DATA PRIVACY
NVIDIA FLARE Simplifies Federated Learning for ML Teams
NVIDIA FLARE removes barriers to federated learning adoption by simplifying workflows and enhancing compliance, privacy, and scalability.
GitHub Shifts Copilot Data Policy to Train AI on User Code by Default
Starting April 24, GitHub will use Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ user interaction data for AI training unless developers opt out. Enterprise users excluded.
OpenAI Deploys Web Index Defense Against AI Agent Data Theft
OpenAI reveals new security architecture using independent web indexing to prevent URL-based data exfiltration from ChatGPT and agentic AI systems.
HKMA Teams With Privacy Watchdog to Launch Joint Bank Fraud Examinations
Hong Kong regulators announce joint bank examinations targeting anti-fraud systems after HK$6.4 billion in losses from 35,831 deception cases in 2025.
NVIDIA Enhances Data Privacy with Homomorphic Encryption for Federated XGBoost
NVIDIA introduces CUDA-accelerated homomorphic encryption in Federated XGBoost, enhancing data privacy and efficiency in federated learning. This advancement addresses security concerns in both horizontal and vertical collaborations.
Character.AI Discloses Brief User Data Exposure Incident
Character.AI reported a brief incident where user data was exposed to others for ten minutes. The company has implemented additional safeguards to prevent future occurrences.
AssemblyAI Expands PII Redaction and Entity Detection to 47 New Languages
AssemblyAI enhances PII Redaction and Entity Detection, adding support for 47 new languages and 16 new entity types, improving global data privacy and insights extraction.
Understanding the Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) and Its Impact on Web3 Privacy
Explore the Data Ownership Protocol (DOP), a breakthrough initiative enhancing data privacy in Web3 with zk-SNARKs and ECDSA technologies.
ChatGPT in Finance: A New Era of Ethical Considerations and Solutions
ChatGPT is revolutionizing the finance sector, bringing innovative applications and ethical challenges. This article explores its uses, the ethical concerns it raises, and potential solutions for a responsible future in finance.
Trezor Strengthens Security Measures Amid Phishing Concerns
Trezor recently faced a security breach in its third-party support ticketing portal, potentially affecting 66,000 users. While user funds and device security remain secure, the incident raises concerns over increased phishing risks.
TOFU: How AI Can Forget Your Privacy Data
TOFU, a AI model, tackles the challenge of machine unlearning, aiming to make AI systems forget specific, unwanted data while retaining overall knowledge.
Australia Evaluates Mandatory AI Rules in High-Risk Areas
Australia is considering mandatory regulations for AI development in high-risk areas, balancing innovation with public safety, ethical concerns, and global alignment in AI governance.
NIST's Call for Public Input on AI Safety in Response to Biden's Executive Order
NIST is seeking public input to create AI safety guidelines following President Biden's Executive Order, aiming to ensure a secure AI environment, mitigate risks, and foster innovation.
Italy Blocks OpenAI ChatGPT Over Data Breach Concerns
Italy’s data protection agency has temporarily blocked OpenAI’s ChatGPT due to suspected data privacy breaches following a recent data breach on March 20. The agency also cited concerns over the lack of information for users regarding data collected by OpenAI and the lack of legal basis for mass data collection by the AI platform. In addition, ChatGPT's potential breach of its own data protection rules and the risk to minors who may be exposed to unsuitable content were also highlighted. The Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Policy has filed a complaint against ChatGPT, describing it as "biased" and "deceptive" and a risk to public safety and privacy.