2026-06-01T03:46:35Z https://yabu.me knoppix https://yabu.me/npub19hy4ezgxq05zepp3hvm3zmsw7a96y56q8nal3vttrx0ws2g30p9srwcxtw https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/114/368/991/106/654/640/original/4055052cf2bcf4e8.png https://files.mastodon.social/accounts/avatars/114/368/991/106/654/640/original/4055052cf2bcf4e8.png https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2n9rrwcyfx05dpf7v64xznd0c26ytkt6r839vufaqp2uhfrgx9uczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykuv6ku9 Signal is developing a standalone desktop app without requiring a smartphone for setup or use, based on recent open-source code changes. 🖥️<br/>The update adds more desktop controls while keeping end-to-end encryption, improving device independence with a privacy-first design. 🔐<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1rkw6a3qcgxxzmgrmysn48umna28za0jvaz2ev72wmycgvcvkmp0sa45q62" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Signal</span> (<span class="italic">npub1rkw…5q62</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-desktop-without-a-mobile-phone-standalone-version-in-development/">https://aboutsignal.com/news/signal-desktop-without-a-mobile-phone-standalone-version-in-development/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Signal #Messaging #Privacy #E2EE #Encryption #EndToEndEncryption #OpenSource #FOSS #Cybersecurity #Security #Data #Internet #Freedom #Software #Tech #Communication 2026-05-03T18:25:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8qe9e5tfuhzaffudch0auw5ytynhep2rl8tf86rrzc6fyf6tqhyqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykhg9trv 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. 📊<br/>Desktop users generate ~4.9× more value than Android users, and the top 10% of profiles account for 43% of total advertiser value. 🔒<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub19kd9ylgnq0d666tdmw2u68rk227g5awzdlcgx4arxnavse96773sfjt56d" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Proton</span> (<span class="italic">npub19kd…t56d</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://proton.me/blog/price-of-free-google">https://proton.me/blog/price-of-free-google</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Google #Proton #AdTech #Privacy #DataEconomy #Surveillance #FOSS #Encryption #Security #BigTech #DigitalRights #Transparency #Internet #Data #Ad #US #USA 2026-04-28T09:10:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv3txed8gudree05d7q8kdznnnklhqc8r5kvhg9p6q4m39f8ggmyczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyke6x382 System76 says Colorado’s SB26-051 age-attestation bill now exempts open-source OSs, apps, repos, and container distribution after a House committee vote 🔐<br/>The bill still requires age signals from OS providers and app stores, but excludes software allowing unrestricted copying, modification, and redistribution ⚖️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://linuxiac.com/colorado-adds-open-source-exemption-to-age-attestation-bill/">https://linuxiac.com/colorado-adds-open-source-exemption-to-age-attestation-bill/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Colorado #OpenSource #FOSS #Linux #Privacy #Regulation #Legislation #Software #Developers #Security #Data #Freedom #Law #AgeVerification #OS #USA 2026-04-27T18:31:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsv3rf04w0yzs3l6a4h9uay3yn0fralt3u0mj0xhdtw5tus4s58m8szyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykqxazcl The Document Foundation expelled 30+ LibreOffice developers, many from Collabora Productivity, citing unclear legal conflicts despite major code contributions. ⚖️<br/>Collabora plans a fork, raising risks to stability and governance transparency, as FOSS sustainability and user control depend on open stewardship. 🔐<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://byteiota.com/libreoffice-ejects-30-core-developers-fork-imminent/">https://byteiota.com/libreoffice-ejects-30-core-developers-fork-imminent/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #LibreOffice #Office #OpenSource #FOSS #Collabora #Linux #Governance #Transparency #Privacy #Security #Software #Freedom #Developers #Tech #Europe #EU 2026-04-07T07:58:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsf9v99c8kv38dxqk9kf4yn23qscumfw3q2h9d894vkyqn8nf7thpszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykvkk43w LibreOffice vs ONLYOFFICE: two leading open-source office suites with different approaches to formats, UI, and collaboration affecting control and portability ⚖️<br/><br/>Which do you prefer? Vote below ⬇️<br/>Please boost to reach more users 🔁<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1tgg430m4q5ak0zezsxp4vvglkcu3vxtykyc272khxs4axddh0wxs7hqwzh" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>LibreOffice</span> (<span class="italic">npub1tgg…qwzh</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub10csvj4j2p4zgpfwlwcx9l3rzyad3p4r5zdcq0ezew7ywrp923z4qkmn44p" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>ONLYOFFICE</span> (<span class="italic">npub10cs…n44p</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://itsfoss.com/comparison/libreoffice-vs-onlyoffice/">https://itsfoss.com/comparison/libreoffice-vs-onlyoffice/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #ONLYOFFICE #EuroOffice #LibreOffice #OpenSource #FOSS #Privacy #Transparency #Collaboration #OfficeSuite #DigitalRights #Europe #Software #Nextcloud #IT #Linux 2026-04-01T08:07:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswp9vhzun65edlngx2vvyknszl3ynk2684ezrstga8l990yw9sv0czyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykx6mqrr The EU Parliament voted to end Chat Control, stopping mass scanning of private messages by Meta, Google, and Microsoft, effective 4 April 2026. ✋📩<br/>This decision restores digital privacy for European citizens and ends indiscriminate surveillance of private chats. 🔒<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="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/">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/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #EU #Europe #Parliament #Government #ChatControl #Privacy #DigitalRights #FOSS #Meta #Google #Microsoft #Surveillance #Encryption #OpenInternet #UserControl #FreedomOfSpeech #Freedom #Security 2026-03-26T22:01:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrhe5glmwk5fddjz7sujejwzljl5cv46a5e4x8levyslkdsjwsjqszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyky4k5zf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstr88dvvx0ccg36p2munklgkp56rpdsmfj84mrxgya75nfldr7glg7y5aza'>nevent1q…5aza</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Ah so this thing has still a way to limit freedom on smartphones? Thought it would be open... So it&#39;s the same way of seeing things as Chat Control. &#34;The goal is to protect/open something&#34; but kills freedom instead<br/><br/>Sadly I thought we found a way to make NFC payments a thing in GrapheneOS... 2026-03-15T19:40:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswe5zlpsgaug9d32jyu8tnc8635hz3yy7usa75hu5lwptrvwg3cxczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykslzsw3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfcn2p7u5nhwef50mcle0g25a7za3mkw2yvysm3qy2ev405t76myqmjq5dm'>nevent1q…q5dm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Hard for me to understand why you oppose to it, since the other way of pushing Big Techs to behave better will never happen.<br/><br/>I&#39;m on your side anyway, so your point must be solid. Keep up the good work. 2026-03-15T19:01:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0tge89zjcwde7euqyav7geznsfe8jxr2ncu3jsvh9c8qfvs0camgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk77v8ev In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0azljq5fcesp22w6l4gjg6g64q84kyckl0ttkema57l5nfp9hmhcgct0k0'>nevent1q…t0k0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This news makes me so happy, <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1kwarc5z9lwhen05uknd2nuwhhthd4ws0cku3t9j3rchm0fcd6luslse0nj" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>GrapheneOS</span> (<span class="italic">npub1kwa…e0nj</span>)</a></span> will you work on it if it happens? 2026-03-15T17:57:22Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0azljq5fcesp22w6l4gjg6g64q84kyckl0ttkema57l5nfp9hmhczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykcgta33 A new European consortium led by Volla is creating UnifiedAttestation, an open-source alternative to Google&#39;s Play Integrity API 📱.<br/><br/>This would enable secure payments and sensitive apps on Google-free custom ROMs, reducing dependency on proprietary US infrastructure and advancing user sovereignty 🔒.<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.heise.de/en/news/Paying-without-Google-New-consortium-wants-to-remove-custom-ROM-hurdles-11204037.html">https://www.heise.de/en/news/Paying-without-Google-New-consortium-wants-to-remove-custom-ROM-hurdles-11204037.html</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Android #Privacy #OpenSource #Google #Security #Payments #FOSS #Mobile #Linux #UserFreedom #DigitalSovereignty #Software #Technology #Innovation #Europe #ROM 2026-03-15T17:56:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqm6kgtsd3d8pxtsuuv7p8m6gqdc2ghjwj7j0t74ffmyqsevsh0hgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk85dh0q OpenAI amended its Pentagon deal after backlash, adding explicit bans on using its AI for spying on Americans. 🛡️<br/>CEO Sam Altman admitted the original agreement was rushed and &#34;sloppy,&#34; amid ChatGPT uninstalls surging 200%.<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rz1nd0egro">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rz1nd0egro</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #OpenAI #AI #Pentagon #Military #Privacy #Security #Surveillance #SamAltman #Government #Cybersecurity #DigitalRights #Ethics #FOSS #American #US #USA #ChatGPT #Trump 2026-03-13T22:58:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz9gqndkeqx892kh886ds464zyltwkreezp83vcanc0sh4uua0rkczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykkn4m8c EU Chat Control drops mandatory encryption-breaking scans — huge privacy win after years of resistance! 🎉<br/><br/>But now pushes mandatory age verification across apps, risking anonymity while letting Big Tech &#34;voluntarily&#34; scan. Fight continues in trilogues. 🛡️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://tuta.com/blog/chat-control-criticism">https://tuta.com/blog/chat-control-criticism</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Chat #Control #ChatControl #EU #Europe #Encryption #AgeVerification #Surveillance #DigitalRights #Resistance #Cybersecurity #Anonymity #BigTech 2026-03-06T12:35:15Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxzs5fq53r980c03y40a54679wck4zmuzp2py92sc2n2vhs93y5rszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykz03qqs California’s AB 1043 forces all OS vendors—including Linux distros and SteamOS—to send apps real-time “age bracket” signals starting 2027. 🧩<br/><br/>Sold as self-reported child safety, but makes OS an age oracle for developers, hitting privacy and open platforms hard. 🛡️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/california-introduces-age-verification-law">https://www.tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/california-introduces-age-verification-law</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Government #Surveillance #AgeVerification #Linux #SteamOS #BigTech #Children #Safety #Data #Security #DigitalRights #OS #Regulation #Freedom #Cybersecurity #California #OpenSource 2026-03-05T19:43:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqvtmhy34nt6xlwm9jtpncncrkrh4h0ehrv6wyk3af5kkfklss2zqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykd983kc Anthropic rejects Pentagon’s revised AI deal, saying terms still risk enabling mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. ⚖️<br/><br/>The $200M contract would make Claude the first AI model in classified defense networks—now stalled over ethical limits and state control. 🧭<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/26/tech/anthropic-rejects-pentagon-offer">https://edition.cnn.com/2026/02/26/tech/anthropic-rejects-pentagon-offer</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #AI #Ethics #Privacy #Accountability #Defense #Policy #Anthropic #Security #Transparency #BigTech #Surveillance #Freedom #Governance #Innovation #Pentagon #US #USA #Trump #Weapons #Claude 2026-02-27T21:49:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs8fe4zx66x5f6zakq7dyh6azzwueh6hum7qgnfazah5xrhl4tn94gzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykxxhzyn 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. 🇩🇪<br/><br/>But removing anonymity risks silencing whistleblowers, activists, and vulnerable people who depend on pseudonyms for safety, not abuse. 🛡️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/germanys-merz-calls-real-names-211340863.html">https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/germanys-merz-calls-real-names-211340863.html</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Surveillance #DigitalRights #FreeSpeech #Democracy #Censorship #SocialMedia #AI #Europe #Germany #HumanRights #Security 2026-02-22T20:13:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqkesfgsggg09pyvzxwmed983ft4jmg3pyp73qc85lw0n6g65f8rczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk6lpdwq Anthropic AI safety researcher Mrinank Sharma has resigned, warning the “world is in peril.” ⚠️<br/>His exit highlights growing tension over ethics, testing, and transparency in AI safety. 🤖<br/>Similar concerns echo recent departures at OpenAI. 🧭<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11664538/anthropic-ai-safety-researcher-mrinank-sharma-quits-concerns/">https://globalnews.ca/news/11664538/anthropic-ai-safety-researcher-mrinank-sharma-quits-concerns/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #AI #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Anthropic #Safety #Ethics #Privacy #Transparency #OpenSource #AIethics #Accountability #Developers #Innovation #FOSS 2026-02-13T09:02:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqfu6s0cdyza0ft6duss5q6p65vvkxnhrhecj3adnlas7nd8eufhczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykmc90kk The EU says TikTok’s “addictive design” — including infinite scroll, autoplay, and push alerts — breaches the Digital Services Act. ⚖️<br/>Brussels warns such features harm mental well‑being, especially for minors, and may fine TikTok up to 6% of global turnover. 🔍<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-commission-says-tiktok-facing-fine-over-addictive-design/">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-commission-says-tiktok-facing-fine-over-addictive-design/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #TikTok #Regulation #DigitalServicesAct #DSA #OnlineSafety #Children #EU #SocialMedia #Accountability #Ethics #TechPolicy #DataProtection #AI #Europe #Brussels #DigitalServicesAct 2026-02-10T20:41:32Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqpcs3wv8w498ku8enhlt5avp3hhqe99vj7zwfwq5sd9hqjh3569czyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk7lgwqn Governments staying on X face serious questions ⚖️<br/><br/>Debates from the UK to Ireland and beyond show how the platform fuels hate speech, AI‑driven abuse, and weakens transparency 🔍<br/>Staying risks endorsing unsafe systems instead of safeguarding citizens’ rights 🌍<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://inews.co.uk/opinion/the-government-staying-on-x-is-pathetic-4169855">https://inews.co.uk/opinion/the-government-staying-on-x-is-pathetic-4169855</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #AI #OnlineSafety #Accountability #Ethics #Transparency #Regulation #DigitalRights #Government #SocialMedia #PublicSector #Misinformation #Data #Security #FreeSpeech #X #UK #Ireland #Politics 2026-02-10T12:16:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswlml4ln0tl0pw7j9q33x3dhgnget893yn4l75qnrce67mdypffmczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykh2cpzc France launches &#34;LaSuite,&#34; an open-source office suite for digital sovereignty, reducing reliance on foreign proprietary software. 🖥️<br/>Built on Matrix/TChap, LiveKit/Visio, Grist, and Drive—all MIT-licensed for any organization to deploy. 🇪🇺<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.sinologic.net/en/2026-01/france-chooses-open-source-to-secure-european-sovereignty.html">https://www.sinologic.net/en/2026-01/france-chooses-open-source-to-secure-european-sovereignty.html</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #OpenSource #France #French #DigitalSovereignty #FOSS #Matrix #Privacy #EU #Security #Software #Linux #SelfHost #Government #Europe #Data #IT #PublicSector #Microsoft #Office #Tech #Cloud #LibreOffice 2026-02-10T11:23:00Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxw70lqrnlsc0plz77ra2vugl0xfm6f7nup4atzff8kmzq2zhsjqszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykdhgx53 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. 🧩<br/><br/>This gives users clearer choice over browser data use and helps those who prefer a traditional, AI‑free Firefox experience. 🛡️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://itsfoss.com/news/firefox-ai-features-toggle/">https://itsfoss.com/news/firefox-ai-features-toggle/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Firefox #Mozilla #Privacy #AI #Browser #OpenSource #Security #Data #UserControl #Web #Software #Linux #Windows #Mac #Brave 2026-02-09T17:31:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq5jjc5aq8tj0f2l7476avrf7ayp489gfwmz92rk2lpj0gueckrggzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykmpe0h2 France mandates open source &#34;Visio&#34; across government by 2027, replacing Teams, Zoom, and non-EU videoconferencing tools 🖥️<br/>MIT-licensed app runs on French infrastructure for full data sovereignty and security control 🔒<br/>Emphasizes user freedom while challenging Big Tech 💻<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://itsfoss.com/news/france-ditches-microsoft-teams-and-zoom/">https://itsfoss.com/news/france-ditches-microsoft-teams-and-zoom/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Government #EU #Data #Sovereignty #IT #PublicSector #Digital #Microsoft #Office #Software #Tech #Cloud #FOSS #France #Danmark #LibreOffice #Linux #French 2026-02-01T21:57:59Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgta3m6yed93mgdp4rujhm3ty3mnk2sgdm0782c0spuwfxydgxn2szyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykfmqg44 UK launches major police reforms with expanded AI and live facial recognition 📹<br/>AI analyzes CCTV footage to free up 6M officer hours yearly; facial rec vans rise to 50 🔍<br/>Privacy concerns grow as surveillance scales without clear civil liberty protections ⚖️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-overhaul-shabana-mahmood-home-office-ai-b2907845.html">https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-overhaul-shabana-mahmood-home-office-ai-b2907845.html</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #AI #FacialRecognition #Surveillance #Security #Data #Regulation #BigTech #Police #CivilLiberties #Ethics #DigitalRights #Cybersecurity #UserRights #UK #UnitedKingdom #CCTV 2026-02-01T21:34:45Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx0s03k2euu26evezenpvfhc9w5hhl89ezkcvq9xv07nvmkpm6wcczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk0uavk9 TikTok’s new US-based ownership is rolling out an updated privacy policy 📱<br/>The app now collects more data — including users’ precise locations 🌎<br/>Ownership change or not, data minimization remains the real test of accountability 🔍<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-new-privacy-policy/">https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-new-privacy-policy/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Data #Security #AI #BigTech #Surveillance #SocialMedia #Policy #Transparency #UserRights #Ethics #Consent #Regulation #OnlineSafety #TikTok #US #USA 2026-02-01T21:28:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy3f2yffjtx5dq0re74al8r64rf57lgrnru4kk9w4700pf3mvx5vszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk63tc2j Netflix’s $ bid to acquire Warner Bros. raises fresh privacy questions 🎥<br/>Merging two massive data sets—viewing, search, and location—could deepen user profiling risks 🔍<br/>Regulators must weigh not just competition, but consent 🧩<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/netflixs-bid-for-warner-bros-highlights-privacy-concerns">https://news.bloomberglaw.com/privacy-and-data-security/netflixs-bid-for-warner-bros-highlights-privacy-concerns</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Data #Streaming #BigTech #Antitrust #Regulation #AI #Surveillance #Security #Ethics #ConsumerRights #Policy #DataProtection #Transparency #Netflix #Stream 2026-02-01T21:27:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqwjpe8aezf22p6hgprz3fz2nl7lcp7n3xjk8khcuj02n062dl08szyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykj8jmm8 Google will pay $68M to settle claims its Assistant recorded users without consent 📱<br/>The lawsuit says “false activations” captured private chats since 2016, data later used for ads 🧠<br/>A reminder of the tension between convenience and consent 🔍<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/google-assistant-privacy-lawsuit-settlement/">https://www.thecooldown.com/green-business/google-assistant-privacy-lawsuit-settlement/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Data #AI #Surveillance #BigTech #Google #Voice #Consent #Security #Ethics #Antitrust #Regulation #AIethics #OnlineSafety 2026-02-01T21:26:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrsg4zn8t2taknakwkfkhp9dtvaz306e60qjylxufkx0u7vt2rv9qzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykh4cal4 Palantir is developing a mapping tool for ICE that scores targets &amp; flags “high-density” deportation areas 📍<br/>Internal docs show data flows from HHS into ICE systems via Palantir’s ELITE platform 🧩<br/>Raises serious privacy, oversight &amp; civil liberties concerns ⚖️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.404media.co/elite-the-palantir-app-ice-uses-to-find-neighborhoods-to-raid/">https://www.404media.co/elite-the-palantir-app-ice-uses-to-find-neighborhoods-to-raid/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Surveillance #Palantir #ICE #AI #CivilLiberties #HumanRights #Security #LawEnforcement #Transparency #Ethics #DigitalRights #USA #US #Trump #DonaldTrump #Law #Police #Policebrutality 2026-01-27T10:00:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsy7jp6ga8x6c2mx537x8q9nmattdkmuccjh05uvytfqf0242t2vzszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk7vfxdq Ubuntu’s Snap Store is facing a surge of scams 🧩<br/>Attackers are hijacking expired publisher domains to seize trusted accounts—spreading fake crypto wallet apps that steal funds 💰<br/>Experts urge Canonical to strengthen review and identity safeguards 🔐<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub12lnxcs6d4d5gldmgnzq6c625w8axqrauenkuvluz2mckp5570erq3jvs03" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Canonical Ubuntu</span> (<span class="italic">npub12ln…vs03</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://itsfoss.com/news/snap-store-under-siege/">https://itsfoss.com/news/snap-store-under-siege/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #Linux #Privacy #Malware #UserSafety #DataProtection #Security #Ubuntu #Fedora #Debian #FOSS #Software #Accountability #Developers #Cryptocurrency #Canonical #SnapStore #Hack 2026-01-22T21:32:14Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0sdz9wqafxt5jdnavyahvex026rz55ju09ears56szrelwem03kgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykedfxp8 The FTC has finalized its order banning GM and OnStar from sharing drivers’ geolocation and behavior data with brokers and insurers 🚗<br/>GM must now get explicit consent for certain data use and offer tools to access or delete user info 🔒<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/the-ftcs-data-sharing-order-against-gm-is-finally-settled/">https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/14/the-ftcs-data-sharing-order-against-gm-is-finally-settled/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #DataProtection #UserRights #Accountability #Automotive #CyberSecurity #AI #FTC #DataSecurity #Transparency #ConsumerProtection #BigData #Ethics #GM #OnStar #Geolocation #Location #Broker 2026-01-22T21:24:20Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs022mp8t344szm3md8slkap9ql3w0mu53ll29k76lamjwxqtpfghqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk8pzctu EU launches four-week consultation on open source to reduce reliance on US tech giants in cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and automotive sectors. 🌍<br/>Aims to fund scaling of European OSS projects, boost public procurement, and address supply chain security—but funding gaps post-research persist. 💻<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://itsfoss.com/news/eu-open-source-strategy-call-2026/">https://itsfoss.com/news/eu-open-source-strategy-call-2026/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #EU #AI #Cloud #Cybersecurity #Linux #FOSS #Tech #Policy #DigitalSovereignty #Innovation #Software #Data #Europe #US #USA #Automotive #OSS 2026-01-13T22:14:29Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqxpzu5atj43dnr5wkhlwluv6qa60rrjr0qr5npwllk5m0zah53hczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykw3w9he 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. 🐛<br/>CAN bus and networking code show longest delays; incomplete fixes remain a concern for security and stability. ⚠️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-kernel-bugs-arent-found-for-years/">https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-kernel-bugs-arent-found-for-years/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Data #AI #Code #Bugs #Software #Tech #Ethics #Development #FOSS #Cybersecurity #Freedom #Debian #Fedora #Ubuntu #Arch #ArchLinux #LinuxMint 2026-01-09T11:34:01Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2fdmkwkvtlr7s623m97hj6pzpvppgj8f7920wnxtj088evl660zszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykngzvx4 Hackers are developing open-source tools like OUI-SPY and crowdsourced maps (deflock.me, alpr.watch) to detect and counter ICE&#39;s automated license plate readers and surveillance cameras. 🔍<br/>These counter-surveillance efforts aim to protect communities from mass tracking, though legal risks remain. ⚖️<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1m24qfk8mead3xy9d3ctx9amt6f74ukepdqca9eey4mgn2502ynfsujd9a3" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Electronic Frontier Foundation</span> (<span class="italic">npub1m24…d9a3</span>)</a></span><br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/how-hackers-are-fighting-back-against-ice">https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/01/how-hackers-are-fighting-back-against-ice</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Surveillance #Data #Security #Rights #OpenSource #Policy #DigitalRights #Tech #Ethics #Freedom #Hackers #Hacking #ICE #USA #US #Trump #DonaldTrump 2026-01-09T11:26:16Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2w30eqm879cq7ng6j509r2mvt2eny89lmm3uetktw82avvyvml6szyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyknjf9xv 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. 🗂️<br/><br/>The Delete Request and Opt‑Out Platform (DROP) aims to reduce spam and lower risks like identity theft, fraud, and AI impersonation. 🔒<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/03/california-residents-can-use-new-tool-to-demand-brokers-delete-their-personal-data/">https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/03/california-residents-can-use-new-tool-to-demand-brokers-delete-their-personal-data/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Data #Rights #Security #AI #Policy #Regulation #DigitalRights #California #Law #Technology #Accountability #Ethics #Consumers #BigData 2026-01-09T11:21:56Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0rd0gs30aj2nzrpzkg9ms7f8zvttcypal7y6qz5e2cx84l5wnu4qzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykq0grns Wegmans is now scanning shoppers’ faces, eyes, and voices in NYC stores—with no opt‑out or clear data deletion policy. 🛒<br/>The grocery chain cites “security,” but privacy groups warn of lasting biometric risks and disproportionate impacts. ⚠️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.gadgetreview.com/theres-no-opt-out-wegmans-is-now-scanning-your-face-at-the-grocery-store">https://www.gadgetreview.com/theres-no-opt-out-wegmans-is-now-scanning-your-face-at-the-grocery-store</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Surveillance #Data #Biometrics #AI #Security #Rights #Ethics #Accountability #Technology #Policy #DigitalRights #USA #BigData #Retail #US #NYC #NewYork #NewYorkCity #Wegmans 2026-01-09T11:19:50Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2qr25r45udef80h4j6wqthgj9gyvyun245w9rtg3usussjz2g67szyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk33xwnl Ireland plans to lead an EU push for ID‑verified social media accounts under Tánaiste Simon Harris. 🇮🇪<br/>The proposal aims to curb online abuse, bots, and disinformation—but may test privacy norms, anonymity rights, and platform accountability. ⚖️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://extra.ie/2025/12/28/news/simon-harris-social-media-regulations">https://extra.ie/2025/12/28/news/simon-harris-social-media-regulations</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Policy #DigitalRights #EU #AI #Security #Technology #Data #Regulation #SocialMedia #Accountability #Ethics #Democracy #Ireland #Law #Europe 2026-01-09T11:17:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstadll6sdcwwqschdzgsml2za2z569dhsme5r8nrq35kpr9sm5wgszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykf0yv0a France plans to ban social media for under‑15s from the 2026 school year, following Australia’s world‑first move. 🇫🇷<br/>The draft bill cites risks like addiction, bullying, and mental health harm, while raising questions on rights, enforcement, and digital autonomy. ⚖️<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/31/france-plans-social-media-ban-for-under-15s-from-september-2026">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/31/france-plans-social-media-ban-for-under-15s-from-september-2026</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Policy #DigitalRights #SocialMedia #Safety #AI #Children #Regulation #Europe #Data #Innovation #Ethics #France #Law #Technology #France #Australia 2026-01-09T11:17:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvt96wgac4xqtk4r3yynxaqnp53kzwndxu0jpwa5zehwseuazn7uqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykzgng75 A Texas father used his daughter’s phone parental controls to locate her after she was kidnapped at knifepoint near Houston on Christmas. 📱<br/>He found and rescued her before police arrested the 23-year-old suspect. 🚔<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/28/texas-father-rescues-kidnapped-daughter-tracking-phone">https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/28/texas-father-rescues-kidnapped-daughter-tracking-phone</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Safety #Data #Security #Parenting #Law #Crime #Justice #Technology #Accountability #DigitalRights #AI #Ethics #USA #News 2026-01-09T11:15:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswgqsuvngecpd875mj8j9xycngqeslld92maffggju9g4c8cuqgtqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk6ak92t Denmark has begun phasing out Microsoft software in government, with the Road Traffic Authority piloting a switch to open-source OS and office tools. 🖥️<br/><br/>Officials cite data control and vendor lock-in risks, signaling a broader push that could affect up to 15,000 public employees. 🔓<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://itsfoss.com/news/denmark-road-traffic-authority-ditches-microsoft/">https://itsfoss.com/news/denmark-road-traffic-authority-ditches-microsoft/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Government #EU #Data #Sovereignty #IT #PublicSector #Digital #Microsoft #Office #Software #Tech #Cloud #FOSS #Denmark #Danmark #LibreOffice #Linux 2025-12-24T08:40:13Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqnhnuwl58ha35v6fc7afcvs7rtzjvtfu7qlmcree6qrpmmeeqjjgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk33e8kd GNOME updated its extension review rules to reject submissions showing clear signs of fully AI-generated code, citing review overload and declining code quality. 🧩<br/><br/>Reviewers flagged issues like unnecessary patterns, fake APIs, and comments used as LLM prompts, raising maintenance and security concerns. 🔍<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1dug5p7c3y6svstg23pc684plfpd3mp5fdnc2m5a8f3yvthpwnssq00kxeq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>GNOME</span> (<span class="italic">npub1dug…kxeq</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://itsfoss.com/news/no-ai-extension-gnome/">https://itsfoss.com/news/no-ai-extension-gnome/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #UserRights #Linux #Security #Accountability #Software #Developers #Freedom #Data #Ethics 2025-12-24T08:33:41Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstnqjm8twa0mwhdp5qjcfnhyc76vhgs4y79x9prld55zetkskujkqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk6hh40s Amazon’s Ring is rolling out “Familiar Faces,” an opt-in facial-recognition tool that catalogs up to 50 known visitors 🚪<br/><br/>Amazon says data is encrypted, but past law-enforcement partnerships and security issues raise concerns about biometric handling 🔒<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells/">https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/amazons-ring-rolls-out-controversial-ai-powered-facial-recognition-feature-to-video-doorbells/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #AI #Surveillance #Security #Data #Biometrics #ConsumerRights #SmartHome #BigTech #Policy #Safety #Ethics #DigitalRights #Accountability #Amazon #Ring #Encryption 2025-12-11T20:29:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvspj6xws5lwayzhfqszh7rtc9cpr3ec76jmed8f62plmacdz992czyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykjmllp4 Smart TVs use ACR to track what you watch, sending screenshots and device data for targeted ads 📺<br/>Turning it off on Samsung, LG, Sony, Hisense, and TCL requires digging through menus but reduces profiling 🔧<br/><br/>Less data shared means fewer risks tied to ad networks and third-party access 🔒<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/how-to-disable-acr-on-your-tv-and-why-it-makes-such-a-big-difference/">https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/how-to-disable-acr-on-your-tv-and-why-it-makes-such-a-big-difference/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Security #Data #SmartTV #TV #Television #LG #Samsung #Sony #ConsumerRights #DigitalSafety #Cybersecurity #Ad #Ads #Tracking #Tech #Streaming #HomeTech #Awareness 2025-12-11T20:26:33Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsw7g9myzzwsj886k498jz6383xs370hk55xn8m8h49ugne6h0l8kqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykgkua6c Schleswig-Holstein reports €15M yearly savings by replacing Microsoft 365 with LibreOffice across most government workplaces 💶<br/><br/>About 80% of offices have migrated, with a €9M one-time investment planned for 2026 to finish the shift and strengthen open-source tools 🧩<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1tgg430m4q5ak0zezsxp4vvglkcu3vxtykyc272khxs4axddh0wxs7hqwzh" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>LibreOffice</span> (<span class="italic">npub1tgg…qwzh</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://itsfoss.com/news/german-state-ditch-microsoft/">https://itsfoss.com/news/german-state-ditch-microsoft/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #Government #EU #Data #Sovereignty #IT #PublicSector #Digital #Microsoft #Office #Software #Tech #Cloud #FOSS #Germany #German #LibreOffice 2025-12-08T16:54:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9z3y45kl4y57mdwdlh3lx0vl8jrqfk4pm8gtn6ykplm649c78ylszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk2n8wq0 The UK plans a mandatory digital ID to verify work eligibility by 2028 🇬🇧. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1m24qfk8mead3xy9d3ctx9amt6f74ukepdqca9eey4mgn2502ynfsujd9a3" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Electronic Frontier Foundation</span> (<span class="italic">npub1m24…d9a3</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/uk-has-it-wrong-digital-id-heres-why">https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/11/uk-has-it-wrong-digital-id-heres-why</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #DigitalID #Privacy #DataRights #Inclusion #HumanRights #Surveillance #DigitalEthics #UserRights #CivicTech #Identity #AccessRights #Encryption #Governance #DigitalRights 2025-11-29T10:00:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswyquddzg3898w2jzs5t8neqr3pna93g9wk5nv9ccn7d6z3qghaeqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk9zdsmk 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 🔒.<br/><br/>Experts warn it creates a false sense of security while failing to address root causes of online harm.<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1w4rdxzdfz2ex25a42d0hw347r3gdapdk7llq6pjk347v8yf09djs2r8cxz" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>EDRi</span> (<span class="italic">npub1w4r…8cxz</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://edri.org/our-work/why-age-verification-misses-the-mark-and-puts-everyone-at-risk/">https://edri.org/our-work/why-age-verification-misses-the-mark-and-puts-everyone-at-risk/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #DataRights #DigitalSafety #CyberSecurity #UserData #ChildRights #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety #GDPR #Inclusion #DigitalEthics #AI #Surveillance #HumanRights 2025-11-29T09:57:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstprqdkfvd82vygnwtu8yrcyqunrtsfnf24jwqr08hcqryqfa4g2gzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykvlmlye 🤖 OpenAI has updated its ChatGPT usage policy, banning professional medical, legal, and financial advice. ⚖️<br/><br/>The move aligns with the EU AI Act and U.S. FDA guidance to prevent misuse and ensure responsible AI deployment. 🌍<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560605044915">https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560605044915</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #AI #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Policy #Ethics #Privacy #Compliance #Regulation #AIGovernance #Safety #Trust #Innovation #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence 2025-11-09T19:48:26Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfmmkkr64u02n9udxy6s4eems6wuqa8dwkj32regah5l0tg9cj3tszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykhe605r 🐍 The Python Software Foundation has withdrawn a $1.5M NSF grant over terms that conflicted with its commitment to diversity, equity &amp; inclusion 💰🌍.<br/><br/>Funding aimed to improve security in Python &amp; PyPI, but DEI restrictions made the grant ethically unacceptable ⚖️.<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/python-rejects-1-5m-grant-from-us-govt-fearing-ethical-compromise/">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/software/python-rejects-1-5m-grant-from-us-govt-fearing-ethical-compromise/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Python #OpenSource #Privacy #Security #DEI #Ethics #UserFreedom #Software #Programming #Innovation #Community #Diversity #DigitalRights #TechPolicy #Coding #Developer #SaaS 2025-11-09T10:03:43Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs28kkzu2kzwv344882llmp32f36jsn3l44fgrdq8y6f5skwek0z9szyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykhz9paa 📊 Poll of the Day<br/><br/>We know Mastodon leans techy... let’s see how that shows up in your OS mix 👀<br/><br/>Which OS(es), grouped for coverage, do you use daily?💻<br/>Reply with why you use it too 👇<br/><br/>Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️<br/><br/>#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 2025-11-09T08:55:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2xxlvmytraqktm9grx5ph7hnja7evxye93wnrjh2m4fv0hc8dk2czyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykz2lnph Austria’s Ministry of Economy kicks out Microsoft, moving 1,200 staff to Nextcloud in 4 months 🕒<br/><br/>EU-based cloud ensures GDPR &amp; NIS2 compliance 🇪🇺<br/>Hybrid setup keeps Teams only for external use; all internal collaboration now on Nextcloud 🔒<br/>Smooth rollout earns positive employee feedback 👍<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/austrian-ministry-kicks-out-microsoft/">https://news.itsfoss.com/austrian-ministry-kicks-out-microsoft/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #OpenSource #Privacy #Cloud #DataSovereignty #Nextcloud #EU #FOSS #CyberSecurity #IT #Government #Software #Innovation #Digital #Security #Linux 2025-11-05T19:12:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs25l3qd7zafqdr8tns3pfxeg3m4052zstcm75d2w4ftdllxmz4cvczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyka0k8e5 📉 Wikipedia traffic drops ~8% as users turn to AI &amp; social media. 🤖<br/><br/>Wikimedia says AI uses its content without driving clicks. 🔗<br/>Google contests this, citing stable search traffic. 🌐<br/>Wikipedia is crafting new policies for attribution and sustainability. 🛡️<br/><br/>⚖️ Calls grow for fair data use &amp; AI transparency.<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.kshb.com/science-and-tech/artificial-intelligence/wikipedia-sees-decline-in-visitors-as-users-get-accustom-to-ai">https://www.kshb.com/science-and-tech/artificial-intelligence/wikipedia-sees-decline-in-visitors-as-users-get-accustom-to-ai</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #AI #Wikipedia #Google #Privacy #OpenSource #Data #Search #Innovation #Ethics #Technology #Internet #Digital #News #AIethics 2025-10-21T18:58:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgtrwatgx4n2ppxx6y6jpjmrlk4jw95k69fqf7z7wgugls8egny3szyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykvpme3g ⚠️ ~200,000 Framework Linux laptops shipped with UEFI components that can bypass Secure Boot 🖥️<br/><br/>A signed mm command allows memory edits, disabling signature checks &amp; enabling persistent bootkits 🔐<br/>Not a breach—an oversight. Fixes are rolling out. Users should update firmware or apply mitigations 🔧<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub15f7r5azevg4qynsz9f9l5hgg8eqhntf2thc58kmf0jw8dref50rq3km7wr" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Framework :fedora: :ubuntu:</span> (<span class="italic">npub15f7…m7wr</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/secure-boot-bypass-risk-on-nearly-200-000-linux-framework-sytems/">https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/secure-boot-bypass-risk-on-nearly-200-000-linux-framework-sytems/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Linux #Cybersecurity #Framework #UEFI #SecureBoot #Security #Firmware #Privacy #OpenSource #Vulnerability #Update #Patch #Laptop #Technology 2025-10-19T16:17:58Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2zulztk6gq5kd5vd8fgyzujn6nvxt96mk5fccjc8uhlachjqn8xgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk4vt3e5 GrapheneOS is expanding beyond Google Pixel 🔐<br/>A major Snapdragon-powered OEM will soon support the security-first OS 📱<br/><br/>The unnamed device—using Snapdragon 8 Gen 5—is expected to offer similar pricing and full installability 💻<br/>Not Fairphone; OnePlus is a strong candidate, but unconfirmed 🤔<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1kwarc5z9lwhen05uknd2nuwhhthd4ws0cku3t9j3rchm0fcd6luslse0nj" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>GrapheneOS</span> (<span class="italic">npub1kwa…e0nj</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://9to5google.com/2025/10/14/grapheneos-will-drop-google-pixel-exclusivity-with-major-snapdragon-powered-devices-coming/">https://9to5google.com/2025/10/14/grapheneos-will-drop-google-pixel-exclusivity-with-major-snapdragon-powered-devices-coming/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Android #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #GrapheneOS #Snapdragon #OnePlus #Mobile #Smartphones #UserFreedom #Cybersecurity #Linux #OS #Technology 2025-10-19T16:16:09Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgvj3dp4fpq454fld4jx2vj6uttfmjw9h6yk48rac0jkfrvzcetwszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk2qypvy 🤖 Salesforce pitched ICE on using its AI to help triple its workforce, amid Trump’s immigration crackdown. ⚠️<br/><br/>📄 Internal docs show the company sees major opportunity in helping ICE with hiring, tipline data &amp; investigations.<br/><br/>🏙️ CEO Marc Benioff’s Trump support is sparking backlash in liberal San Francisco. 🔥<br/><br/>🔗 <br/><br/>#Salesforce #AI #TechNews #ICE #Immigration #Trump #Surveillance #Ethics #BigTech #SanFrancisco #Benioff #Politics #Privacy #Government #Startup #Contracts 2025-10-17T17:10:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqszex5qghlsk4agjvfvfwxatsl82w755ffxlz35lha8l5hk02g9rtgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykrj34pt 📉 Wikipedia warns that AI chatbots &amp; search summaries are causing a sharp drop in human traffic. ⚠️<br/><br/>🧠 Fewer visitors means fewer contributors &amp; donors—threatening the long-term sustainability of the site.<br/><br/>🌐 Wikimedia urges awareness as AI reshapes how knowledge is accessed.<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.404media.co/wikipedia-says-ai-is-causing-a-dangerous-decline-in-human-visitors/">https://www.404media.co/wikipedia-says-ai-is-causing-a-dangerous-decline-in-human-visitors/</a><br/><br/>#Wikipedia #AI #TechNews #OpenAccess #Knowledge #GenerativeAI #Search #WebTraffic #NonProfit #DigitalMedia #OpenSource #Chatbots #Ethics #Sustainability #Information #Web 2025-10-17T17:10:08Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswsxavud5ljcprpvpd0d2cztese3fx5lxjzsu42g7tux0sxjq4hhczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk823fdd Signal calls the EU’s Chat Control bill “malware” for forcing private message scans that break encryption 🔐<br/>If passed, Signal may leave Europe rather than weaken privacy 🚪<br/><br/>📆 Germany’s Oct 14 vote is key ⚖️<br/>Experts warn this threatens digital rights and sets a global precedent 🌍<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1rkw6a3qcgxxzmgrmysn48umna28za0jvaz2ev72wmycgvcvkmp0sa45q62" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Signal</span> (<span class="italic">npub1rkw…5q62</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="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">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</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #Privacy #Encryption #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #Surveillance #EU #Messaging #DigitalRights #Security #TechPolicy #Freedom #PrivacyMatters #Europe #Signal 2025-10-06T18:19:10Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0hw54qxww3cur0zmcvsudsyheunlr4unxqxczjd2mwwpnpn3e4tszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykala95w Albania names the world’s first AI-made minister 🤖<br/><br/>“Diella” will run public procurement to boost transparency &amp; fight corruption 💼<br/>She can assess tenders, hire global talent &amp; already powers e-Albania services 💻<br/>PM Rama calls it a step toward “100% incorruptible” governance &amp; EU accession 🇪🇺<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-apppoints-worlds-first-virtual-minister-edi-rama-diella/">https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-apppoints-worlds-first-virtual-minister-edi-rama-diella/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #AI #Politics #Innovation #Digital #Corruption #Governance #eGov #Gov #Transparency #Europe #PublicSector #Albania #Leadership #Future #Ethics #EU 2025-10-01T10:40:31Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsza2w5nvwawh67avz5j47ds3xnul8esj87xmx70zlhjk4p98m7eqszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyklag6a3 Apple reportedly updated AI training guidelines after Trump’s return to office 🇺🇸<br/>New rules emphasize caution on DEI, elections, vaccines &amp; political affiliation 🗳️<br/><br/>Mentions of Trump in internal docs rose from 3 to 11 🔍<br/>“Systemic racism” &amp; “intolerance” removed; DEI now marked &#34;controversial&#34; ⚖️<br/><br/>Apple denies political influence 🧠<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/apple-teaching-artificial-intelligence-adapt-to-trump-era/">https://www.politico.eu/article/apple-teaching-artificial-intelligence-adapt-to-trump-era/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #AI #Apple #Privacy #FreeSpeech #OpenSource #Ethics #BigTech #DEI #Trump #Elections #AIethics #Censorship #Data #Innovation #Europe 2025-10-01T10:26:07Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxq3gh3q773truwss5s30crlxyh4dm6a4hdsxhsmjmulv5esn89nszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykr4xnmu 🇦🇹 Austria&#39;s Armed Forces have replaced MS Office with LibreOffice on 16,000+ workstations 📄<br/><br/>This shift began in 2020 to avoid mandatory cloud reliance ☁️<br/>Their goal? Digital sovereignty—not cost saving 🔒<br/>They even contributed 5+ person-years of code 🛠️<br/>EU trend toward open-source grows 🇪🇺<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1tgg430m4q5ak0zezsxp4vvglkcu3vxtykyc272khxs4axddh0wxs7hqwzh" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>LibreOffice</span> (<span class="italic">npub1tgg…qwzh</span>)</a></span><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1em3c48ch5y3vn6n3jrfrs8lnwc8myvdl6aw87f04asyglwhk29cqnp3u4v" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>It's FOSS</span> (<span class="italic">npub1em3…3u4v</span>)</a></span><br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/austrian-forces-ditch-microsoft-office/">https://news.itsfoss.com/austrian-forces-ditch-microsoft-office/</a><br/><br/>#TechNews #LibreOffice #Linux #OpenSource #Privacy #FOSS #Security #Europe #EU #Microsoft #Cloud #DigitalSovereignty #Government #Defense #Innovation #Technology 2025-10-01T09:47:30Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsty72223thf8786pm2u5k3rn239c07wvgt74j4jjd82h2tej4y5nczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykzdea9w Firefox now supports DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) on Android, expanding encrypted DNS to mobile users. 📱<br/>DoH prevents ISPs &amp; Wi-Fi providers from snooping on DNS queries by encrypting them. 🔒<br/><br/>New performance gains make DoH 61% faster in Canada—now nearly as fast as native DNS. 🚀<br/>Android users can opt in via &#34;Increased Protection&#34; in Firefox 143. ⚙️<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub16pr8sa8trydwfwpgwd27wqde3t5d36wghcmpc2yrvxyt8pu8wvjq2qcrsg" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Mozilla</span> (<span class="italic">npub16pr…crsg</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://blog.mozilla.org/en/firefox/dns-android/">https://blog.mozilla.org/en/firefox/dns-android/</a><br/><br/>#Privacy #Firefox #Android #DoH #DNS #Encryption #OpenSource #FOSS #Tech #TechNews #Cybersecurity #Mozilla 2025-09-27T05:35:36Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd4n2ht7uughn2t82cjxk5na7czu7gtvk76x50mu5hwjsx0zm29zszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykkr40yc Just bought Hollow Knight: Silksong from GOG — first time using it!<br/>Wanted the game DRM-free, so no Steam this time. 💿🕹️<br/><br/>Where do you usually buy games?<br/><br/>Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️<br/>(Feel free to reply with the reason of your choice 👇)<br/><br/>#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 2025-09-05T08:22:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqstz5eruhm56zlc8k5z9ssdd8aam87jf4mwdc9k5vdyjagngfxuwegzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk4l5unm 🇨🇭 Switzerland releases Apertus, a major open source AI model. 🤖<br/><br/>Built by EPFL, ETH Zurich &amp; CSCS under the Swiss AI Initiative. 🧠<br/>Trained on 15T public tokens, supports 1,800+ languages. 🔐<br/>8B model for devs, 70B for enterprises. 🧩<br/><br/>A transparent, privacy-first alternative. 🌍<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/apertus/">https://news.itsfoss.com/apertus/</a><br/><br/>#AI #Tech #OpenSource #Privacy #Europe #FOSS #Switzerland #Innovation #Ethics #Development #Coding #BigTech #Cloud #Security #GPT #MachineLearning #Data #Software #Freedom #Research #Programming 2025-09-05T07:43:17Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9m2c6x8sz72ra8jgydj8ewc5y8mr8k785q90tkaf4qkzrl60pdhgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyku9pfgc Poll: How many screens do you work with? 🖥️<br/><br/>Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️<br/><br/>(Feel free to reply with how this setup helps you 👇)<br/><br/>#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 2025-09-03T10:45:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsze9mqkt8caldxl0z9l6kx50d5e0m5gfx9p5uzrx3csk8mma9chdszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykkrve6u 🧱🧠 Searching for a file on Windows like...<br/><br/>#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<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/130/974/444/516/964/original/deef88f07afc4b95.png"> <br/> 2025-09-01T20:43:39Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs9zrztfnj5ghceh4xfct38hjhspyynzh4n6wcwcx09ykt9euwyhmgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk3v7exa A lawsuit claims ChatGPT encouraged a 16-year-old to end his life — even helping draft a suicide note 💬💔<br/>OpenAI says new parental controls and safeguards are coming<br/><br/>But where&#39;s the real failure here?<br/>AI gone too far — or not enough parental oversight? What&#39;s your thought? 🤔<br/><br/>🔗 <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/openai-changes-will-be-made-chatgpt-after-teen-suicide-lawsuit/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/openai-changes-will-be-made-chatgpt-after-teen-suicide-lawsuit/</a><br/><br/>#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Privacy #Security #CyberSecurity #MentalHealth #Health #DigitalRights #BigTech #ParentalControl #Ethics #OpenAI #ChatGPT #Lawsuit #Parents #TechNews #OpenSource #Linux 2025-08-31T16:58:47Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqspqx85f9xkupqqmyun34lxw242l3mu6r2lfq8ra2ruc24z7mqcqlqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykykz0s9 What’s the best way to contribute to open source? 🤔<br/><br/>Retweet to hear what others think 🔁<br/>Feel free to reply with your thoughts 👇 <br/><br/>#OpenSource #Linux #FOSS #OpenSourceCommunity #TechForGood #OSS #Code #Development #Coding #Programming #TechInnovation #DevOps #SoftwareDevelopment #GitHub #Programming #Documentation #Support #Tech #Technology 2025-08-29T16:48:05Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsd0mfx5sgypawtqmac84yca4lv0g9nzruskqrkx9ms6z06yup3keszyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykm0mqk0 “Update and shut down” — Windows 11: Nope, restart instead! 😂🔄<br/><br/>#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<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/112/916/653/904/280/original/d4bbaaeca33e09b7.png"> <br/> 2025-08-29T16:20:38Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsxv8j774k032hrk53uq2xnah6pkt3tawekdgt5dhpzruvvm9zgxhqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykswnugd What&#39;s an open-source tool you literally can&#39;t live without?<br/>Drop it below. 👇<br/><br/>Remember to boost 🔁 so we get more hidden gems. 🧵🔥<br/><br/>#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem 2025-08-28T19:57:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsrg04arlm9yfsfchm57g74esgearcqpgan33z76sw376rq8hka4zczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyka2ht9d Scientists are moving from Twitter/X to Bluesky, drawn by its simpler design and less aggressive algorithms. 🧬<br/><br/>Still, Mastodon offers stronger privacy and open-source values, making it a better alternative for many. 🔒<br/><br/>Why not choose Mastodon? 🤔<br/>Healthy, respectful science communication needs better social platforms. 🌐<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub163hduy0fd2evxcc7298ck4yplx9pege9ne06wgra9h342jcxh5wszvmv0n" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Mastodon</span> (<span class="italic">npub163h…mv0n</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/><a href="https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/more-scientists-choose-bluesky-over-twitter/">https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/08/more-scientists-choose-bluesky-over-twitter/</a><br/><br/>#Science #Scientist #Scientists #SocialMedia #Privacy #Twitter #BlueSky #OpenSource #Mastodon #DigitalFreedom #Freedom #Communication #Tech 2025-08-28T08:35:40Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsz39whfk45e0ttnjx0pkuflv8kzdggkhnweqpz9mwd0txy2q08enczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyku3q0ly Denmark 🇩🇰 just passed a groundbreaking law: citizens now own the copyright to their own face, voice, and body.<br/><br/>This is a major win against AI deepfakes and unauthorized digital identity use. The digital self is officially personal property! 💥<br/><br/>#Denmark #Law #DigitalRights #Deepfakes #AIethics #Privacy #PrivacyMatters #AIRegulation #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DataOwnership #DigitalIdentity #AIforGood #FacialRecognition #Copyright #EthicalAI #TechNews #IdentityTheft #PersonalData #LegalTech<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/105/385/475/889/183/original/cefbb0dc32638d14.png"> <br/> 2025-08-28T08:18:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2qjnkuhq6tfk4ud7zq9jen6qhmfqtgsn04tuenku5ahcq303rmggzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk08ktls 📊 Poll of the Day — Multi-choice! Restarted 🔁<br/>You asked for it — now you can pick all the OSes you use daily! 💻📱<br/><br/>We know Mastodon leans techy... let’s see how that shows up in your OS mix 👀<br/><br/>Which OS(es), grouped for coverage, do you use daily?💻<br/>Reply with why you use it too 👇<br/><br/>Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️<br/><br/>#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem 2025-08-27T19:06:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsfvtev03n4v5tmpsr3v68yr3gwhc4pttugm797clucc4sdq7sh5kczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykclty83 📊 Poll of the Day — Multi-choice!<br/>You asked for it — now you can pick all the OSes you use daily! 💻📱<br/><br/>We know Mastodon leans techy... let’s see how that shows up in your OS mix 👀<br/><br/>Which OS(es), grouped for coverage, do you use daily?💻<br/>Feel free to reply with why you use it too 👇<br/><br/>Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️<br/><br/>#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem 2025-08-25T18:35:55Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgkwl45zktvdxuhtz996ah7wxusu5lcylz2le4fa83n9pahcr53qqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykfwfayf 🎉 Happy 34th Birthday, Linux! 🐧<br/>On Aug 25, 1991, Linus Torvalds announced a “just a hobby” OS—now it powers everything from Android to supercomputers 🌍<br/><br/>Open-source. Free. Global.<br/>Linux changed tech forever 🔓<br/><br/>Whether you celebrate today or on Sept 17, it&#39;s a milestone worth toasting 🥂<br/><br/><a href="https://9to5linux.com/happy-34th-birthday-linux">https://9to5linux.com/happy-34th-birthday-linux</a><br/><br/>#Linux #Ubuntu #Debian #Fedora #Mint #OpenSource #LinusTorvalds #FOSS #FreeSoftware #freedom #GNU #LinuxCommunity #LinuxGaming #TechFreedom #Birthday #PrivacyMatters #OSS #LinuxDesktop 2025-08-25T10:19:34Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsgu2jf0ptnd8gtvw94khvxcqc9rayfz0hcu084yw4x22hqkp7tytgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykthuj49 🔁 Repost day<br/><br/>Searching for the right command ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️!<br/>What’s your most used one? 💻<br/><br/>#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/115/078/784/541/585/863/original/729ca161bba9cc7e.png"> <br/> 2025-08-23T15:31:21Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqgz6fqyk09z52tnzzvq89cum9tjrd97aqps7y0teequek8lt8hxqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykkjrcnp 📊 Poll of the Day<br/>Past polls got great engagement — let’s go even bigger this time! 🚀<br/><br/>This is Mastodon, so we know the audience is a bit more techie... let’s see how that reflects in the results! 👀<br/><br/>Which OS are you using right now? 💻<br/>(Feel free to reply with why you use it too 👇)<br/><br/>Vote + Boost 🔁 = ❤️<br/><br/>#Linux #Arch #LinuxMint #Fedora #Debian #Ubuntu #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Tech #Technology #Apple #OS #iOS #MacOS #OperatingSystem 2025-08-20T18:01:11Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsqg98c40x9cpk0za7sz822neevtr5es9xzt9zujq6ep4se4zy06wczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk20fl72 Which Linux distro changed how you see computing? 🐧<br/>Did a specific distro spark your passion for open source or solve your biggest tech headache?<br/><br/>Vote below ⬇️<br/>Retweet 🔁 to spread the word!<br/>Tell me your distro story in the replies 💬<br/><br/>#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 2025-08-18T19:39:46Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2fz5vh25std6qlg4pwvwjcvp8he5p7nuhcxpqmst6np97d5us09gzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykg38eal ONLYOFFICE introduces a flexible AI agent for document, presentation &amp; spreadsheet editing—supporting cloud and local AI models 💻<br/><br/>As open-source users embrace AI, local-only options must be clearly highlighted &amp; respected for privacy and control 🔒<br/><br/>This move is welcome—only if AI runs fully locally with transparent settings.<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub10csvj4j2p4zgpfwlwcx9l3rzyad3p4r5zdcq0ezew7ywrp923z4qkmn44p" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>ONLYOFFICE</span> (<span class="italic">npub10cs…n44p</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/><a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/onlyoffice-ai-agent/">https://news.itsfoss.com/onlyoffice-ai-agent/</a><br/><br/>#OpenSource #AI #Privacy #LocalAI #ONLYOFFICE #DataSecurity #UserControl #TechEthics #LibreOffice #Office #FOSS #TechNews 2025-08-08T10:51:04Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsvjcvkwu48s5n93tgp22khv9zxwm0syc4qlpvjepmhjhcva0nr0lqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykltm3u8 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5 &#34;scared&#34; him during testing 😨<br/>He likened its development to the Manhattan Project ⚠️<br/><br/>Altman warns AI is advancing with little oversight 🧭<br/>Says “no adults in the room” to manage risks 🚫<br/><br/>Despite fears, GPT-5 is still on track for release 🔄<br/>Raises questions about control, safety and power in AI 🤖<br/><br/>[@TechRadar](<a href="https://flipboard.com/@TechRadar">https://flipboard.com/@TechRadar</a> ) <br/><br/><a href="https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/openais-ceo-says-hes-scared-of-gpt-5">https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/chatgpt/openais-ceo-says-hes-scared-of-gpt-5</a><br/><br/>#AI #ChatGPT #GPT #GPT5 #OpenAI #SamAltman #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #Ethics #Privacy #Security #Safety #Cybersecurity #Tech 2025-07-29T18:07:03Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs2sj3sh7744xftjtq05wq8de60vky9e7vy9rex32smylyrqhhrrjgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykglarmj The EU’s prototype age verification app is under fire for planning to use Google’s Play Integrity API 🔍<br/><br/>Critics say this could restrict non-Google Android users, harm digital sovereignty, and contradict the EU’s own antitrust stance 🇪🇺<br/><br/>Developers are urging alternatives like Yivi, which work without Google’s ecosystem 🛡️<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1m96e7ycmmaz4ah7s8exw7x6vmumuccr0p9dxea64e5je89ty2yjsweag4y" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>European Commission</span> (<span class="italic">npub1m96…ag4y</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub14hjfstka4qsvfwydt20lg9lsuadv99rh7wxywg7hh8dmld3nxw0qlsx8aq" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Neowin</span> (<span class="italic">npub14hj…x8aq</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/><a href="https://www.neowin.net/news/eus-new-age-verification-app-faces-criticism-over-google-dependence/">https://www.neowin.net/news/eus-new-age-verification-app-faces-criticism-over-google-dependence/</a><br/><br/>#EU #Europe #Privacy #OpenSource #DigitalSovereignty #AgeVerification #Google #Antitrust #TechPolicy #Cybersecurity #Freedom 2025-07-28T21:12:53Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsr0yuvugudcqa5awgx60gae22xgc7h7n2xn8l0a8g0u7h4a6k3hjqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykham5dr Windows market share in Germany drops to 69.78%, down nearly 10 points in a year 📉<br/><br/>Meanwhile, macOS rises to 19.59%, driven by user demand for privacy &amp; seamless integration 🍏<br/><br/>Linux more than doubles to 5.49%, reflecting growing interest in open-source, secure, and flexible systems 🐧<br/><br/>#Linux #Desktop #FOSS #Privacy #Security #OpenSource #Microsoft #Windows #TechNews #CyberSecurity #UserFreedom #Freedom #Tech #Technology #AI #OS #MacOS 2025-07-24T18:19:18Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsx059h2fepymskf777vkqvth58yqxkcd4dhjnmyqqeqxrkw59vzpczyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykwxs6lr Microsoft saved $500M using AI in call centers—but days later cut 9,000 jobs. 🤖💼<br/>That’s ~15,000 roles lost this year, despite $26B in Q1 profit and rising AI investment. 📈<br/><br/>AI is boosting productivity—but at what human cost? For many, it’s not just automation—it’s being replaced to cut costs. 🧍‍♂️➡️💻<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1mnk2nmj7njvt9n5guzzt3s5cd205fqvd4yxhrm7clrkjkhzzvx6qpc07t7" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Rebecca Bellan</span> (<span class="italic">npub1mnk…07t7</span>)</a></span> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1vqcw3fu7fw2rcgpmdj74ye5nhr2w2ma95z5anw39mwatu7udcxgqnp6fq5" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>TechCrunch</span> (<span class="italic">npub1vqc…6fq5</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1gxwa6luwaf9k3eegpp2q406ev4t7grdj732y4ue2jauu8a8aydgsh0wu3f" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>TechCrunch</span> (<span class="italic">npub1gxw…wu3f</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/microsoft-shares-500m-in-ai-savings-internally-days-after-cutting-9000-jobs/">https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/09/microsoft-shares-500m-in-ai-savings-internally-days-after-cutting-9000-jobs/</a><br/><br/>#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Microsoft #Windows #Copilot #TechLayoffs #FutureOfWork #Automation #BigTech #Rights #Ethics #TechNews 2025-07-17T18:13:02Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsq8x8cufrgjjmn2hfvf9ce2y9lk3q74uf6dd2p0tekuutggve87vqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyks2qrvj I want to share this insightful article from PrivacyGuides by Em on the power of saying NO to invasive data requests ✋.<br/><br/>In today’s world of facial recognition and mass surveillance, refusing unnecessary data collection is key to protecting our privacy and freedoms 🔒.<br/><br/>Worth a read!<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1dm24sez2xmp8twavvlzslsk2ct2rzg7ppl228pq4y2tae9m4qj2sqn7754" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Privacy Guides</span> (<span class="italic">npub1dm2…7754</span>)</a></span> <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1gmnuxx4vhn5hs7zfcqst9ev2ra7s9hflz4yvnaasqpf8338mek8sgszh7q" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Em :official_verified:</span> (<span class="italic">npub1gmn…zh7q</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/><a href="https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/06/17/you-can-say-no/">https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/06/17/you-can-say-no/</a><br/><br/>#Privacy #Security #CyberSecurity #DataProtection #UserFreedom #No #DigitalRights #Surveillance #PrivacyGuides #Tech #TechNews #Technology 2025-06-20T13:45:12Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqs0gymqnamku2hnhycdy8e8f4gr2502p2fxl963245ptlhq5a6fzwqzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyku2z4uz Ubuntu 20.04 LTS will reach its end of life on May 31, 2025, ceasing standard support and security updates.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>It&#39;s crucial to act now to maintain system security.<br/><br/><a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/steamos-third-party-handhelds/">https://news.itsfoss.com/steamos-third-party-handhelds/</a><br/><br/>#Ubuntu #EOL #LTS #Linux #OpenSource #TechNews #CyberSecurity #Security #Freedom #FreeSoftware 2025-05-26T21:23:28Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqsycpszaggzme6qpwqkfla7s72wns7e3t5y92mp7vq9dm62qc4qmzgzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uyk6zxtgy The European Commission&#39;s &#34;ProtectEU&#34; strategy aims to address internal security threats but threatens digital rights by promoting #surveillance measures like #encryption backdoors and increased data retention.<br/><br/>It also seeks to strengthen agencies like Europol and Frontex, despite their abusive histories.<br/><br/>Thanks to #EDRi for their ongoing efforts to protect Europeans’ digital rights.<br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1w4rdxzdfz2ex25a42d0hw347r3gdapdk7llq6pjk347v8yf09djs2r8cxz" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>EDRi</span> (<span class="italic">npub1w4r…8cxz</span>)</a></span><br/><br/><a href="https://edri.org/our-work/protecteu-security-strategy-a-step-further-towards-a-digital-dystopian-future/">https://edri.org/our-work/protecteu-security-strategy-a-step-further-towards-a-digital-dystopian-future/</a><br/><br/>#ProtectEU #EU #DigitalRights #Privacy #Surveillance #Tech 2025-05-11T13:54:06Z https://yabu.me/nevent1qqswhu3xm3t03plzqzqerqlaw6f5kkguwmjl8xjcclk5suzzsyuwgngzyqkujhyfqcp7styyxxanwytwpmm5hgjngq70h793dvvea6pfz9uykcl62un Lenovo is slashing prices on laptops with Linux pre-installed, offering up to $140 off compared to Windows models.<br/><br/>This bold move challenges the Windows pricing model and promotes Linux as a viable alternative.<br/><br/><a href="https://news.itsfoss.com/lenovo-cuts-windows-tax/">https://news.itsfoss.com/lenovo-cuts-windows-tax/</a><br/><br/>#Linux #Lenovo #Technology #TechNews #Tech #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #Freedom 2025-04-24T18:15:48Z