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EU expands AI regulation draft legislation

The EU is close to creating the first-ever rules regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). The new draft legislation for the Artificial Intelligence Act aims to introduce transparency and risk-management controls for AI systems. While this legislation has been on the cards for several years now, with the explosion of AI products over the past year, it became apparent that the proposed law needed amendment to reflect the current technological landscape. 

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Google now supports passwordless logins

Google is now offering passkeys as an alternative to using passwords and two-step verification codes, joining a myriad of tech companies that have been doing the same in recent times. This is welcome news for proponents of passkeys and security experts.

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‘Operation Cookie Monster’ took down a hacker marketplace

An international police operation called “Operation Cookie Monster” has taken down a notorious dark web marketplace, Genesis Market. Involving dozens of law enforcement agencies from around the world, the shutdown also resulted in the arrest of hundreds of users worldwide. 

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Tech companies oppose proposed UK encryption law

The proposed UK Online Safety Bill legislation has been criticized for potentially undermining end-to-end encryption. Intended to protect adults and children online, critics have called out the bill for allowing the UK government and regulator Office of Communications (OFCOM) to abuse its power online.

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Former Meta security manager accuses Greece of spying on her phone

Artemis Seaford, a former security policy manager at Meta, has filed a lawsuit against Greece’s national intelligence service for wiretapping and hacking her phone in 2021. 

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