Privacy
Researchers at the Dalian University of Technology have published a study on the application of federated learning in sleep medicine assistance, which has shown promising results in improving model performance while preserving data privacy. The study utilized a distributed data-privacy preserving federated learning method to develop a CNN-Transformer model for
Privacy
Personalized services are becoming increasingly important for businesses, but managing user data concerns and creating effective personalized services has proven challenging. Research from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology examined the role of chatbots in addressing these issues and found that users react differently to data management practices based on
Privacy
Research from Nankai University has discovered that the announcement of state-level proposals of Privacy Protection Acts (PPAs) leads to a significant increase in IT investment by US small banks. The study found that the announcement results in a 35.46% increase in IT investment, primarily driven by market pressure, with
Privacy
In a breakthrough study, researchers from Southeast University in Nanjing, China, have developed an interactive framework for electric vehicles (EVs) to maintain data privacy while exchanging information with the power grid. The framework, based on federated learning, enables multiple charging stations to collaborate with multiple distribution transformer areas without compromising
Internet
As tech companies continue to collect user data, online privacy has become a growing concern. To counter this, several browsers offer features that prioritize users' anonymity and data protection. Brave, DuckDuckGo, Firefox, and Tor are some of the top privacy-friendly browsers available today, each with unique features that cater
Privacy
As tech companies continue to collect user data, online privacy has become a growing concern. To counter this, several browsers offer features that prioritize users' anonymity and data protection. Brave, DuckDuckGo, Firefox, and Tor are some of the top privacy-friendly browsers available today, each with unique features that cater
Privacy
Researchers at the University of Arkansas Little Rock have created a comprehensive framework for generating, evaluating, and utilizing synthetic student data for learning analytics, addressing the issue of sensitive student data and its associated privacy risks. By using two state-of-the-art synthesizers, the team was able to create synthetic datasets that
Pregnancy
Actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, expecting a child, had a private moment captured by a media outlet, sparking widespread criticism on social media. The invasive photographs of Katrina Kaif in her balcony were posted on Instagram without consent, prompting fellow Bollywood star Sonakshi Sinha to call the action "
Google L.L.C.
OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, has announced a deeper collaboration with Google to redefine personalized and secure mobile AI. Through this technical cooperation, OPPO aims to deliver more intuitive, secure, and comprehensive mobile AI experiences to users worldwide. The collaboration focuses on personalized AI capabilities, AI model deployment,
Cyberterrorism
California's reputation as a pioneer in data protection and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation has been further solidified with the recent enactment of several new laws and regulations. These developments not only impact businesses operating within the state but also signal a shift in the broader regulatory landscape. The
Online dating
Two dating safety apps, Tea and TeaOnHer, have been removed from the Apple App Store after violating the company's guidelines on content moderation and user privacy. The removals occurred earlier this week across all markets, and both apps remain available on the Google Play Store. Apple confirmed that
Cyberterrorism
Boards across the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union are under growing pressure to demonstrate effective oversight of cybersecurity risks as incidents become more frequent and impactful. Regulatory developments and heightened expectations around risk governance have transformed cybersecurity oversight into a core boardroom issue. By synthesising materials from government
