location data
Coverage of location data in the Nexus archive.
- China's government warned that Anthropic's AI coding tool was secretly sending user data
China's government warned that Anthropic's AI coding tool could transmit user location and identity data to remote servers without consent, according to Beijing's cybersecurity platform. The affected versions of the tool were flagged for secretly sending data.
- Supreme Court upholds FCC’s fines against Verizon, AT&T
The Supreme Court rejected Verizon and AT&T's challenge to FCC fines in an 8-1 vote, with Chief Justice John Roberts ruling the companies are not entitled to a jury trial. The fines, related to the use of customers' location data, exceed $100 million combined.
- China Aims A.I. at Predicting Who Could Pose a Political Risk
A Chinese firm is developing AI products that analyze location data and internet usage to predict individuals who might criticize the government. The initiative aims to identify potential political risks using artificial intelligence.
- The Pentagon Knew Enemies Could Track Troops’ Phones for Years. Now They Are
The US military has known for years that location data from troops' phones could be exploited by adversaries but failed to implement cheap fixes. Now, adversaries are using this data to target soldiers during active conflict.
- U.S. says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’
The U.S. reported that troops were targeted using location data, and a senator warned that the ad industry poses a national security threat. A privacy-focused lawmaker emphasized the need to view the adtech industry as a security risk.
- US forces deployed to war zones are reportedly being targeted using location data: Pentagon
US forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports from military officials. This highlights the role of the global surveillance economy in influencing modern warfare.
- Are insurance apps watching you?
Insurance apps offer discounts by collecting user data on driving habits, location, and health/fitness information. Users trade personal data for lower premiums, but concerns arise about privacy risks and the extent of data sharing. Optional programs vary in data collection methods, with location and health data revealing significant personal details.