NBC reports: Can an AI be convicted of illegal wiretapping? That’s a question currently playing out in court for Gap’s Old Navy brand, which is facing a lawsuit alleging that its chatbot participates in illegal wiretapping by logging, recording and storing conversations. The suit, filed in the Central District of California, alleges that the chatbot “convincingly…
Meta Lawsuit a ‘Serious Attack’ on FTC Enforcement Authority
Tonya Riley and Katie Arcieri report: Meta Platforms Inc.‘s latest salvo targeting the US Federal Trade Commission is also the latest to challenge a federal agency’s enforcement actions by questioning the constitutionality of its structure. Meta sued the FTC on Thursday, asking for an immediate halt on the commission’s efforts to modify their 2020 privacy settlement. The…
Privacy Tip #381 – Research Risks of Smart Toys This Holiday Season
Linn F. Freedman of Robinson & Cole LLP writes: The holidays are upon us, including “cyber week” filled with deals for shopping for the holidays. The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) is warning shoppers about smart toys this holiday season. In its article, “Consumer watchdog: ‘Smart toys’ put kids’ privacy at risk,” PIRG outlines the…
Cyber Command, NSA nominee now double-blocked
Martin Matishak reports: A senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee is vowing to block a vote to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to helm U.S. Cyber Command and National Security Agency until he receives more details about a controversial surveillance practice. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) pledged Thursday to object to Air Force Lt. Gen….