Google CAPTCHA Hand Gesture Update Sparks Privacy Fears Over Camera-Based Verification Google is facing fresh privacy concerns after reports that its CAPTCHA system is experimenting with hand-gesture and camera-based verification, raising alarm among users and digital rights advocates over how biometric data may be collected and processed. The updated system, designed to improve bot detection […]
Durov Erupts as India Temporarily Bans Telegram Over Medical Exam Leak Allegations Telegram founder Pavel Durov has sharply criticized Indian authorities after the country imposed a temporary restriction on the messaging platform, following allegations that it was being used to facilitate cheating in a major medical entrance examination. The move comes amid a growing scandal […]
UK Shocks Big Tech as PM Starmer Announces Social Media Ban for Under-16s In one of the most dramatic online safety crackdowns ever proposed by a major Western nation, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a nationwide ban on social media access for children under the age of 16. The sweeping measure, which Starmer […]
Amazon Reveals Massive Data Center Water Use as AI Boom Sparks Transparency Concerns Amazon has disclosed for the first time that its global data centers consumed approximately 2.5 billion gallons of water in 2025, highlighting the growing environmental footprint of the artificial intelligence and cloud computing industries. The revelation comes as public scrutiny intensifies over […]
Nigeria Takes a Major Step in Data Protection Regulation Nigeria has recorded a significant milestone in its digital governance framework as the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening data protection, privacy compliance, and broadcasting regulation across the country. The agreement is […]
