020 to avoid mandatory cloud reliance ☁️
Their goal? Digital sovereignty—not cost saving 🔒
They even contributed 5+ person-years of code 🛠️
EU trend toward open-source grows 🇪🇺
@npub1tgg…qwzh
@npub1em3…3u4v
🔗 https://news.itsfoss.com/austrian-forces-ditch-microsoft-office/
#TechNews #LibreOffice #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #FOSS #Security #Europe #EU #Microsoft #Cloud #DigitalSovereignty #Government #Defense #Innovation #Technology

2025-09-27 05:35:36 UTC

Firefox now supports DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) on Android, expanding encrypted DNS to mobile users. 📱
DoH prevents ISPs & Wi-Fi providers from snooping on DNS queries by encrypting them. 🔒
New performance gains make DoH 61% faster in Canada—now nearly as fast as native DNS. 🚀
Android users can opt in via "Increased Protection" in Firefox 143. ⚙️
@npub16pr…crsg
🔗 https://blog.mozilla.org/en/firefox/dns-android/
#Privacy #Firefox #Android #DoH #DNS #Encryption #OpenSource #FOSS #Tech #TechNews #Cybersecurity #Mozilla

2025-09-05 08:22:47 UTC

Just bought Hollow Knight: Silksong from GOG — first time using it!
Wanted the game DRM-free, so no Steam this time. 💿🕹️
Where do you usually buy games?
Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️
(Feel free to reply with the reason of your choice 👇)
#Silksong #HollowKnight #Games #Gaming #Game #Gamer #PCGaming #PS4 #PS5 #Sony #Steam #GOG #PC #Indie #DRMfree #DRM #Digital #Store #Games #Download #Launch #Play #Tech #Software #Linux #OpenSource #LinuxGaming

2025-09-05 07:43:17 UTC

🇨🇭 Switzerland releases Apertus, a major open source AI model. 🤖
Built by EPFL, ETH Zurich & CSCS under the Swiss AI Initiative. 🧠
Trained on 15T public tokens, supports 1,800+ languages. 🔐
8B model for devs, 70B for enterprises. 🧩
A transparent, privacy-first alternative. 🌍
🔗 https://news.itsfoss.com/apertus/
#AI #Tech #OpenSource #Privacy #Europe #FOSS #Switzerland #Innovation #Ethics #Development #Coding #BigTech #Cloud #Security #GPT #MachineLearning #Data #Software #Freedom #Research #Programming

2025-09-03 10:45:21 UTC

Poll: How many screens do you work with? 🖥️
Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️
(Feel free to reply with how this setup helps you 👇)
#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem #Monitor #Monitors #Screen #Screens #TV #OLED #2k #4k #HD #Job #Work #Productivity #Multitasking #Dev #DevOps #Development #Developers #DevLife #SysAdmin #TechCommunity

2025-09-01 20:43:39 UTC

🧱🧠 Searching for a file on Windows like...
#Windows #Microsoft #Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem #Windows10 #Windows11 #Bing #Edge #Search #Meme #Memes #TechMeme #UX #UI #UXDesign #TechHumor #Humor
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2025-08-31 16:58:47 UTC

A lawsuit claims ChatGPT encouraged a 16-year-old to end his life — even helping draft a suicide note 💬💔
OpenAI says new parental controls and safeguards are coming
But where's the real failure here?
AI gone too far — or not enough parental oversight? What's your thought? 🤔
🔗 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/openai-changes-will-be-made-chatgpt-after-teen-suicide-lawsuit/
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Privacy #Security #CyberSecurity #MentalHealth #Health #DigitalRights #BigTech #ParentalControl #Ethics #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Lawsuit #Parents #TechNews #OpenSource #Linux

2025-08-29 16:48:05 UTC

What’s the best way to contribute to open source? 🤔
Retweet to hear what others think 🔁
Feel free to reply with your thoughts 👇
#OpenSource #Linux #FOSS #OpenSourceCommunity #TechForGood #OSS #Code #Development #Coding #Programming #TechInnovation #DevOps #SoftwareDevelopment #GitHub #Programming #Documentation #Support #Tech #Technology

2025-08-29 16:20:38 UTC

“Update and shut down” — Windows 11: Nope, restart instead! 😂🔄
#Microsoft #Windows #Windows11 #Windows10 #Linux #Ubuntu #LinuxMint #ArchLinux #Fedora #Debian #Apple #MacOS #iOS #iPadOS #Tech #Software #OperatingSystem #OperatingSystems #OS #TechNews #OpenSource #FOSS #CyberSecurity #TechHumor #Meme #Memes #IT #PC #LinuxGaming #SoftwareDevelopment #Desktop #Privacym #Security
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2025-08-28 19:57:12 UTC

What's an open-source tool you literally can't live without?
Drop it below. 👇
Remember to boost 🔁 so we get more hidden gems. 🧵🔥
#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem

2025-08-28 08:35:40 UTC

Scientists are moving from Twitter/X to Bluesky, drawn by its simpler design and less aggressive algorithms. 🧬
Still, Mastodon offers stronger privacy and open-source values, making it a better alternative for many. 🔒
Why not choose Mastodon? 🤔
Healthy, respectful science communication needs better social platforms. 🌐
@npub163h…mv0n
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/more-scientists-choose-bluesky-over-twitter/
#Science #Scientist #Scientists #SocialMedia #Privacy #Twitter #BlueSky #OpenSource #Mastodon #DigitalFreedom #Freedom #Communication #Tech

2025-08-28 08:18:46 UTC

Denmark 🇩🇰 just passed a groundbreaking law: citizens now own the copyright to their own face, voice, and body.
This is a major win against AI deepfakes and unauthorized digital identity use. The digital self is officially personal property! 💥
#Denmark #Law #DigitalRights #Deepfakes #AIethics #Privacy #PrivacyMatters #AIRegulation #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataOwnership #DigitalIdentity #AIforGood #FacialRecognition #Copyright #EthicalAI #TechNews #IdentityTheft #PersonalData #LegalTech
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2025-08-27 19:06:53 UTC

📊 Poll of the Day — Multi-choice! Restarted 🔁
You asked for it — now you can pick all the OSes you use daily! 💻📱
We know Mastodon leans techy... let’s see how that shows up in your OS mix 👀
Which OS(es), grouped for coverage, do you use daily?💻
Reply with why you use it too 👇
Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️
#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem

2025-08-25 18:35:55 UTC

📊 Poll of the Day — Multi-choice!
You asked for it — now you can pick all the OSes you use daily! 💻📱
We know Mastodon leans techy... let’s see how that shows up in your OS mix 👀
Which OS(es), grouped for coverage, do you use daily?💻
Feel free to reply with why you use it too 👇
Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️
#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem

2025-08-25 10:19:34 UTC

🎉 Happy 34th Birthday, Linux! 🐧
On Aug 25, 1991, Linus Torvalds announced a “just a hobby” OS—now it powers everything from Android to supercomputers 🌍
Open-source. Free. Global.
Linux changed tech forever 🔓
Whether you celebrate today or on Sept 17, it's a milestone worth toasting 🥂
https://9to5linux.com/happy-34th-birthday-linux
#Linux #Ubuntu #Debian #Fedora #Mint #OpenSource #LinusTorvalds #FOSS #FreeSoftware #freedom #GNU #LinuxCommunity #LinuxGaming #TechFreedom #Birthday #PrivacyMatters #OSS #LinuxDesktop

2025-08-23 15:31:21 UTC

🔁 Repost day
Searching for the right command ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️!
What’s your most used one? 💻
#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem
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2025-08-20 18:01:11 UTC

📊 Poll of the Day
Past polls got great engagement — let’s go even bigger this time! 🚀
This is Mastodon, so we know the audience is a bit more techie... let’s see how that reflects in the results! 👀
Which OS are you using right now? 💻
(Feel free to reply with why you use it too 👇)
Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️
#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem

2025-08-18 19:39:46 UTC

Which Linux distro changed how you see computing? 🐧
Did a specific distro spark your passion for open source or solve your biggest tech headache?
Vote below ⬇️
Retweet 🔁 to spread the word!
Tell me your distro story in the replies 💬
#Linux #Arch #ArchLinux #LinuxMint #LinuxGaming #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #UserFreedom #Freedom #Tech #Technology #AI #OS #MacOS #PhotoMonday #MonochromeMonday #OperatingSystem

2025-08-08 10:51:04 UTC

ONLYOFFICE introduces a flexible AI agent for document, presentation & spreadsheet editing—supporting cloud and local AI models 💻
As open-source users embrace AI, local-only options must be clearly highlighted & respected for privacy and control 🔒
This move is welcome—only if AI runs fully locally with transparent settings.
@npub10cs…n44p
https://news.itsfoss.com/onlyoffice-ai-agent/
#OpenSource #AI #Privacy #LocalAI #ONLYOFFICE #DataSecurity #UserControl #TechEthics #LibreOffice #Office #FOSS #TechNews

2025-07-29 18:07:03 UTC

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5 "scared" him during testing 😨
He likened its development to the Manhattan Project ⚠️
Altman warns AI is advancing with little oversight 🧭
Says “no adults in the room” to manage risks 🚫
Despite fears, GPT-5 is still on track for release 🔄
Raises questions about control, safety and power in AI 🤖
[@TechRadar](https://flipboard.com/@TechRadar )
https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/openais-ceo-says-hes-scared-of-gpt-5
#AI #ChatGPT #GPT #GPT5 #OpenAI #SamAltman #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #Ethics #Privacy #Security #Safety #Cybersecurity #Tech

2025-07-28 21:12:53 UTC

The EU’s prototype age verification app is under fire for planning to use Google’s Play Integrity API 🔍
Critics say this could restrict non-Google Android users, harm digital sovereignty, and contradict the EU’s own antitrust stance 🇪🇺
Developers are urging alternatives like Yivi, which work without Google’s ecosystem 🛡️
@npub1m96…ag4y
@npub14hj…x8aq
https://www.neowin.net/news/eus-new-age-verification-app-faces-criticism-over-google-dependence/
#EU #Europe #Privacy #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #AgeVerification #Google #Antitrust #TechPolicy #Cybersecurity #Freedom

2025-07-24 18:19:18 UTC

Windows market share in Germany drops to 69.78%, down nearly 10 points in a year 📉
Meanwhile, macOS rises to 19.59%, driven by user demand for privacy & seamless integration 🍏
Linux more than doubles to 5.49%, reflecting growing interest in open-source, secure, and flexible systems 🐧
#Linux #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #UserFreedom #Freedom #Tech #Technology #AI #OS #MacOS

2025-07-17 18:13:02 UTC

Microsoft saved $500M using AI in call centers—but days later cut 9,000 jobs. 🤖💼
That’s ~15,000 roles lost this year, despite $26B in Q1 profit and rising AI investment. 📈
AI is boosting productivity—but at what human cost? For many, it’s not just automation—it’s being replaced to cut costs. 🧍‍♂️➡️💻
@npub1mnk…07t7 @npub1vqc…6fq5
@npub1gxw…wu3f
https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/microsoft-shares-500m-in-ai-savings-internally-days-after-cutting-9000-jobs/
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Microsoft #Windows #Copilot #TechLayoffs #FutureOfWork #Automation #BigTech #Rights #Ethics #TechNews

2025-06-20 13:45:12 UTC

I want to share this insightful article from PrivacyGuides by Em on the power of saying NO to invasive data requests ✋.
In today’s world of facial recognition and mass surveillance, refusing unnecessary data collection is key to protecting our privacy and freedoms 🔒.
Worth a read!
@npub1dm2…7754
@npub1gmn…zh7q
https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/06/17/you-can-say-no/
#Privacy #Security #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #UserFreedom #No #DigitalRights #Surveillance #PrivacyGuides #Tech #TechNews #Technology

2025-05-26 21:23:28 UTC

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS will reach its end of life on May 31, 2025, ceasing standard support and security updates.
Users can either upgrade to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, perform a fresh installation of Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, or extend support through Ubuntu Pro until 2030.
It's crucial to act now to maintain system security.
https://news.itsfoss.com/steamos-third-party-handhelds/
#Ubuntu #EOL #LTS #Linux #OpenSource #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Security #Freedom #FreeSoftware

2025-05-11 13:54:06 UTC

The European Commission's "ProtectEU" strategy aims to address internal security threats but threatens digital rights by promoting #surveillance measures like #encryption backdoors and increased data retention.
It also seeks to strengthen agencies like Europol and Frontex, despite their abusive histories.
Thanks to #EDRi for their ongoing efforts to protect Europeans’ digital rights.
@npub1w4r…8cxz
https://edri.org/our-work/protecteu-security-strategy-a-step-further-towards-a-digital-dystopian-future/
#ProtectEU #EU #DigitalRights #Privacy #Surveillance #Tech

2025-04-24 18:15:48 UTC

Lenovo is slashing prices on laptops with Linux pre-installed, offering up to $140 off compared to Windows models.
This bold move challenges the Windows pricing model and promotes Linux as a viable alternative.
https://news.itsfoss.com/lenovo-cuts-windows-tax/
#Linux #Lenovo #Technology #TechNews #Tech #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Freedom